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Antique age possibly 19th century, absolutely beautiful Greek (I believe) summer chemise. This may have been part of a traditional costume that would have been layered & decorated only leaving the trimmed sleeves and hem visible.
Made of a sheer starched cotton or linen mix cloth and appears to have originally been crease pleated with a crepe like texture. Finely woven metallic (metal) gold lamé braid ornately decorates the seams and hems of the tunic with punchy flashes of colour embroidery highlighting the trim.
Pullover with deep arm holes and wide sleeves that exaggerate lots of flare with the heavier metal embroidery!
No makers label. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art for similar pieces to compare..
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/85874
You can feel the age, but the cloth is much hardier than it looks. Fingerprints of history reveal a few worn holes on the front and sleeves. The grey has light ombré from age of lighter grey brown mainly on the shoulders and sleeves with red areas. Darker mark on the upper part close to split front & shoulder. The flash of the camera has has highlighted this on closer up images taken in daylight.
Measures: Size A free size unisex fit. Please check measurements to be sure of desired fit.
(Model is 5'8 tall - 36")
Around underarms: 40"
Waist: Free flares from under arms to hem
Around hem: 62"
Across shoulder seams: 21"
Sleeve from shoulder to cuff: 20 1/2"
Length from shoulder to hem: 49 1/2"
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