Original Circa 1967 Anne Adams Pattern No. 4795 - Misses' Dress

Original circa 1967 Anne Adams Pattern No. 4795 for a misses' dress designed for women's daytime wear. Shaped side-front bodice panels with scalloped edges and button trim frame a slim center front, tied at the waist above a flared panelled skirt. Made sleeveless or with short or three-quarter sleeves. Complete and in nice condition.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: Anne Adams No. 4795
• Year: Circa 1967
• Garment: Misses' Dress
• Size: 14 (34" Bust)
• Condition: Complete, Nice Condition; Mail-Order Pattern (No Envelope, as Issued)

Design

Anne Adams 4795 builds its bodice from a center front panel flanked by side-front panels whose scalloped edges are each set with a pair of buttons, a playful detail that draws the eye in toward the waist. A narrow tie finishes the front at the waistline, and the skirt below is cut in front, side front, and back panels for a smooth, flared line. The dress closes with a long back zipper and may be made sleeveless, with short sleeves, or with three-quarter sleeves. The 10-part printed pattern includes neck and armhole facings. A previous owner wrote a few fitting notes in ink across the top of the instruction sheet.

A Moment in Fashion History

Anne Adams patterns reached women through their newspapers, ordered by mail and delivered folded inside their instruction sheets. By the late 1960s, these everyday lines were picking up the fresh, youthful mood of the decade: bold prints, simple seaming, and small graphic details like the scallops and buttons on this dress. The back view on the sheet shows the design in a strong, splashy print, a reminder that by the 1960s fabric itself could carry much of a dress's personality.

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 Anne Adams instruction sheet.

Connections

Scalloped side panels, each with a pair of buttons, and the bold print on the back view give this mail-order dress a playful, youthful spirit, the kind of fresh design Anne Adams brought to newspaper readers in the late 1960s. Explore our exhibit showcasing the youth-powered revolution in fashion, Youthquake.