Category Archives: Vintage Blouse

The Princess Post

Posted on 23/07/2012 by Anu M

And the princess of Cooch-Behar in a blouse that shows a more demure Edwardian influence. Also from the National Portrait Gallery. And another princess of Cooch-Behar in what appears to be Edwardian costume. More on her here.

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The Flapper Princess Post

Posted on 22/07/2012 by Anu M

  A number of 1920s influences here from the lame like fabric to the sleeveless blouse to the headband.  The sitter is Princess Lalitarni (Lalitrani?!) of Burdwan. PS: The copyright bit always causes me concern but I am fairly sure … Continue reading →

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The Victorian Blouse

Posted on 16/07/2012 by Anu M

Not sure who the painter is.  But definitely shades of Victoriana in that blouse.  

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Stand up Collar

Posted on 14/07/2012 by Anu M

  The always lovely Waheeda rocks a stand-up collar blouse.

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The 1920s Blouse

Posted on 14/06/2012 by Anu M

Demure and a little saucy. Brief info on Patience Cooper here.

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The Woollen Blouse

Posted on 12/06/2012 by Anu M

A sweater blouse for a simple Bengal sari. Circa 1930s Pic source

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The “Flapper” Blouse

Posted on 11/06/2012 by Anu M

Probably from the 1930s with Devika Rani channeling her inner flapper. The sari brooch needs to make a comeback. The heroines of 1920s and 1930s Indian cinema were kickass. Pic from The Hindu Photo Library.

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The Abbreviated Victorian

Posted on 10/06/2012 by Anu M
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The 1940s Blouse

Posted on 10/06/2012 by Anu M

Wondering if the 1940s blouses were influenced by the boxy look of wartime fashions in Europe.

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The 1940s Blouse

Posted on 10/06/2012 by Anu M
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