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Absolutely stunning 1940's WWII era fashion from one of the nations top designers at the time. Louise Barnes Gallagher was a model/stylist turned owner of her own design house starting in 1924. Her popularity rose during WWII when the Parisian couture houses closed and her designs fulfilled a need. Her dresses, suits and coats were very expensive at the time and one of her design signatures was using lots and lots of buttons! 

We are excited to have a beautiful example of her work here at the shop. Made from an ultra soft lightweight wool and featuring a military inspired bodice with hammered silver buttons up the side and along the neckline. Padded shoulders, a nipped in belted waist and sewn in fine pleats in the semi full skirt. In excellent condition, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. 

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

Bust: up to 36” / shoulders: 15.5” 

Waist: up to 28"

Hips: up to 45"

Length taken from center back to hem: 47"

Fits like a small medium 

Label: Louise Barnes Gallagher 

Material: lightweight wool 

Condition: Overall excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. minor signs of wear typical of age. Missing the button that lays beneath the belt, we will replace with a similar button, not visible when worn because the belt covers it. A couple professionally patched holes in the skirt. Only noticed upon close inspection. Otherwise super clean and fresh looking. 

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All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34"; waist: 23").


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