Her mother made it herself in the 1950's for her prom dress (machine stitching). It is in very nice condition as you can see from the photos. I will describe the color as best that I can; it is kind of a purplish color with brownish trim. It is so puffy and huge, I honestly cannot imagine how one should display it, unless of course you have an a vintage dress shop with an old manikin you could put it on.
Size reference: approximately 48 diameter (held out open) x approximately 18-20 tall (depending where you measure to). The item "Vintage Old 50's Days Puffy Crinoline Dance Prom Dress Happy Hop Skirt Petticoat" is in sale since Tuesday, August 09, 2016. This item is in the category "Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Vintage\Women's Vintage Clothing\Lingerie\Slips & Petticoats". The seller is "imsoexcited" and is located in Lafayette, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States.