Collection of Six Shirtwaists and One Straw Hat, 1890-1920

This lot includes seven items; six shirtwaists and blouses, one hat from the Tasha Tudor Collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Tasha Tudor (née Starling Burgess, 1915-2008) was a writer and illustrator of children’s books, including Mother Goose and Corgiville Fair. The idyllic, 19th century world she painted in her books was the lifestyle she pursued: for much of her adult life Tudor lived on New England farms, weaving, tending to animals, baking bread, and collecting, mending, and wearing centuries-old clothing.

For detailed biography, see Jeanette Chandler Knazek, “Tasha Tudor,” Tashatudorandfamily.com.

THE FIRST
White sheer cotton blouse embellished with floral embroidery, a rolled point collar trimmed with lace, long sleeves with cuffs, front stitched grid and floral design, and front 1/4 button down closure. 1915.
Label: Blue Bird / Hand Made Blouse
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-646

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 40.5"
Waist: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"

THE SECOND
White cotton sheer hand made blouse with squared off rolled collar edged in lace, cuffed long sleeves, gathered back waist with ties, and left front side button closure. 1920.
Label: Blue Bird / Hand Made Blouse
Size Label: 36
Accession No.: 1996-647

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 37"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

THE THIRD
White cotton box cut blouse with squared off rolled collar edged in lace, cuffed long sleeves, gathered back waist, and left front side button closure. 1920.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-648

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE FOURTH
White cotton net lace shirtwaist lined with sheer silk, and boned stand collar, bloused front, fitted long sleeves, and center back button closure with back waist ties. 1890.
Unlabeled
Size Label: 34
Accession No.: 1996-652

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 24"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 19.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE FIFTH
Cream shirred cotton and lace ribbon pieced bodice with ruffled lace collar and long sleeves and center front button closure. 1910.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-653

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 27"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 14.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

THE SIXTH
Cream shirred cotton and lace ribbon pieced bodice with lace neckline, short sleeves, and center front hook and eye closure. 1920.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-654

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 26.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 19"

SEVENTH
Natural woven straw hat with layered brim, shallow cap, woven orange, pink, and blue ribbed ribbon band, and grosgrain ribbon strap.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-374

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 19"

Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisition Fund