Antique Purple Corduroy French Folk Blouse | 1910s-1920s | Edwardian Top

c. 1910s

a special find! in wide wale purple cotton corduroy. wide collar lined in purple wool, sleeve cuffs lined with striped cotton. snaps down the front with decorative mother of pearl buttons. snaps at cuffs. cropped bloson fit, gathered lightly across shoulders and peplum waist. hand finished, including all interior seams.

material: cotton
tags: none

size: small-small/medium

model is 32 b | 24 w , 5' 3" and blouse had an oversized fit on her. please note narrower armholes and sleeve length!

shoulders: 15 3/4"
armholes: 14"
sleeve length:19"
bust: 44"
length: 16" to waist band, 19" to hem

condition: excellent for age. gentle fade throughout from sun exposure as seen in images. some small holes to wool collar lining. both cuff seams have about 1" of reinforcement stitches, as does one shoulder seam. no visible mends, no holes to the exterior. the interior has some wear commensurate with age, notable mostly at collar and a bit at underarms. sturdy + wearable!