Rare Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage White And Red Hungarian Eastern European Embroidered Folk Smock Top Jacket Dress The collarless v-neckline and opening

The collarless v-neckline and opening below the three unusual triangular buttons are positioned to draw the eye to the centre of the jacket and complement the silhouette

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The small collar leads to a single row of fabric covered buttons which fasten the jacket at the front

The cut and style of the coat when combined with the frog fastenings give this an oriental feel

The coat and dress are unlined and do not have any maker’s labels

Rare Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage White And Red Hungarian Eastern European Embroidered Folk Smock Top Jacket Dress The collarless v-neckline and openingThis fabulous jacket was made from a lightweight white cotton in the 1950s. It was cut in a classic loose fitting smock design with large patch pockets on each side. The notched lapel collar leads to a single row of four barrel shaped buttons that fasten the jacket and large turn up cuffs adorn the gently fluted sleeves. The real design detail of this piece is the wonderful red floral embroidery that rubs from the shoulders to the waist as well as