DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Blouse

NameBlouse

Maker Hildegard Schmuul (1921-2010)

Dateca. 1940

Place madeMuhu Island, Estonia, Europe

MediumCotton, shell buttons

DimensionsOverall: 22 1/16 x 20 7/8 in. (56 x 53 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of MarieAnn Thornburg, A.2011.14.4

Object numberA.2011.14.4

DescriptionTightly woven off-white cotton blouse has long, wide sleeves with sewn-down pleats at shoulders. Sleeves narrow to cuffs, with tiny pleats just above cuffs, which are embroidered and lace trimmed. Blouse has short collar with double lace trim and hidden embroidered and lace trimmed front placket which closes with snaps. The shoulders are similarly decorated and the back has pleats at the back of the neck. All the embroidery is cross stitch, predominantly in red, with touches of green and pink.