Hollywood Starlet 1096: 1940s Misses Jumper & Blouse 32B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Circa 1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1096 – Jumper and Blouse Set
Original circa 1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1096 for a misses' jumper and blouse set, featuring Columbia Pictures star Ann Miller on the envelope front. The skirt has front pleats and a panelled back, joined to the optional jumper top by an inset belt, while the blouse gathers at shoulder extensions of the back with a shirt collar, buttoned band closing, and pretty jabot frills. Long or short sleeves are included. Complete, Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Hollywood No. 1096
- Year: Circa 1943
- Garment: Misses' Jumper and Blouse
- Size: 14 (32" Bust, 35" Hip)
- Pattern Condition: Complete, Nice Condition
- Envelope Condition: Worn and Repaired, Professionally Repaired
Design
Hollywood Pattern 1096 pairs a front-pleated, panel-backed skirt with an optional jumper top, joined by a neat inset belt at the waist — meaning the skirt can be worn alone or dressed up with the jumper depending on the occasion. The coordinating blouse gathers at shoulder extensions in back, with a shirt collar and buttoned band closing finished with delicate jabot frills at the neckline, available in long or short sleeves.
A Moment in Fashion History
This envelope features Ann Miller, credited as "of Columbia Pictures." Circa 1943 lines up precisely with one of her best-known roles: that same year she starred in Columbia's Reveille with Beverly, a wartime morale-boosting musical comedy that became one of her signature films. Miller had joined Columbia in 1941 after leaving RKO, quickly becoming known for her rapid-fire tap dancing, and this envelope captures her right in the middle of her busiest and most recognizable era at the studio.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Hollywood pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Women of WWII — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, Hollywood Glamour — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.
