Dilly Day
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I have recently acquired this pretty top and would very much appreciate some help in determining its age.
My first thought was 1920s but having had a good look at it I'm not so sure - it's in such good condition. It seems to be made of a very thin silk chiffon type fabric. The beads are glass and it is quite heavy. The fabric is bias cut and there are no back or side fastenings - just poppers/press studs on each shoulder. Think it is handmade and looks as though it was originally the top of a dress.
The flowers are made from some sort of grosgrain ribbon.
There is a separate contrasting sash which I think is also silk - possibly the sash was once attached to the garment but has been unpicked.
The beading is very similar to that on a 1950s cardigan I have, so that set me thinking could it be of a similar age (possibly from Hong Kong?) - I just don't know!
I thought I could adapt it for a lovely summer top but sadly it is much too small for me!
My first thought was 1920s but having had a good look at it I'm not so sure - it's in such good condition. It seems to be made of a very thin silk chiffon type fabric. The beads are glass and it is quite heavy. The fabric is bias cut and there are no back or side fastenings - just poppers/press studs on each shoulder. Think it is handmade and looks as though it was originally the top of a dress.
The flowers are made from some sort of grosgrain ribbon.
There is a separate contrasting sash which I think is also silk - possibly the sash was once attached to the garment but has been unpicked.
The beading is very similar to that on a 1950s cardigan I have, so that set me thinking could it be of a similar age (possibly from Hong Kong?) - I just don't know!
I thought I could adapt it for a lovely summer top but sadly it is much too small for me!
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