50s folk cropped blouse - hand-smocked neckline & wrists, cutwork embroidery versatile and scalloped lace edging at

and scalloped lace edging at armholes and hem

rolled top handles

Fits daily essentials (or a 13" macbook) with ease

animal print fur hats like this were a late-1960s to early-1970s cold-weather status accessory

no visible stains

50s folk cropped blouse - hand-smocked neckline & wrists, cutwork embroidery versatile and scalloped lace edging atThis vintage cropped blouse is rooted in Central Eastern European folk dress traditions where the bodice of the outfit (a vest, corset, or structured overlayer) covered the torso while the blouse's sleeves remained visible. In that system, the blouse's shortened body was intentional. The neckline and wrists are finished with very intensive hand smocking (no elastic) a labor heavy technique used to tame volume and create structure without stiffness.