1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Cream and Patchwork Dress Debutante_Neckline The nipped-in waist and cocooning

The nipped-in waist and cocooning pleating of the skirt form a tulip silhouette

This type of tape lace is more commonly referred to as battenburg lace in the US

The polished

NB : The original slip to accompany this piece is thankfully available and has been photographed with the dress

1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Cream and Patchwork Dress Debutante_Neckline The nipped-in waist and cocooningThis Gunne Sax midi dress is from the brands highly collectable black label era. The label reads Gunne Sax by Jessica. This branding was used from 1969 into the early 1970s, marking the piece as an early design by the company which was founded in 1967. Incorporating many of the labels signature prairie references, this cotton mix dress features crochet trim, a lace up bust and colourful patchwork print fabric across the chest, down the front of the