Advance American Designer 8212
Original Design by Gloria Swanson of Puriton Dress Co.
Half-Size Dress and Bolero
Size 16.5, Bust 37
ca. 1957
(View 1) Bolero curved in front - Notched tuxedo lapels. Princess-line front, dart fitted back. Set-in, three-quarter cuffed sleeve. Dress with scooped neckline - inset trim in front. Drop shoulder short sleeve. Eight-gored skirt. Seams pressed in and edge stitched on outside. Gores pleat-pressed and stitched at center on inside. Effect: Fan-flared, sixteen-gored skirt. Contrast bolero facing and dress trim - purchased beaded appliques. (View 2) Dress one fabric, contrast bolero.
In the 1950s, silent film icon Gloria Swanson partnered with the Puritan Dress Company (often misspelled or referenced as Buriton) to design budget-friendly clothing lines for mature and petite figures under labels like Forever Young. Advance Pattern Co. released official "Advance American Designer" sewing patterns featuring her original ready-to-wear styles.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Factory Folded.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Advance American Designer 8212
Original Design by Gloria Swanson of Puriton Dress Co.
Half-Size Dress and Bolero
Size 16.5, Bust 37
ca. 1957
(View 1) Bolero curved in front - Notched tuxedo lapels. Princess-line front, dart fitted back. Set-in, three-quarter cuffed sleeve. Dress with scooped neckline - inset trim in front. Drop shoulder short sleeve. Eight-gored skirt. Seams pressed in and edge stitched on outside. Gores pleat-pressed and stitched at center on inside. Effect: Fan-flared, sixteen-gored skirt. Contrast bolero facing and dress trim - purchased beaded appliques. (View 2) Dress one fabric, contrast bolero.
In the 1950s, silent film icon Gloria Swanson partnered with the Puritan Dress Company (often misspelled or referenced as Buriton) to design budget-friendly clothing lines for mature and petite figures under labels like Forever Young. Advance Pattern Co. released official "Advance American Designer" sewing patterns featuring her original ready-to-wear styles.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Factory Folded.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
