Blouse
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
muslin, silk & metal
Measurements
480 x 510 mm
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291643
Summary
A cream coloured muslin, long sleeved blouse embroidered with coloured silks and gilt-metal thread. The gathered sleeves have cream sripes woven into the cloth, and gold braid on the cuffs. A panel at the top of the sleeves is embroidered to match the front with stylized green leaves, pink flowers, etc outlined with black chain stitch. Pink flowers border the collar and one front edge which fastens with small white buttons. East European style. BN50