Early 20th Century European antique white linen work trousers, likely French or Belgin, made for daily labor and worn with care over many years. High-rise with a button fly, reinforced seat, raw suspender openings, and visible period repairs throughout. Lightweight striped linen with a cropped inseam and beautiful lived-in patina. A rare example of honest workwear, preserved through use rather than storage.
ESTIMATED ERA: 1900-1915
MATERIAL: Linen
COLOR: Dove White
SOURCED IN: Paris, France
MEASUREMENTS (flat):
Waist: 16”
Hip: 21.5”
Rise: 12.5”
Inseam: 23.5”
FIT: S/M for oversized fit; L for fitted look. Shown on an XS/S, 5’5”
CONDITION: Beautifully timeworn with natural tonal variation and softening consistent with age. Visible period mending and reinforcement throughout, adding to the character of the piece. Areas of light thinning to the fabric, particularly at stress points, but overall structurally wearable and stable.
STYLING: Versatile rise depending on fit—can be worn low-slung on the hips for a relaxed, effortless fit or higher on the waist for a more traditional, structured look. Designed to drape naturally with a slightly cropped leg. pair with a simple knit or worn-in cotton for contrast.
Early 20th Century European antique white linen work trousers, likely French or Belgin, made for daily labor and worn with care over many years. High-rise with a button fly, reinforced seat, raw suspender openings, and visible period repairs throughout. Lightweight striped linen with a cropped inseam and beautiful lived-in patina. A rare example of honest workwear, preserved through use rather than storage.
ESTIMATED ERA: 1900-1915
MATERIAL: Linen
COLOR: Dove White
SOURCED IN: Paris, France
MEASUREMENTS (flat):
Waist: 16”
Hip: 21.5”
Rise: 12.5”
Inseam: 23.5”
FIT: S/M for oversized fit; L for fitted look. Shown on an XS/S, 5’5”
CONDITION: Beautifully timeworn with natural tonal variation and softening consistent with age. Visible period mending and reinforcement throughout, adding to the character of the piece. Areas of light thinning to the fabric, particularly at stress points, but overall structurally wearable and stable.
STYLING: Versatile rise depending on fit—can be worn low-slung on the hips for a relaxed, effortless fit or higher on the waist for a more traditional, structured look. Designed to drape naturally with a slightly cropped leg. pair with a simple knit or worn-in cotton for contrast.