1940s Button pocket shorts - Extra small Small

A glorious pair of 1940s shorts, in pale blue chambre cotton, with loose cuffed leg. Front pockets are trimmed with red gingham binding, and contrast buttons sailor style! Side metal zip to fasten

Waist a comfortable 25”, maybe 26 tight/if you move the button a tad

Hip of garment 39

15.5” front rise including waistband

Excellent structural condition, we restored broken zip with era-accurate replacement, some rust marks remain post-handwash to waistband and one at cuff, which look like possibly from original tag attachments? Waistband marks would be covered if worn with a belt