Hello everyone, I have recently acquired this sweet little blouse from Ebay but am not sure of its age - 1930s or 1940s? The only photo on the listing was very blurred so I took a chance. It was described as being a vintage blouse in good condition and I was expecting it to be from around the 1960s-80s so was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived! The blouse is nicely hand made and I think it is cotton - quite stiff so possibly organdie/organdy? It is tiny - about a modern size 8 I would think. The only fastening is a row of poppers/press studs at the bottom left hand side. In excellent condition with such a lovely floral pattern - it could easily be worn today (if only I could fit in to it!). Any opinions on age and fabric would be much appreciated.
I agree with Maggie on the dating. Is it a possibility that it was cut from a dress to form a top? The hem on the blouse seems very narrow and doesn't balance the garment. Does it slip over the head, or is there a placket? it would likely to have had snaps, if there is one. Marian
Thanks to all for your replies. It pulls on and has an opening about 6 inches long on the left hand side which fastens with press studs/poppers (not sure if that's what snaps are?). I've tried to show this in the third photo.
