French underwear

June 19, 2012 § Leave a comment

 

The long sleeve “maillot de corps” is in a ribbed mercerized cotton . 

The small nacquer button on the asymetrical inclosure.
This is a deadstock garment.
The chest size is 84 cm.
The lenght is 72 cm.
The sleeve are 3/4 for 47 cm on a shoulder lenght of 14 cm
The size will fit only a 38 to 40 maximum .
The stretch of the rib is very limited due to the density of the knitting and The sturdiest cotton thread

The sleeveless model is a alteration of the original .
The chest size is 96 cm.
These garments are circa 1930.

 

 

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