This shirt is made from a heavy-crocheted tablecloth, circa 1930s-1950s, overdyed a deep violet. Crocheting has historically been an easy way to make lace for domestic use and clothing, from table runners to bedspread borders. Hand-mending throughout. 

• Five front buttons
• Dry clean only
  

All wear, mending, and idiosyncrasies are unique to the original textile.