1939: You Know It's Spring When You See Yourself In Print

 

Butterick Fashion News, March 1939

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

 

COMPANION-BUTTERICK 8277.   Simplicity dominates this print frock slashed at the neck and tied with lingerie tabs. Size 16, 3 yds. 39, with ¼ yd. batiste 35 ins. wide. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 44. 50 Cents.

COMPANION-BUTTERICK 8264.   Massed shirring softens the bodice of this star print dress with one-piece back. Size 16, 3¼ yds. 39; ¾ yd. mousseline de Soie 39. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 46. Price, 50 Cents.

 

Butterick Fashion News, March 1939

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

 

BUTTERICK 8296.   Puffed shoulders, a new squared neck with a wide band of shirring, and crushed girdle look smart in print. Size 16, 3⅝ yds. 39; ⅝ yd. moiré 39. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 44 bust. Price, 50 Cents.

BUTTERICK 8261.   A new type of princess frock with little pin tucks above its interesting belt detail--for Junior Miss figures. Size 14, 3½ yds. printed silk 39 ins. wide. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 38. Price, 50 Cents.

Additional scans from this booklet can be viewed in my Flickr album--

https://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagestitches/sets/72157638060704934/