You are bidding on a gorgeous vintage nightgown from Mary McFadden in a size Petite or XS in today's terms. However, you really should consult the measurements provided, plus the top portion is totally stretchy).
 
McFadden's work has been cateogorized as wearable art. This gown bodice showcases her trademark 'Marii' pleating technique.
 
"Drawing on ancient cultures and civilizations, McFadden created her own pleated synthetic fabric, the 1977 “marii” fabric, named after the designer. The synthetic charmeuse fabric originated in Australia, was then hand-dyed in Japan and machine-pressed in the U.S. She frequently stated that there was no greater beauty than pleated cloth on the human column and that her “marii” fabric had “to fall like liquid gold on the body, like Chinese silk”. This unadorned dress leaves the body in its natural shape and does not constrict it, taking its maxim from Eastern modes of dress such as the Japanese kimono and the Greek chiton." - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 
Lying flat and unstretched, the garment has the following approximate measurements:

Underarm to underarm: 13"
Waist: 13" (bottom of pleated section)
Back length from shoulder: 52"

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