Hello and welcome to my auction!
Here we have a very rare and beautiful blouse!
Designed as a pajama top, this top is a wonderful piece of lingerie history.
Most likely made during the 1940’s or early 50’s, it smacks of a time period when lounge wear was at its design pinnacle.
The rayon acetate fabric is so soft and thin...it really feels like a fine silk.
The black satin mandarin collar is matched on the functional pocket top to balance the design.
The red background is crowned by black, aqua, yellow and white images of Asian characters wearing traditional clothing from a idealized past riding in boats and walking over bridges. Tree branches, flowers, palm trees fill the field of color and compliment the total effect that emits a memory of Flower Drum Song.
I see Joan Crawford or Lauren Bacall in some black satin pants sporting this, smoking a cigarette in a long black holder, tossing the ashes on the floor...
Made by Society Lingerie in a size 34, this top can be worn for casual and formal events. There are 4 large off white plastic buttons.
A rarity and one for the ages.
Condition - the only issue is the underarms have some minor color fading, perhaps due to perspiration. Hardly noticeable, but present - see pics.
No holes, stains otherwise noted. Beautiful vintage condition!
Although marked a size 34, it presents more as a petite. And you must have a thin neck to get that top button to button! Or, leave it unbuttoned!
Please make sure to check your measurements. No returns for size.
Measurements:
Shoulder to shoulder: 15 1/2”
Shoulder to cuff: 6”
Top of back collar to hem: 25 1/2”
Underarm to underarm: 19 1/2”
Any questions? Feel free to ask. Enjoy!
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Please do not pay until I send you an invoice. Shipping and material charges must first be determined before you pay. Ebay shipping calculator doesn’t add shipping material charges.
***Please note: we do our best giving descriptions of new and used pieces. Regarding the sale of musical instruments, we have found it impossible to describe every mark on an instrument or amp that is not in the "mint" category. Also, what's important to you may not be important to someone else. For example, you may say, "I don't care what it looks like as long as it plays or sounds well." Another person may say, "Body cosmetics are very important to me so tell me about every scratch, nick and blemish." So, please ask the questions that are most important to you. If you ask they will be answered. They are free and there's no limit. Additional photos can also be made available. No returns for sizes so check measurements carefully.
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