100% Wool Crochet Brown HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Size Sm-Lg

Description

Woman's regular size hand crocheted "Hug-Me-Tight" Sontag Vest made of 100% wool. This is a new, unworn item.
The vest is sized regular fit most adult women who wear size small to large. The side ties allow for adjustment to a range of sizes.
Hand crocheted in 100% natural colored wool yarn the color does not show well in some of the pictures. Th last picture is closest to the actual color. The wool is undyed, in natural shades of brown mixed with gray wool. It buttons down the front with four 1" buttons  made of natural mother of pearl with an iridescent finish.  Tasseled ties at the sides of the hug-me-tight 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 36" 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 and  hand-washable or dry clean.
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.
100% wool should never be washed in a washing machine! I suggest the hug me tight be hand washed cold, lay flat to dry, reshape to size. Do not bleach. It can also be dry cleaned.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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