Sporting Tunic - 19th C. American Chambray & Silk
A roomy tunic made from 19th century American cotton chambray is cinched at the lower back, and on each sleeve, by 1920s buckles carved from American mother of pearl. The silhouette reclaims a once-ubiquitous preppy silhouette, worn by American dog handlers at field trials in the middle of the last century.
Fabric
Striped blue shirting fabric is a chambray from the 1800s, which was found in excellent condition in a building in north Philadelphia (on Frankford Avenue just south of Lehigh), wrapped in late 19th century newspapers, from an old seamstress’ shop. Green sleeves are vintage Thai silk.
Buttons
1920s American carved Mother of Pearl buttons and buckles
Sizing Details
This blouse is a Large, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 6 through 14. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here. The measurements of this specific garment accommodate a bust and waist of up to 47" (pleats down each side of the shirt add extra room at the bust and waist, if needed), and a hip of up to 44". It is approximately 29.5" long.
A roomy tunic made from 19th century American cotton chambray is cinched at the lower back, and on each sleeve, by 1920s buckles carved from American mother of pearl. The silhouette reclaims a once-ubiquitous preppy silhouette, worn by American dog handlers at field trials in the middle of the last century.
Fabric
Striped blue shirting fabric is a chambray from the 1800s, which was found in excellent condition in a building in north Philadelphia (on Frankford Avenue just south of Lehigh), wrapped in late 19th century newspapers, from an old seamstress’ shop. Green sleeves are vintage Thai silk.
Buttons
1920s American carved Mother of Pearl buttons and buckles
Sizing Details
This blouse is a Large, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 6 through 14. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here. The measurements of this specific garment accommodate a bust and waist of up to 47" (pleats down each side of the shirt add extra room at the bust and waist, if needed), and a hip of up to 44". It is approximately 29.5" long.
A roomy tunic made from 19th century American cotton chambray is cinched at the lower back, and on each sleeve, by 1920s buckles carved from American mother of pearl. The silhouette reclaims a once-ubiquitous preppy silhouette, worn by American dog handlers at field trials in the middle of the last century.
Fabric
Striped blue shirting fabric is a chambray from the 1800s, which was found in excellent condition in a building in north Philadelphia (on Frankford Avenue just south of Lehigh), wrapped in late 19th century newspapers, from an old seamstress’ shop. Green sleeves are vintage Thai silk.
Buttons
1920s American carved Mother of Pearl buttons and buckles
Sizing Details
This blouse is a Large, which means it is designed to accommodate U.S. sizes 6 through 14. View our detailed size chart and int'l sizes here. The measurements of this specific garment accommodate a bust and waist of up to 47" (pleats down each side of the shirt add extra room at the bust and waist, if needed), and a hip of up to 44". It is approximately 29.5" long.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Structured yet soft 19th C. American chambray.
Classic shirting weight blouse comes with 1920s carved American pearl buckles to give you two silhouette options: loose or cinched to define the waist.
Designed & made in Houston, Texas
