1970s | TGL Sweden | Brown Scrolling Floral Print Cotton Shirt Dress - Deadstock - 12

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Description:

Item: 1970s short sleeve shirt dress by TGL of Sweden in 100% cotton, deadstock condition. Warm brown ground with a large-scale dark brown scrolling floral and botanical print, the motifs combining fluid curling forms, hatched leaf shapes and dot detailing across the fabric. Shirt collar, short button placket with copper-tone buttons, and a straight, unfussy cut through the body. A tonal, richly detailed print on a clean, well-proportioned dress.

Era: 1970s

Brand: TGL Sweden

Condition: Deadstock - unworn and unused.

Provenance Note: The print draws on a long tradition of dense botanical and scroll design, the kind of pattern with roots in decorative engraving and toile de Jouy that found a natural home in 1970s fashion alongside the decade's broader enthusiasm for richly detailed, nature-derived motifs. Working entirely within the brown palette gives it a warmth and coherence: the dark brown forms reading clearly against the lighter ground without the design ever feeling stark. The copper-tone buttons are a well-matched finishing detail. In deadstock condition throughout.

Measurements:

Size on garment: 42

Our modern sizing estimate: 12                                                                                                        

Shoulders: 15"

Bust: 36"

Waist at garment: 32"

Nape to waist: 16"

Hip: 18"

Inner sleeve: S/S

Nape to hem: 35"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a history, and minor signs of age, wear, or character should be expected. Any notable marks, damage, or repairs will always be clearly mentioned. This natural wear is part of what gives genuine vintage its individuality and authenticity. True vintage should not be confused with modern second-hand clothing

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Sizing Notes:

Please compare these measurements to a similar item you already own, laid flat (rather than measuring your body). Start with the bust measurement, then check length. Vintage sizing runs small and cuts vary significantly from modern equivalents, so the measurements listed are the best guide to fit.

Our modern sizing estimates are based on bust measurements using the following sizing scale:

UK 6 (30–31")

UK 8 (32–33")

UK 10 (34–35")

UK 12 (36–37")

UK 14 (38–39")

UK 16 (40–41")

UK 18 (42–43")

UK 20 (44–45")

For jackets, knitwear, sweaters, and padded outerwear, we grade one size down to allow for structure, lining, bulk.or layering.

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