Explore the CollectionBlouse

Measurements

53cm x 44cm

Place of Origin

Ireland

Historical Period/Date

Unknown date

Registration Number

1984-086

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Button Making,Filet,Net Embroidery,

Objects

Blouses,Costume - Women,

Physical Description

A sleeveless, collarless blouse worked in white cotton thread on white cotton voile. The front has whitework in a floral design with pin stitching. There are inserts of filet embroidery at the shoulders and triangular inserts of filet lace on each front with fine pin tucks across the back and the front. The front opening is edged with buttonholed scallops. Crochet buttons."Irish Hand Embroidery, Made in Ireland" is embroidered on the front lower edge. Woven brand label.