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100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size
100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size

100% Wool Crocheted Cream HUG ME TIGHT SONTAG 1800's- early 1900's Queen Size

$ 52.8

Availability: 76 in stock
  • Material: 100% Wool
  • Size: One Size: Plus
  • Condition: This is a new, unworn item.
  • Color: Ivory
  • Gender: Women
  • Brand: Handmade
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style: Jackets, Coats & Cloaks

    Description

    Woman's queen size hand crocheted "Hug-Me-Tight" Sontag Vest made of 100% wool. This is a new, unworn item.
    The vest is sized queen to fit most adult women who wear size1XL-3XL. The side ties allow for adjustment to a range of sizes.
    Hand crocheted in Aran style natural cream colored wool yarn. It buttons down the front with four  7/8" buttons with shell-style  inner and outer rings of iridescent cream and butterscotch and a narrow circle of brass with an antiqued design of Celtic knots.  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 28" from the top back of the V-necked edge to the bottom edge. The waist can be tightened down to about 48" 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.
    I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Thanks for looking and Happy eBaying!
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