RARE 1950s Alfred Shaheen Hostess Outfit – Size M
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Alfred Shaheen (January 31, 1922 – December 22, 2008) was a textile industrialist who is credited with popularizing the Hawaiian Shirt.
“He was a true visionary,” said Linda Arthur, a professor and curator for the Washington State University Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles. “He started in a place (Hawaii) where there was no industry to speak of and created one from the ground up, creating a truly vertically integrated business.”
Excellent Condition
Size M
Bust 40, Waist dress 32, Waist pants 30, Hips 30 up to 40.
These hostess outfits in the 1950s were worn when entertaining guests at home.
This outfit is rare and consists of an overdress and matching cigarette pants made from a black cotton fabric. The skirt of the overdress is pleated all around. The dress bodice has covered buttons down the centre front opening. The ornate gold printed pieces on the bodice and skirt invisible pocket openings can be removed to create an all black outfit. Matching original fabric covered adjustable belt. Cigarette pants have a metal gold button & metal zipper.