Hello and Welcome to the Textile Trunk please follow us on Instagram! This gorgeous smock is made of a medium weight cotton. There may be a very small amount of linen in the weave, however the cotton content is much higher. This textile dates c1910 Any art lover will recognize these textiles from many 19th century French paintings. Hand and machine stitched. Saturated indigo with some of the original glazing! The gathers up around the neck are just gorgeous. There is a button at the top of the opening. Lovely tiny tiny gathers. These textiles were worn to protect the clothing of a man and were saved for special occasions and festivals! You will see them in 19th and 18th century French paintings!! Gorgeous for wearing or display! These wear with such style! Comfy and beautiful MEASUREMENTS : This lovely textile measures approximately : Chest : 76 inches around Waist :90 inches shoulders 26 inches laid flat across the back Sleeves 21 inches long Length 36 inches CONDITION: This smock is in as found, not freshly laundered condition This textile is in lovely condition. The seam at the sleeves has come unstitched and can be stitched back together! Generally it’s in gorgeous condition with only light signs of time and use often inherent in these wonderful antique textiles! 20220513 Inventory number : Y79.