A beautiful French chemise from the mid-1800s, carrying the quiet romance of another time. Sewn from thick, untouched linen with a natural, rustic texture, this piece feels as though it has been waiting all these years just for you. The front is detailed with a graceful pleat, while a crisp white cotton collar adds a gentle contrast. At the side seam, near the hip, you’ll find a delicate cherry red monogram—“LB”—stitched by hand, a small and personal signature from its past.
Soft gathering at the back of the neck allows the fabric to fall fluidly, giving this long-sleeved shirt a graceful, easy drape. Side slits at the hem provide freedom of movement—a thoughtful detail for long days spent working or wandering. Once intended as a simple everyday garment, today it makes the perfect painter’s smock or artist’s shirt, or a very chic dress full of quiet charm and bohemian spirit.
The linen itself is strong, raw, and timeworn, with a texture that tells its own story. Though still crisp from years of storage, it will soften beautifully with wear and washing, becoming more and more your own.
Whether you keep it for yourself or offer it as a gift to a creative soul, this chemise promises to bring a touch of old-world romance to everyday life.
Material: 100% hemp and cotton
Size(cm): W sleeve end to sleeve end 126 L94 W armpit to armpit 61*
*I measure all garments laid flat, so the actual fit may be slightly smaller once worn. For the best comparison, I recommend measuring a similar piece from your own wardrobe in the same way.
Condition: Great good condition for its age, with a graceful, time-softened character.
A beautiful French chemise from the mid-1800s, carrying the quiet romance of another time. Sewn from thick, untouched linen with a natural, rustic texture, this piece feels as though it has been waiting all these years just for you. The front is detailed with a graceful pleat, while a crisp white cotton collar adds a gentle contrast. At the side seam, near the hip, you’ll find a delicate cherry red monogram—“LB”—stitched by hand, a small and personal signature from its past.
Soft gathering at the back of the neck allows the fabric to fall fluidly, giving this long-sleeved shirt a graceful, easy drape. Side slits at the hem provide freedom of movement—a thoughtful detail for long days spent working or wandering. Once intended as a simple everyday garment, today it makes the perfect painter’s smock or artist’s shirt, or a very chic dress full of quiet charm and bohemian spirit.
The linen itself is strong, raw, and timeworn, with a texture that tells its own story. Though still crisp from years of storage, it will soften beautifully with wear and washing, becoming more and more your own.
Whether you keep it for yourself or offer it as a gift to a creative soul, this chemise promises to bring a touch of old-world romance to everyday life.
Material: 100% hemp and cotton
Size(cm): W sleeve end to sleeve end 126 L94 W armpit to armpit 61*
*I measure all garments laid flat, so the actual fit may be slightly smaller once worn. For the best comparison, I recommend measuring a similar piece from your own wardrobe in the same way.
Condition: Great good condition for its age, with a graceful, time-softened character.
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