Product Details

This exceptional lace blouse circa 19-teens has so many amazing details. The pastels and floral motifs are so sweet and delicate. Multiple layers of light, airy lace and silk, create a beautiful mix of textures. The base layer of net lace has hook and eye closures. Over that is a cream silk layer, then a robin's egg blue tissue silk layer, and the final layer of lace with tiny snaps and decorative black buttons. A maker's label sewn into the waistband indicates this piece was created by the modiste Mrs. Charland Smith of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I was able to find several mentions of Mrs. Charland Smith in the newspaper archives. She was quite active in society, and notices of her travels were published often. She attended several fashion shows and events and even gave presentations and fashion shows herself. Mrs. Charland Smith passed away in 1940 in Los Angeles at the age of 76. +++ Measurements +++ 40" bust 31" waist 17" total length +++ Condition +++ Lovely condition overall with ...