{"product_id":"1900s-german-lace-blouse","title":"1900s German antique lace blouse","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn antique lace blouse from 1900s Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is wonderful. Simply too wonderful. It’s the exact same sentiment as the leather coat. Haha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow that I think about it, this seems to be the first time TOTO has ever introduced a truly old antique lace blouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI personally love it so much, so I'm thrilled! It really feels like I've finally come across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI bought it after meeting a wonderful dealer couple in Germany the other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wife was very knowledgeable and taught me a lot, and she said this is from the 1900s. It’s incredible to think it’s roughly 125 years old. And the condition is just amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe cutwork lace adorning the collar and sleeves is, of course, entirely handmade. So many ruffles from the collar. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA monogram \"B\" on the chest. Irresistibly cute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ruffles on the front placket conceal the buttons, and it can actually be worn as an open layer, which is a great bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Dorset buttons are also truly lovely. The skills of the seamstresses back then were extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAntique lace blouses are generally associated with France, but\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe appeal of this German blouse is that the cotton fabric is sturdy, making it perfect for actually wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGenerally, blouses from this era are so old that the fabric has weakened, making them prone to tearing, impossible to wash, and quite difficult to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI own many blouses that I used to be able to wear a few years ago but can no longer wear now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat’s why I think it’s truly wonderful that this blouse is in this condition and has this texture despite being an antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s not delicate lace like tulle, so you can wash it in a regular washing machine, and the fabric is even tough enough to be bleached if it gets dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso, the fabric on the bodice is a rare cotton with a pattern woven directly into it. It’s not thin; it’s a shirt fabric with a nice, substantial weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sleeves, cuffs, and even the ruffles at the hem are a bit long and wide, so it looked incredibly cute layered under a knit to show them off! I think this is another point of appeal compared to French pieces, which are often more compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile there are many recent pieces from the 80s and 90s that recreate antique blouses, they still can't compare to the character that a genuine original possesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI highly recommend this. Don't miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*Already washed once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e送料・税込みの料金です \/ World Shipping And Tax Including Price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eModel height - 167cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaterial - cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize - fits women L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurement on flat - (cm)\u003cbr\u003eLength 74\u003cbr\u003eWidth 50\u003cbr\u003eShoulder width 36.5\u003cbr\u003eSleeve length 58.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition - \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50004802175319,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_8117_4575b26d-a17c-4837-8fcc-937feac3b2de.jpg?v=1739808005","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/1900s-german-lace-blouse","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}