Vintage 1940 French School Apron smock girl Plaid green/blue Old stock New like

Vintage 1940 school apron smock girl  plaid green blue Old stock new like

cotton zephir

With its original paper tags handwritten still attached.

1 functioning pocket edge with lovely floral bias.

Same bias decorates the yoke front and back( partly)

Pleats at bodice are inserted between rectangular yoke and built in waist.

The back has 4 pleats from back yoke to bottom hem, allowing great freedom of movement.

Closed by 1 button at centre back, the apron could be sewn with a straight seam to make it into a lovely dress.

MEASURES:

The tag says 65 as the way measures were indicated was with the distance between shoulder to knee.

Nowadays:

-Shoulder to shoulder:12" max.

-Armpit to armpit:15"1/2 max.

-Waist: 32" max.with

built in:10"1/2 with 2 Long ties to attach at the back.

-Total length: 25"1/2 from shoulder to hem

-Sleeve length: around 15"1/2 with 2 " wristband included.

Origin: I acquired this beautiful item from a old shop some 40 years ago,in the country side in Belgium.I have loved it since.

NOTICE:

All the fabrics listed and all lace / embroidery trims listed were selected with very high standard as I intended not to sell them as such but to use in my own projects( sold in Brussels, Paris boutiques and made to order).

As somebody who has devoted considerable time into each textile project, I do have most respect for the time and the talent involved in yours and would never present an item which cannot be readily used without concern.

Rest assure my items are free of mildew,smoke or musty smells.

The same applies to all clothing and accessories.

SHIPPING COSTS:

In order to save on shipping, I will COMBINE ITEMS.

United Kingdom :

-Items priced under/at £15.00 will be sent 1 ST CLASS STANDARD.I will get proof of posting from Royal mail.

-Single or combined items priced at £20.00 or more will be sent 1 ST CLASS SIGNED FOR WITH TRACKING NUMBER.

Special delivery option on request.

Parcel worldwide express 48 for items over 2 kgs.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING :

-Items priced under/at £15.00 will be shipped INTERNATIONAL STANDARD (3-5 days Europe/5-7 days worldwide).

-Single Or combined items with a value of £20.00 or more will be shipped TRACKED AND SIGNED (3-5 days Europe/ 5-7 days rest of the world).

REFUND PAID IN EXCESS DUE TO COMBINING: will be done right after shipping (same day).

That assures the greatest accuracy in shipping costs and makes for a valuable transaction.

You can also get in touch with me before buying , if preferred.

Remember this is vintage and as such cannot be expected to have not been used and will show that ,meaning that minor flaws might or might not be described.

Feb17/12