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Rayon Crepe Utility Wear Dress From Marks & Spencer, 1940s

This dress is made of rayon crepe with a purple and white floral print. It has shoulder pads and short sleeves. Clothes rationing started in June 1941 and M&S worked hard to provide clothing that conformed with the CC41 regulations, but that was also well designed and attractive.


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