Embroidered Shirt | Pliesovce, Slovakia

$160.00

Out of stock

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Hont region | Dobra Niva or Pliesovce area
Era: Mid-20th century (post 1950)
Condition: good; faint stains and spotting; underarm seam starting to ravel; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
   Across front: 20.5″ side to side
   Length: 24.5″
   Sleeve inseam: 26″
Additional Notes: Elegant man’s shirt from one of the villages around Dobra Niva or Pliesovce. Men’s shirt in this area of the Hont region share similar characteristics so it is difficult to distinguish the exact village of this example. Cotton ground fabric with counted cross-stitch hand embroidered floral motifs on the front, cuffs and collar.

Additional information

Weight 2 lbs
Condition

Suitable for wear

Era

Mid 20th Centuty (post-1950)

Gender

Men's clothing