1970s Peterson Maid Pink and Purple Organza Maxi Dress 1860_fashion as both the jacket and

as both the jacket and dress are well matched for size

The sleeves are gathered

The heavy duty linen fabric holds the silhouette beautifully and the softly abstracted floral print makes this piece a wonderful choice for summer

It forms a cage-like structure across the bust which disappears into two straps which cross over across the open back

Both pieces are tailored from a textured silk/wool blend in magenta purple with all-over embroidery of what appears up-close to be erratic

1970s Peterson Maid Pink and Purple Organza Maxi Dress 1860_fashion as both the jacket andThis vivacious, colourful dress was made in the 1970s by Peterson Maid. A floor length piece, it is tailored to a classic 1970s silhouette with its flattering nipped in waist and high neckline. The eye catching sheer crepe cloth is printed with bright pink and purple abstract florals. The sleeves are unlined and therefore sheer. They are cut in a bell sleeve silhouette with wide cuffs that fasten with three fabric covered buttons and fabric loops. The