#9421 $125
French silk charmeuse tap pants, early 20th century
Handmade silk lingerie, imported from France in the early 20th century, has enduring appeal for collectors who love its unapologetic femininity. The soft curves and luxurious silk set the mood; the exquisite hand embroidery and dainty hand finishing details have an irresistible feminine appeal.
The bias-cut tap pants feature a pale blue body with pink ruffled legs. The pink ruffles are hand embroidered with pale blue silk floss. The tap pants close on both sides with handmade buttonholes and tiny mother-of-pearl buttons. The label reads "Suzanne Foly/Rue St Honoré 372/Paris."
The condition is almost excellent. One leg at the crotch has been mended. The mend, which was nicely done, is barely visible.
It measures: 26" waist, 38" hip, and 13 1/2" long.
