We were called out on our Facebook Page when I labeled an Adrian dress worn by Joan Crawford as polka dots. Upon closer examination, the lovely 1930's dress appears more Dotted Swiss than a simply woven into the fabric polka dot. It is especially notable on the lovely matching gloves.
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Joan Crawford in Publicity Photo for "Dancing Lady" 1933
Dress by Adrian |
You can click on this
Vintage Fashion Guild link for an excellent explanation and description of Dotted Swiss fabrics.
Popular opinion on the origins of the still popular Dotted Swiss or Swiss Dots is that the fabric originated in 1750 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Switzerland had been a textile center since the 15th century.
Although I have always loved polka dots, I am particularly fond of Dotted Swiss. My
Oklahoma City Grandmother made many of my Easter dresses of Dotted Swiss.
I don't remember the dress but my aunts have told me I had the cutest little red Dotted Swiss dress when I was about three years old. Sometimes I think I remember the dress but I suppose I am just remembering the photographs.
Enough about me - enjoy the following photographs of Dotted Swiss dresses.
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| The Ever Fashionable Silkstone Barbie in Dotted Swiss Dress |
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| Red Formal Dotted Swiss Dress 1957 |
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William Cahill Wedding Dress in Dotted Swiss
Vandervoots, St. Louis, Mo. 1955 |
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Mary Martin in Dotted Swiss Evening Gown
1959 Easter TV Special |
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| Manguin Dotted Swiss Dress 1953 |
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| Lanvin 1954 Dotted Swiss |
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