Historical information
Blousettes were popular for ladies wear under suits and cardigans in the 1930's and 1940's. Part of the Bette Jones collection.
Physical description
Fine voile and net blousette (blouse front and back); cream coloured. Ties at side- elastic at waist and back, satin ribbon at front and back. Front panel of three vertical panels of petit-point coloured flowers, centre panel flanked, each side, by four rows of cotton edging lace. Stand-up net collar of three rows of same edging lace. Back neck opening fastened with metal hooks and eyes.
Subjects
References
- Reference Fairchild's Dictionary of Fashion. 2nd Edition
