FINE CHINA Lovely Asian skirt with the fine hand embroidery. Decorated with flowers and butterflies. Apron skirt wraps and is held with a bakelite button at waist. The side panels are pleated and are held in place by hand stitching. Partially lined. I can't imagine all the hours that it took to make this work of art.
ERA: guesstimate 1930s
LABEL: n/a
SIZE: small to medium waist: 26", the buttons can easily be moved and accommodate apporox up to waist 30" length: 36"
FABRIC: unmarked, feels like silk with cotton waist.
COLOR: mostly lavender and blue
CONDITION: pretty amazing for it's age. there is some fraying on the inside lining of skirt. a couple of pin size rust spots...pretty minor wear.
FINE CHINA Antique Hand Embroidered Silk Apron Skirt