Jersey Blouse - 1930s Textured Luxe Rayon
Scenes of midnight rainfall come to life in this pre-war metallic rayon blouse. The silver and dark navy colors closely dash together on this slinky rayon jersey. French mother of pearl buttons highlight the silver threads like shining droplets. A modern and transitional piece, worn with slacks or a skirt for cocktails out.
Fabric
1930’s American Rayon Knit. This fabric was manufactured by the American mill Mallinson Fabrics under its label “Fabrics De Luxe.” Mallinson specialized in high end designs, which were marketed as equivalent to European fabrics, but at American prices. This fabric was purchased from a Canadian vintage fabric dealer.
Buttons
1940’s French mother of pearl buttons. These buttons were purchased by an antique dealer from the warehoused stock of a long-defunct general store in rural, southern Minnesota.
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.
Scenes of midnight rainfall come to life in this pre-war metallic rayon blouse. The silver and dark navy colors closely dash together on this slinky rayon jersey. French mother of pearl buttons highlight the silver threads like shining droplets. A modern and transitional piece, worn with slacks or a skirt for cocktails out.
Fabric
1930’s American Rayon Knit. This fabric was manufactured by the American mill Mallinson Fabrics under its label “Fabrics De Luxe.” Mallinson specialized in high end designs, which were marketed as equivalent to European fabrics, but at American prices. This fabric was purchased from a Canadian vintage fabric dealer.
Buttons
1940’s French mother of pearl buttons. These buttons were purchased by an antique dealer from the warehoused stock of a long-defunct general store in rural, southern Minnesota.
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.
Scenes of midnight rainfall come to life in this pre-war metallic rayon blouse. The silver and dark navy colors closely dash together on this slinky rayon jersey. French mother of pearl buttons highlight the silver threads like shining droplets. A modern and transitional piece, worn with slacks or a skirt for cocktails out.
Fabric
1930’s American Rayon Knit. This fabric was manufactured by the American mill Mallinson Fabrics under its label “Fabrics De Luxe.” Mallinson specialized in high end designs, which were marketed as equivalent to European fabrics, but at American prices. This fabric was purchased from a Canadian vintage fabric dealer.
Buttons
1940’s French mother of pearl buttons. These buttons were purchased by an antique dealer from the warehoused stock of a long-defunct general store in rural, southern Minnesota.
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.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
American Rayon Jersey c. 1930s.
Midnight and metallic knit rayon blouse fastened with French mother of pearl buttons that gives a lovely sheen and curve-gracing silhouette.
Designed & made in Houston, Texas
