Sporting Tunic - 1970s Camel Hair Shirting + 50s Japanese Pearl

$1,528.00

Transition from warm to cool in this unique camel tunic. A lightweight blend of camel hair and wool weave into this classic tan sporting tunic that promises comfort. The oversized silhouette, along with the ties at the back and sleeves, allows you to play with proportions and draw the eye in. Beautifully combined with exquisite mother of pearl buttons and buckles for a touch of shimmer. Perfect to pair with jeans or dresses for any desired look.

Fabric

1970’s camel hair fabric, lightweight. This fabric is a blend of camel hair and wool, and is very soft and pliable.  It is commonly seen in this tan color and was very popular in the 70s.

Buttons + Buckles

1950’s Japanese mother of pearl buttons.  These mother of pearl buttons were made in Japan between 1945 (the end of World War II) and 1952, a period in which Allied Forces occupied the country. The buttons are made from “Takase” shell, considered the most beautiful but the most difficult and expensive shell to work with in order to make mother of pearl buttons.

1920’s American mother of pearl buckles.

Sizing Details

This blouse is a Large, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 6 through 14. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here.

Transition from warm to cool in this unique camel tunic. A lightweight blend of camel hair and wool weave into this classic tan sporting tunic that promises comfort. The oversized silhouette, along with the ties at the back and sleeves, allows you to play with proportions and draw the eye in. Beautifully combined with exquisite mother of pearl buttons and buckles for a touch of shimmer. Perfect to pair with jeans or dresses for any desired look.

Fabric

1970’s camel hair fabric, lightweight. This fabric is a blend of camel hair and wool, and is very soft and pliable.  It is commonly seen in this tan color and was very popular in the 70s.

Buttons + Buckles

1950’s Japanese mother of pearl buttons.  These mother of pearl buttons were made in Japan between 1945 (the end of World War II) and 1952, a period in which Allied Forces occupied the country. The buttons are made from “Takase” shell, considered the most beautiful but the most difficult and expensive shell to work with in order to make mother of pearl buttons.

1920’s American mother of pearl buckles.

Sizing Details

This blouse is a Large, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 6 through 14. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here.

 

ABOUT THIS PIECE

Camel Hair Shirting c. 1970s.

 
 

Unique blend of camel hair and wool blouse comes with Japanese mother of pearl buttons to give you two silhouette options: loose or cinched to define the waist.

Designed & made in Houston, Texas

 
 
 
 
 
Blouse - 19th C. American Silk Cotton Blouse - 19th C. American Silk Cotton
Blouse - 19th C. American Silk Cotton
$1,386.00

American cotton, 19th C., elegantly paired with blue-green American mother of pearl c. 1920-40. The pattern is an abstract leaf print that is so modern it's hard to believe it was printed 120 years ago. This piece is ideal for day, and can be worn to work under a blazer or with a high-waisted skirt, and for cocktails with a sparkling earring to bring out the luminscence of this finely woven fabric.

Fabric

Purple silk cotton from the 1800s, which was found in excellent condition in a building in north Philadelphia (on Frankford Avenue just south of Lehigh), wrapped in late 19th century newspapers, from an old seamstress’ shop.

Buttons

Blue-green dyed mother of pearl buttons made from shells mined from the Mississippi River out of Washington, Iowa between the 1920s and 40s. America — Muscatine, Iowa in particular — was the pearl button capital of the world until the 1950s. Shells were mined right out of the Mississippi River. Called “toe digging”, everyday men and women could go down to the river, wade around, gather shells and take them to the manufacturer for payment. The industry died with the technological innovation of plastic.

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 25” long in the front and 26” long in the back.