Vintage 1980s Strapless Dress Pat McDonagh - Size M 1920s hooked rug and although British sizing should

and although British sizing should be equivalent to US sizing

Sleeves: 25 1/2”

Label: Cherida by Irving Nadler Co

probably from a price label

This photo was taken sometimes during the 1940s and was hand coloured in the production process

Vintage 1980s Strapless Dress Pat McDonagh - Size M 1920s hooked rug and although British sizing shouldThis is a 1980s short strapless dress, made by Canadian designer Pat McDonagh, of black polyester velvet with organdy skirt. Pat McDonagh was an important figure in the Canadian fashion industry starting during the mid 60s, when she moved to Canada from London, importing the mod look. She designed clothes for the Beatles for what McDonagh called a dreadful first film called Beat in the Border (I cant find any reference to this film anywhere). She also