A beautiful vintage 1950s peasant or Hungarian style embroidered blouse, made from just-off-white lightweight shimmery semi-sheer rayon fabric, with multicoloured floral designs on the front & sleeves & multicoloured zig-zag smocking around the neck, cuffs & hem. It has a wide round neck with ribbon to fasten the keyhole opening & long raglan sleeves.
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Size: Suggested UK S, shown on a mannequin with a 34" bust (please check measurements below) All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust (intended to be worn loose): 19" (48.2cm) Waist (width at hem): 13 3/4" (35cm) Sleeve length neck centre back to cuff: 27" (68.5cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 7 1/2" (19cm) Cuff opening: 3 1/2" (9cm) Approx length top of shoulder to hem: 18" (45.8cm)
Condition: In very good condition overall - there is a repair to the left armpit and subtle feint yellow discolouration to both armpits - some missing stitches to the left side hem shirring - some tuftiness to the edge of the neck binding (circled) - a few minor snags & pulls - a few tails/thread ends to the embroidery. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing.
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
