antique linen chemise, hand-monogrammed with mother-of-pearl buttons casualcore A charming mid-century sterling silver

A charming mid-century sterling silver fly brooch

graphic reverse appliqué panel

condition: very good: even dark patina with light surface scratches to the metal

waist approx 16

its arched motifs filled with botanical forms on a net ground

antique linen chemise, hand-monogrammed with mother-of-pearl buttons casualcore A charming mid-century sterling silveran antique summer chemise in a substantial handwoven linen, cut as a simple loose shift with short set in sleeves and a scoop neckline trimmed in fine crochet lace. the front placket is finished with hand stitched pintucks, closes with two mother of pearl buttons, and carries a hand embroidered pink script monogram. pieces like this were everyday and warm weather sleepwear before 1920, made and marked at home as part of a woman's own linens, and the