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Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38
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Original 1940's Red Silk Crepe Blouse by Mel Hahn & Gilbert with Paste, Faux Pearl and Soutached Shield Detail - Bust 36 38

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This button back blouse is just perfect for the festive season.

Made in the 1940's and labelled "Mel Hahn & Gilbert" it is made from silk crepe in a rich red. A classic design with smart rounded neck, mother of pearl buttons down the back and neat pocket, it has a wonderful applique shield which is embellished with faux pearls and paste.

 

Measurements

This isn't meant to be a close fitting piece and is meant to be more blouson on top so will fit up to a 38" bust. To ensure you'll be happy with the fit, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;

Flat bust 20.5"

Flat waist 16"

Shoulders between sleeves 15.5"

Length 22"

Underarm sleeve length 3.4"

Flat cuff 6.5"

 

Condition

Fair/good with some points to note;

- there is some iron shine

- wear to the top surface of the faux pearls

- a mark on the bodice in the back left shoulder blade area

- slight underarm discolouration

- some marks - in some lights the marks are there and in others they are not seen - they are self marks, so a darker version of the red - most noticeable on the back - see photos to make sure you're happt