1950s KEN SCOTT "A Fish is a Fish" Novelty Border Print Skirt | small square dance blue + teal • spaghetti

blue + teal • spaghetti straps• v-neckline• chevron bodice• princess seams• fitted waist• finely pleated a-line skirt• nylon back zipper• lined in nylon jersey• label: Dress the Population (the "Haley" dress)M E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: mediumbust: 38/39"waist: 29/30"hips: 42-44" (of lining)length: 43"bodice length: 17"skirt sweep: 81"C O N D I T I O NExcellent / mint condition

green• fabric has looser woven stripes throughout• white ric rac trim sewn into the seams• high waisted with wide waistband• gathered full shape• bow detail at center front waist• metal back zipper

skirt is unlined• label: Fashioned by Henley Jr | New YorkM E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: x-smallbust: 32"empire waist: 27"natural waist: 24"hips: freelength: 38

One small mend under left arm at corner of gusset

only seen when very closely inspected

1950s KEN SCOTT "A Fish is a Fish" Novelty Border Print Skirt | small square dance blue + teal • spaghettiD E T A I L S RARE 1950s "A fish is a fish" skirt by Ken Scott cotton novelty border print white background with stylized fish in red, yellow, green, blue high waisted gathered full shape metal side zipper, double button closures unlined label: no tag present; appears to be handmade using Ken Scott fabricThis fabric was used as a backdrop in a photo by the famous Harlem Renaissance photographer Carl Van Vechten (see photo). M E A S U R E M E N T Sfits