This is a gorgeous white sheer cotton voile post World War 1 (circa 1918) blouse.
It has a long, deeply flounced and delicate whitework embroidered collar that drapes loosely with no fastening.
The sleeves are attached at the shoulder with a narrow decorative openwork tape channel.
The cuffs are 'hankerchief' pointed and again whitework embroidered with further inserted narrow openwork tape and lace edging. They fasten with a covered button.
This level of detailed work is rarely seen these days and now would normally be expensive to reproduce.
Typical of the era's shape, it is sheer and designed to be worn loosely over a camisole or other garment. The bottom of the blouse has a heavier cotton panel running horizontally which would have allowed it to be tucked into a skirt. This panel has side splits.
It is in excellent condition
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We estimate based on the design and measurement across the back (armpit to armpit) this would best fit a current UK Size 8/10 but please see exact measurements below.
A really rare and beautiful piece which is so unique and wearable!
Measurements
Note the blouse fronts are wide and when laid flat extend across almost to the other side seam. Therefore we are basing the bust size on doubling the measurements from armpit to armpit (17.5ins) to 35ins
Width across back (armpit seam to armpit seam) 17.5ins
Width across front (armpit seam to edge of fabric where the lace starts) ins
Width of panel at back waist seam 14.5ins
Depth of bottom panel (front 3.5ins) (back 4.5ins)
Length (nape of neck to hem of bottom panel) 23ins
