The ties are quite usual in Edwardian blouses. They are sewn to the back
of the blouse and come around to tie in front. They are often too short
to tie in a bow rather than a knot, although possibly the original
wearer had a smaller waistline than a modern wearer. It's hard to tell
the waist size with a full style of blouse. The purpose of the ties is
to keep the blouse from riding up, and to secure the arrangement of
waist folds the wearer made when putting on the blouse, especially if
the blouse has a front "puff" (it will look longer in front than in back
when not being worn if that is the case). Blouses of this period could
button in either the front or the back, but whichever has the ties sewn
to it is the back.
Hope this helps.
Fran
Lavolta Press
Books of historic clothing patterns
www.lavoltapress.com
On 8/14/2015 8:21 AM, WorkroomButtons.com wrote:
We've encountered a puzzling detail present on several early 1900's shirtwaists
at the Reed Homestead (THS Clothing Collection). One example can be seen here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/workroombuttons/albums/72157657235770901
Please be sure to scroll down a bit and read the descriptions below the photos.
1. What is the function of the ties? Front ties are too short to be tied into
a back bow, and inside ties...?2. Which is the front side of the shirtwaist:
pleats or buttons?
We're really stuck here! Can anyone help us out? Thanks!
Sincerely,Dede O'Hair _________________________
West Village Studio
www.workroombuttons.com
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