Blouse
Givan's Irish Linen Store
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Rayon crepe de chine, broderie anglaise, glass buttons.
Measurements
620 x 480 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604635
Summary
A woman's blouse made from white rayon crepe de chine. The short-sleeved, collarless, v-necked blouse is decorated around the neckline and cuffs in broderie anglaise trim, with pintucking on each shoulder. Internally, the blouse is unlined, has two integral shoulder pads and fastens with four crystal cut glass buttons centre front, one missing. A manufacturer's label attached to the left hand inner seam reads, "Givans. 12-14 New Bond Street, W1".
Provenance
Gift of Miss Leeper, via Miss Maguire.
Marks and inscriptions
Lower hem, proper left hand side seam.: Manufacturer's label reads, "Givans. 12-14 New Bond Street, W1". See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
Givan's Irish Linen Store , seller