Anne Adams 4944: 1940s Misses Dress & Bolero Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1948 Anne Adams Pattern No. 4944 - Bolero, Blouse, and Skirt Ensemble
Original 1948 Anne Adams Mail Order Pattern No. 4944, confirmed via a May 1948 newspaper advertisement, a three-piece "ballerina ensemble" - a brief bolero, bow blouse, and full whirl-skirt swinging free from a nipped waist. Size 32 Bust (Misses' 14). Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Anne Adams No. 4944
- Year: 1948, confirmed via May 1948 newspaper advertisement
- Garment: Bolero, Blouse, and Skirt Ensemble
- Size: 32 Bust (Misses' 14), Waist 26½", Hip 35"
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
This Anne Adams ensemble pairs a full, gathered "whirl-skirt" with a fitted waistband, a bow-tied blouse with a rounded Peter Pan collar, and a brief cropped bolero jacket with button-front closing and a tie-neck bow. The original advertising copy described it as a "ballerina ensemble," calling out the bolero, the free-swinging skirt, and the bow blouse as all "cut for easy sewing."
A Moment in Fashion History
Confirmed via a May 1948 newspaper advertisement, this three-piece set reflects the post-war fashion emphasis on a nipped waist paired with a dramatically full skirt - a softer, more romantic take on the era's silhouette, dressed up here with a cropped bolero that could be worn or removed depending on the occasion.
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 pattern envelope.