1970’s Semi Sheer Top Featuring Hand Embroidered Stumpwork

$275.00

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Description

This semi-sheer black top features stumpwork on the front as well as eack of the caftan-like sleeves. It has no labels. The photos show the reverse side of the embroidery. The sleeves are pointed on one end and fan out when the arm is lifted to show the embroidery. The bottom is slightly asymmetrical. It has no labels. The black fabric is a synthetic. It measures Shoulder to shoulder 16″ Bust 38″ Waist 38″. Circa ? 1970’s. “Stumpwork is a style of three-dimensional hand embroidery that originated in 17th-century England. Also known as raised work,”