1950s Red Chinoiserie Top

 

 

 

 

The mystique of the Far East has held an appeal to Westerners for centuries. This chinoiserie rayon shirt is the perfect way to express your inner 'China Doll'. A slim fitting, pagoda and san-pan motif embroidered top on a Chinese red background, it features a mandarin collar, an extended cap sleeve and frog closures up the front. Made in Shanghai by Peony, it measures 33" at the bust, 31" at the ribcage under the bust, and 24" in length. Best suited to a modern 4 to slender 6.  Excellent condition.  $65