1949 Wedding Gown & Bridesmaid DressVintage Sewing Pattern Butterick 4837 Loungewear & Tracksuits including the sister outfit to

including the sister outfit to this ensemble that walked the Fall/Winter 1999 runway with it

Harry Schwartz was a very close college friend of Oscar Hammerstein ( of Rogers & Hammerstein and Betty and Harry Schwartz would often attend openings of the Rogers & Hammerstein plays Betty's granddaughters told us that several of the evening gowns we are selling were worn at events hosted by Rogers & Hammerstein

She and her designer partner Gwen Howell created a somewhat modern Japanese aesthetic that was rich looking but easy to wear

and a flattering dart-fitted waist

5” long from toe to heel on the inside

1949 Wedding Gown & Bridesmaid DressVintage Sewing Pattern Butterick 4837 Loungewear & Tracksuits including the sister outfit toThis is a Butterick 4837 vintage sewing pattern from 1949 for a beautiful Wedding gown with a fitted bodice, drop shoulder yoke, button back closing and a sculptured midriff. Gorgeous winged fabric sweeps backward on the full eight gore skirt which flows into a train. This pattern also includes pieces to make a sleeveless dress for bridesmaid or evening wear. Cut, complete pattern with slight wear to envelope. Labeled a size 14: Bust: 32" Waist: 26. 5"