This beautiful, 1950’s Pat Premo California has a scoop neckline and fitted bodice. The skirt has tucks around the waistline and flares out to a full circle skirt. The royal blue dobby fabric is contrasted with the ivory rope fringe around the entire neckline and the enitre hemline. It has a center back metal zipper entry. The bodice is fully lined.
LABEL: Pat Premo California
COLOR: Royal blue & ivory
FABRIC CONTENT: Not available-cotton
EXTRA DESIGN DETAILS: Fully lined bodice, metal zipper, and bra strap holders that snap close on the inside shoulders
CONDITION: Excellent- but missing original belt
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Not available but suggested Dry Clean Only
| Front Measurements | Back Measurements |
| Full Front Length= 45 in (114.3 cm) | Shoulder Length= 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) |
| Front Bodice Length= 18 in (45.7 cm) | Full Back Length= 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Front Body Width= 16 in (40.6 cm) | Cross Back= 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Front Waistline= 12 in (30.5 cm) | Full Back Width= 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Front Full Low Hip= 28 in (71.1 cm) | Back Full Low Hip= 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Front Sweep= 48 in (121.9 cm) | |
*All dimensions are measured with the item lying flat and relaxed
Did You Know?
Pat Premo was a California designer who began her career working for Peggy Hunt in the 1930s. She then worked for Marjorie Montgomery and married the owner, Bill Schminke. He gave his new wife her own label. The Premo label was sold across the country and was known for her interesting fabrics and her use of horizontal stripes.
