Blouse - 1950s French Gold Overlay & Crystal-Cut Glass
Elegant metallic gold printing on this 1950s French cotton print -- and 1930s German crystal-cut buttons -- quickly catch the eye. This shirt is designed to be worn either tucked or untucked. The contrast between its luxe finishings and classic modern silhouette make it a highly versatile piece, for casual or formal settings. Begging to be worn with this season's statement denim.
Fabric
1950s cotton with gold overlay — used on this fabric to create the gold background. Overlay was a brand new textile technology in the 50s, when, Of course, the French were also at the forefront of the fashionable world in the wake of Dior’s “New Look”. I purchased this fabric from a museum dealer in New York City.
The floral pattern used in this fabric is called an “all over tossed” pattern because the flowers are closely packed without direction. The black outline around the flowers is indicative of prints in the 1950s.
Buttons
1930s German crystal-cut buttons — likely made just before World War II. The buttons are made of glass and their backs are hand-painted in gold to mimic a gold ring setting.
Sizing Details
This blouse is a Medium, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 2 through 8. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here. The measurements of this specific garment accommodate a bust of up to 40" and a waist of up to 35". It is 24" long in the front and 27" long in the back.
Elegant metallic gold printing on this 1950s French cotton print -- and 1930s German crystal-cut buttons -- quickly catch the eye. This shirt is designed to be worn either tucked or untucked. The contrast between its luxe finishings and classic modern silhouette make it a highly versatile piece, for casual or formal settings. Begging to be worn with this season's statement denim.
Fabric
1950s cotton with gold overlay — used on this fabric to create the gold background. Overlay was a brand new textile technology in the 50s, when, Of course, the French were also at the forefront of the fashionable world in the wake of Dior’s “New Look”. I purchased this fabric from a museum dealer in New York City.
The floral pattern used in this fabric is called an “all over tossed” pattern because the flowers are closely packed without direction. The black outline around the flowers is indicative of prints in the 1950s.
Buttons
1930s German crystal-cut buttons — likely made just before World War II. The buttons are made of glass and their backs are hand-painted in gold to mimic a gold ring setting.
Sizing Details
This blouse is a Medium, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 2 through 8. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here. The measurements of this specific garment accommodate a bust of up to 40" and a waist of up to 35". It is 24" long in the front and 27" long in the back.
Elegant metallic gold printing on this 1950s French cotton print -- and 1930s German crystal-cut buttons -- quickly catch the eye. This shirt is designed to be worn either tucked or untucked. The contrast between its luxe finishings and classic modern silhouette make it a highly versatile piece, for casual or formal settings. Begging to be worn with this season's statement denim.
Fabric
1950s cotton with gold overlay — used on this fabric to create the gold background. Overlay was a brand new textile technology in the 50s, when, Of course, the French were also at the forefront of the fashionable world in the wake of Dior’s “New Look”. I purchased this fabric from a museum dealer in New York City.
The floral pattern used in this fabric is called an “all over tossed” pattern because the flowers are closely packed without direction. The black outline around the flowers is indicative of prints in the 1950s.
Buttons
1930s German crystal-cut buttons — likely made just before World War II. The buttons are made of glass and their backs are hand-painted in gold to mimic a gold ring setting.
Sizing Details
This blouse is a Medium, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 2 through 8. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here. The measurements of this specific garment accommodate a bust of up to 40" and a waist of up to 35". It is 24" long in the front and 27" long in the back.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
1950 French metallic gold cotton & 1930s German glass crystal buttons
Gold metallic floral print, with white flowers and black outlines, on a classic cotton shirting weight. Works for day and night.
Designed & made in Houston, Texas
