{"product_id":"edwardian-shaw-collar-blouse","title":"Antique Whitework and Lace Blouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeous white sheer cotton voile post World War 1 (circa 1918) blouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a long, deeply flounced and delicate whitework embroidered collar that drapes loosely with no fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves are attached at the shoulder with a narrow decorative openwork tape channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuffs are  'hankerchief' pointed and again whitework embroidered with further inserted narrow openwork tape and lace edging. They fasten with a covered button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis level of detailed work is rarely seen these days and now would normally  be expensive to reproduce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please note that the images of the item on models are AI generated and are given to show how it might look when worn. The fine detail may not always be identical to the item being offered. So please refer to the other images as well to obtain the actual definitive view.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA really rare and beautiful piece which is so unique and wearable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth across back (armpit seam to armpit seam) 17.5ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth across front (armpit seam to edge of fabric where the lace starts) ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth of panel at back waist seam 14.5ins \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth of bottom panel (front 3.5ins) (back 4.5ins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength (nape of neck to hem of bottom panel) 23ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catherine Smith Vintage ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57758442914179,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/3855\/7999\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d3438f37-5a2b-4fad-842b-9b29b4b50abf.png?v=1776012435","url":"https:\/\/catherinesmithvintage.co.uk\/products\/edwardian-shaw-collar-blouse","provider":"Catherine Smith Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}