Origin of Blouse? Unique Print

[Emily O]

Hello Again,

I came across this amazing blouse, I am thinking 50s-1960s? with an incredible pattern printed or hand dyed onto silk. Looks Spanish…unsure. No label of any kind. I have no history from the pervious owner.

Image depicting the building of a structure. Cans of paint, nails, and of course the ladies are there for moral support!

Any clue?

Thanks!

Emily

 

[Emily O]

The blouse is not signed by the artist.

 

[Midge]

Wow, this looks great - love the print! What the ladies in the drawing are wearing looks quite 50s - the red dress looks like a bubble dress to me by what I can see. That was introduced I think somewhere in the second half of the 50s.

 

[Pinkcoke]

I see 1960's, from the colours, the bold style of flowers and the shape. I even wondered if it was a blouse that buttoned up at the back but I think I can see a short lining around the neckline so perhaps not.
The structure they appear to be building is the same as the smaller print - a globe. I think this print has more story to tell, is it in celebration of something between countries?

 

[carla rey]

Hi Emily!
It looks A LOT like the New York Worlds fair globe which is in Queens! It was held from 1964-65. I agree with Melanie with 60s dating

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_New_York_World's_Fair

 

[Coutureallure]

I also think it may button up the back. Check for darts. I love the print. It looks early 60s to me.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

agree with 60s, and also love that print!

 

[cmpollack]

Fabulous!

And I see the World's Fair Globe in it too.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Another vote for '60s - great print! How wonderful if it is the NY World's Fair!

 

[Emily O]

Cool. Thank you so much! Looks like I will have to do more research on this piece. It does button up the back, but there is no darting. Not lined. What to do with this piece! Oh, what to do…..Im in love with it and not sure if I could ever sell. Would love to know more, so I'm off the web!

Thank you ladies!

Emily