Size 12 Hand Painted Insects Shirt - 1950s Long Sleeved Top - Novelty 50s 60s Rhinestone Bugs, Butterflies, Bees, Flowers - Malbe - Bust 41
$ 129.99
Wildflowers bloom and bees buzz on this beautiful hand-painted shirt! It's expertly decorated with shaded hues of paint in an artful meadow scene, studded with brilliant aurora borealis rhinestones. The silhouette is late 50s to early 60s, with a notched lapel, bust darts and French cuffs.
Ladies' Size
11 to 12
Measurements
Bust 41, Hip 40; Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5, Sleeve Length 25.5 (cuffed), Neck to Hem 25 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
" 13 14 / MALBE / Original / RN 10609 " at back neck
Materials
Ivory acetate shirting with a subtle sateen effect to the weave; hand-painted details in naturalistic colors, primarily cobalt blue, terracotta orange, greens and saffron yellow; vividly colored aurora borealis rhinestones in prong settings
Closure
Center front hidden plastic buttons, bust to hem, with snap at bust
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Never worn, has been washed, two hairline skews to the weave at left bust and two at upper back, all 1/8-inch or less and hard to find; this shirt arrived to us with obvious tan dapples throughout, none remain though the front placket area has an extremely faint yellowish cast that is not perceptible when worn, but can scarcely been perceived if various areas of the fabric are compared; see its restoration here:
http://blog.vintagevixen.com/2015/09/before-after-somethings-buggy.html
Washing Instructions
Warm hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam or press inside out on lowest setting
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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Ladies' Size
11 to 12
Measurements
Bust 41, Hip 40; Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5, Sleeve Length 25.5 (cuffed), Neck to Hem 25 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
" 13 14 / MALBE / Original / RN 10609 " at back neck
Materials
Ivory acetate shirting with a subtle sateen effect to the weave; hand-painted details in naturalistic colors, primarily cobalt blue, terracotta orange, greens and saffron yellow; vividly colored aurora borealis rhinestones in prong settings
Closure
Center front hidden plastic buttons, bust to hem, with snap at bust
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Never worn, has been washed, two hairline skews to the weave at left bust and two at upper back, all 1/8-inch or less and hard to find; this shirt arrived to us with obvious tan dapples throughout, none remain though the front placket area has an extremely faint yellowish cast that is not perceptible when worn, but can scarcely been perceived if various areas of the fabric are compared; see its restoration here:
http://blog.vintagevixen.com/2015/09/before-after-somethings-buggy.html
Washing Instructions
Warm hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam or press inside out on lowest setting
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Shop thousands of vintage clothes in one place with VintageVixen!