JUNIOR FASHIONS BY CAROLE KING Vintage 1940s 1950's Rayon Peplum Dress *RARE*

This is the REAL vintage deal. This label is from the 1940's or very early 50's. A dreamy peplum falls longer in the back over a pencil skirt. The cutest all over animal print. Some history: Carole King was established in 1937 by the Forest City Manufacturing Company of St. Louis. They were a maker of better junior dresses and were a leader in that market. Grace Dozier Durocher (second wife of baseball great Leo Durocher) was partner in the company and designer of the Carole King line. Forest City Manufacturing also produced other junior lines, including Shirley Lee and Doris Dodson. During the 1930s and into the 1950s, St. Louis was a major producer of junior dresses and was known for this product. In the 1940s, over 500 different lines of Junior wear were produced SIZE: No size tag. Approximate size 2-4 in today's sizes. Please see measurements. • Excellent vintage condition, no flaws • Color: Black with cream, pink, yellow, blue print • Back zip • Elbow length sleeves with ruching at cuff • High round neck • Ruching at shoulders • No fabric tag, but most likely Rayon. Has a smooth, silky feel. There is zero stretch to this fabric APPROX. FLAT MEASUREMENTS: Pit-to-pit: 16" Waist: 13" Length: 37" Vintage 40's 50's Pinup wiggle costume theatre whimsical feminine hourglass