COSTUME

Object Name: Blouse
Date Made: 1915 - 1920
Description: 1915-1920 ladies blouse of fine white cotton. Short sleeved, V neckline with revere collar and centre front opening. Tie string at waist. Hand and machine stitched. Shadow work hem to the centre front edges and to the collar. Satin stitch embroidered leaves and Irish crochet roses on front panels and collar. Irish crochet rose edging on sleeve cuffs. Faggotting at armholes and yoke seams. Geometric drawn thread design along front edges and collar. Fastens centre front with press studs snap fasteners and crochet buttons.
Materials: cotton
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.370.1972
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