1960s Beachcomber Linen Maxi Dress, Cheongsam Style Resort Dress

1960s Beachcomber Cruise/Resort Maxi Dress
Materials: 100% pure Irish Linen, sequins, hand-screened print
Brand / Maker: Beachcomber, Jamaica WI
Era: 1960s

A Jamaican maker of 1960s – 1970s casual resort cruise wear, Beachcomber was one of the 20 members of the Jamaican Fashion Guild, which was founded in the 1960s. This piece was hand-screen printed, and embellished with copper sequins. 1" Mandarin / Neru collar is piped in white, and the front of the dress has a "V" neckline with frog closures. The Cheongsam Style mode has high slit insets in white with additional frog details at the top. 18" Long metal back zipper.

Indicators of the 1960s Labels include: Made by Beachcomber, Jamaica, W.I. The Guild pieces retailed in Jamaica and the USA and were advertised as available in “Better stores coast to coast”. Beachcomber was a Jamaican Fashion Guild member until at least 1972. There are labels both with and without the Guild symbol.

--- M E A S U R E M E N T S ---

Garment -
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 33-34"
Hips: 38"
Length: (from Shoulder) 52"
Collar: 1"
Neck Opening: 17-18"
Sleeve opening: 16"
Marked Size: SM

Mannequin -
Shoulders: 16”
Height: 6ft
Bust: 30B
Natural Waist: 26”
Hips: 35”
Unpinned

--- D E T A I L S ---
• Unlined
• 100% Irish Linen
• Cheongsam Style
• Custom made
• Handprinted
• Frog closure
• Made in Jamaica

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