1950s to 60s Hand Embroidered Linen Top
Fabricated in an unbleached linen
Beautifully hand embroidered
Band collar
Center front split neck with plastic buttons through loop buttonholes
Set in short sleeves with hand stitched blind hem
Fitted with bust darts in the front and waist darts in the front and back
Blind hem clean finished with bias tape
Maker: Hand made possibly for the tourist market or possibly a contemporary (to the 50s/60s) garment. Not a traditional piece. The seller told me it was brought back from Egypt in the 1950s, but offered no more specific information.
Condition: Very Good. I gave this a gentle hand soak but there is a light discoloration to the sleeve edges, and neck. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small to perhaps a medium allowing for ease. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: 42”
Waist: 40”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 21”
Sleeve Length: 3” under arm 8.25” over arm
Sleeve opening: 13”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in an unbleached linen
Beautifully hand embroidered
Band collar
Center front split neck with plastic buttons through loop buttonholes
Set in short sleeves with hand stitched blind hem
Fitted with bust darts in the front and waist darts in the front and back
Blind hem clean finished with bias tape
Maker: Hand made possibly for the tourist market or possibly a contemporary (to the 50s/60s) garment. Not a traditional piece. The seller told me it was brought back from Egypt in the 1950s, but offered no more specific information.
Condition: Very Good. I gave this a gentle hand soak but there is a light discoloration to the sleeve edges, and neck. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small to perhaps a medium allowing for ease. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: 42”
Waist: 40”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 21”
Sleeve Length: 3” under arm 8.25” over arm
Sleeve opening: 13”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in an unbleached linen
Beautifully hand embroidered
Band collar
Center front split neck with plastic buttons through loop buttonholes
Set in short sleeves with hand stitched blind hem
Fitted with bust darts in the front and waist darts in the front and back
Blind hem clean finished with bias tape
Maker: Hand made possibly for the tourist market or possibly a contemporary (to the 50s/60s) garment. Not a traditional piece. The seller told me it was brought back from Egypt in the 1950s, but offered no more specific information.
Condition: Very Good. I gave this a gentle hand soak but there is a light discoloration to the sleeve edges, and neck. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small to perhaps a medium allowing for ease. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: 42”
Waist: 40”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 21”
Sleeve Length: 3” under arm 8.25” over arm
Sleeve opening: 13”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
