An antique French homespun flax linen shift dating to the early 20th century. Constructed with traditional diamond underarm gussets and side gores for movement, creating a gentle A-line silhouette. Finished with a single shell button placket and hand embroidered red "A.C." monogram at chest. The shoulder seams feature reinforced stitching, a thoughtful detail rarely preserved. Interior neckline trimmed with lace. A quietly architectural rural garment.
ESTIMATED ERA: 1890-1915
MATERIAL: Flax linen
COLOR: Oatmeal
SOURCED IN: Paris, France
MEASUREMENTS (flat):
FIT: XS-S (Shown on a size XS/S, 5’5”)
CONDITION: Excellent antique condition. Light discoloration and age toning present, consistent with its history.
An antique French homespun flax linen shift dating to the early 20th century. Constructed with traditional diamond underarm gussets and side gores for movement, creating a gentle A-line silhouette. Finished with a single shell button placket and hand embroidered red "A.C." monogram at chest. The shoulder seams feature reinforced stitching, a thoughtful detail rarely preserved. Interior neckline trimmed with lace. A quietly architectural rural garment.
ESTIMATED ERA: 1890-1915
MATERIAL: Flax linen
COLOR: Oatmeal
SOURCED IN: Paris, France
MEASUREMENTS (flat):
FIT: XS-S (Shown on a size XS/S, 5’5”)
CONDITION: Excellent antique condition. Light discoloration and age toning present, consistent with its history.
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