Gorgeous French antique white blouse from the late 19th/early 20th century handmade in a very fine and rather sheer cotton and linen blend fabric. Delicate floral design crochet lace inlays at center front, as well as on tabcollar and cuffs. Pretty pintucks detailing at the front, back and on sleeves, as well as on cuffs.
Rather straight/regular fit. Closes with 13 big gorgeous original antique mother-of-pearl buttons all down the front. Long sleeves with 4 mother-of-pearl buttons at cuffs.
Rather sheer so I would recommand to wear a nude bra, or a little camisole underneath.
It is truly stunning, one of the most beautiful blouses I ever came across ! Entirely handmade, I can't even imagine how many hours it took to make this shirt. Such fine fabric, buttons and craftsmanship no longer exist.
Very versatile: will look lovely with a long white skirt or petticoat for a Victorian Lawn look or really modern and cool with cutoff jean shorts or jeans for a modern twist as shown on the pictures. This blouse is so incredibly timeless, I see similar versions in so many high-street shops, but having an original antique one is so much more special.
Era✦ 1890s-1910s
Brand✦ none, handmade
Material✦ fine cotton and linen blend
Closure✦ 13 buttons all down the front
Condition✦ very good antique condition : no rips or stains, only imperfections (see last picture) are some very small mends at collar (which are therefore hidden under collar) and on right hand side which are very finely made and will not be noticeable when worn. Otherwise in truly amazing condition especially considering this blouse is more than a century old. Clean and ready to be worn and loved again ♥
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Shoulders: 38 cms / 15 inches
Bust: 90 cms / 35,5 inches
Length: 47 cms / 18,5 inches
Estimate size is French XX/ US XX
Shown on a mannequin French size 36/US 4 and on a model (1st 2 pics) who is 5 feet 5 and wears French 36/US 4
Please ask for additional measures if needed
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