Description: Up for your consideration is an exceptional Antique French Homespun Linen Night Shirt, Work Smock, or Tunic. These shirts would have been worn by farmers, shepherds, wine makers, artists, etc., anyone who needed a cover garment designed to facilitate freedom of motion as they worked with their bodies and arms. This gorgeous garment was all hand-stitched with tremendous attention to detail during the late 1800s of durable homespun linen fabric, to last a life-time or longer... This wonderful garment can be worn as a night gown/ shirt (especially for nursing moms), layering long tunic, unique dress, artist/ painter smock, or period/ costume piece. Or just hang it up and admire it's beautiful work of art and incredible workmanship. Features: Clean, simple, and minimalist A-line designSmooth linen/cotton metis short sleeves in beige color for added comfort and gorgeous contrastRound neckline with two button closureGusseted, reinforced underarms to facilitate motionCompletely hand-stitched in France circa late 1800sFabric and Texture: Homespun Pure Organic Flax Linen - dense and stiff (will soften with wash and wear). Natural, Organic, Coarse, Raw, Striated, Slubby - Absolutely Gorgeous Fabric and Intricate Detailed Workmanship!Color*: Griege with lots of natural striations* In general, the color of natural flax fabric, undyed linen is warm grey, greyish taupe, or neutral taupe with grey undertone, sometimes it is close to oatmeal. It is simple, neutral, elegant and natural color which goes beautifully with many other warm shades.Approximate Measurements:Shoulder: 16" (shoulder to shoulder)Chest: 40" (underarm to underarm doubled)Length: 38" (shoulder to hem) Sleeve Length: 8.5" (shoulder to cuff)Sleeve Width: 6.5"Condition: Excellent condition with minimal sign of wear - looks like it may have never been worn. Freshly laundered and line dried. Clean and ready to wear or gift.Thanks for your interest and please do not hesitate to message me with any questions...prior to purchasing.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Albi
End Time: 2025-01-22T21:35:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Handmade
Decade: Pre 1890
Color: Griege
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Linen
Gender: Women
Look: French Country
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
