Item Tag 53.5 inches

PEPI 1960s Greece Hand-Painted Flower Sleeveless Dress Cotton Size S Wonderful condition, no wear signs.Unique wearable art piece maxi dress. Hand-painted and signed by Pepi Svoronou (1934-2011), Greece, circa 1960s. This crisp cotton dress--fully lined--is beautifully made, with a round neckline, tailored bust with darts, and a zip closure (22") in the back.The orange band at the bottom has 6 rows of stitching and the waistline has the same treatment.Snap straps at shoulders, inside.No size tag.Measurements Lying Flat & Closed: Shoulder edge to shoulder edge: 14.5 inches Armpit to armpit: 17 inches Waist: 13.5 inches Hip: 16 inches Hem width: 26.5 inches Length from top of shoulders to hem: 53.5 inches***Two photos show the 2 errant spots on the yellow background on dress back at right side. They seem to match the spots inside at a seam (see the 3 photos in a row), so the spots may be from the original "paint" job. Pepi was introduced to the US market in the mid 60s where her original dresses were sold at upscale department stores and boutiques.Wash only, no dry clean.Made in Greece. 2398 AE