This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Folk Costume Chemise
From the seller and here as well:
Late Georgian to Early Victorian chemise circa 1820 through 1830. Heavy unbleached linen with hand embroidered scalloped edges. Scoop neckline with interior drawstring. Embroidered monogram of "FL" at center front neckline. Garment is entirely hand-stitched. The tiny dark stitches that were used to lay out the embroidery patterns are still visible. Unlined. No closures.
CONDITION: Excellent with some small marks (maybe ink?) on front. This garment has not been cleaned, and spots may come out from laundering. Further photographs available upon request.
MATERIAL: Unbleached Linen
COLOR: Off-White
MEASUREMENTS: Please compare the measurements listed below to a garment that fits you well. These measurements were taken with the garment lying flat, and when appropriate, doubled to calculate the circumference.
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Bust: 46"
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Center Front Panel Width: 19"
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Across Shoulders: 17"
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Sleeve Length: 5"
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Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem: 40"
From Me:
This isn't 1820's but more likely 1920's. Look at that machine stitching! Provencal or folk costumes were worn in Europe - and even to a degree here in the United States- well into the 20th Century. The chemise for a folk costume didn't change until really the mid 20th C. It does follow the same lines as the Regency chemise/shift/smock/insert favorite word here for glorified undershirt but it has machine stitching so...no.
Labels:
1920s,
20th Century,
underwear,
womens
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