A blouse from about 1912, made almost entirely of lace. Panels of lace in a floral pattern are joined to strips of openwork and finished with narrow ruffles, so no two parts of the blouse have quite the same texture. The sleeves are full and gathered into ruffled cuffs, and the front closes with a row of tiny buttons. It is light enough to see the day through. Worn now, it is less a piece of history than a piece of air. Wear it tucked into high-waisted jeans, or into a long dark skirt.
Ivory lace blouse with bishop sleeves, 1910s
$295.00
Example piece.
A blouse from about 1912 made almost entirely of lace, with full bishop sleeves gathered into ruffled cuffs.
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The story
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Decade | |
| Material | Cotton, Lace |
| Color | Ivory |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition notes | The lace has two small, old repairs near the right cuff, and the cotton has mellowed to a warm ivory. |
| Estimated modern fit | About a modern S, US 4 to 6 (approximate; please check the measurements) |
| Bust (flat) | 18 in (46 cm) |
| Shoulders | 14.5 in (37 cm) |
| Sleeve length | 23 in (58 cm) |
| Length (shoulder to hem) | 22 in (56 cm) |
| Fit notes | Please check the bust. |
| Label | None |
| Alterations and repairs | Two small old repairs near the right cuff |
| Construction | Cotton lace panels joined with openwork. Full bishop sleeves with ruffled cuffs. Small buttons down the front. |
How we measure
Blouses and tops are measured flat, seam to seam, in inches with centimetres; double a flat width for the full round.
The condition scale
Excellent: worn or used with care; no flaws we can see.
Very good: light signs of age, each one named in the details and shown in the photos.
Good: visible wear or an old repair, named and photographed; still ready to wear or use.
Fair: clear flaws or a repair it needs, named and photographed; chosen for its beauty or its history.
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