Forest Green Crocheted HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's to early 1900's Queen Sized

Description

Woman's queen sized, hand crocheted "Hug-me-tight" vest.
The vest is sized "Queen" to fit most adult women who wear size XL-3X. The side ties allow for adjustment to a range of sizes.
Hand crocheted in dark forest green wool-look acrylic yarn. It buttons down the front with four large antiqued gold colored metal buttons which have a Chinese style design. The tasseled ties at the sides can be adjusted for a flattering fit. The garment is v-shaped front and back. It is crocheted in flattering
raised
diagonal rows and it has a pretty scalloped edging around the neck and outside edges which flare over the shoulder area. The arm opening are large enough to accommodate the fullest of sleeves.
It measures approximately 25" from the top back of the V-necked edge to the bottom edge. The waist can be tightened down to about 46" and can be expanded by loosening the side ties. Due to the nature of crochet work it is quite stretchy, the yarn is soft, warm and comfortable.
During much of the 1800's and  into the early 1900's many styles of crocheted and knitted vests were featured in fashion magazines. Known by many names such as sontag, spencer, habit shirt, crossover shawl, bosom friend, heart warmer and hug me tight. All refer to a garment that is worn on the upper body.  Many were of the wrap around style known as sontags, but several styles featured buttons down the front.
The hug me tight is a wonderful, attractive garment which is also very functional. The upper body is kept warm while the arms are left free. The side ties keep the garment close to your body and out of the fire, food, wash water and other hazards women of the period faced in their daily lives.
I suggest the hug me tight be hand washed cold, lay flat to dry, reshape to size. Do not bleach.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Thanks for looking and Happy eBaying!
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