#7027 $1,200 Reserved
Hand-embroidered blouse and skirt set, c.1910
Early 20th century "whites" are perennial favorites. This one delights the jaded modern eye with abundant hand embroidery and lace trim. Wearing the graceful outfit, you can imagine yourself in that pleasant, unhurried world so beloved by the Edwardian gentry.
The outfit is made from sheer cotton voile and lavishly decorated with Valenciennes lace inserts and ruffles and hand embroidery. The rich complexity of the embroidery is memorable—large flowers, cutwork, and a variety of stitches. The sleeves have hanging cotton thread tassels.
The overblouse is waist length in front with a delightful peplum tail in back. The overblouse closes in front with concealed snaps. The sailor-style collar has a pretty scalloped border in back.
The cotton lining of the high-waisted skirt is a replacement that was artfully done with the correct lace hem border. The waistband was reconstructed, perhaps to let it out. The skirt closes in back with hooks.
No one of sensibility can fail to delight in the felicitous details of the strong, yet feminine, floral pattern (3rd picture down), which has a delightful, pleasing symmetry. The design has a mesmerizing appeal that draws the viewer into the mystery of the eternal feminine.
This lovely heirloom quality ensemble would be perfect for an informal wedding. It can be "something old". Or wear the set any time you want to feel totally romantic.
The condition is excellent. It is clean and ready to wear.
The blouse measures: 40" bust, 34" waist, 17" sleeves, and 16 1/2" from shoulder to front hem.
The skirt measures: 27" waist, 40" hip, 42" front length, and 45" back length.
