the look

a 1970s vera neumann button-down in one of her most charming novelty prints — a border of hand-painted indian corn in mustard, orange, and brown climbing from the hem through husks and silks, on cream, with a contrast brown dagger collar, placket, and cuffs. it's signed twice: the ladybug label at the neck and "vera" painted right into the print at the hem. vera neumann built an american design empire on her painterly signed prints, and her blouses — scarcer than the scarves — are the collected format. the corn print is pure vera wit, and pure autumn.

details

• era: 1970s
• designer: vera neumann
• origin: usa
• design: button-front shirt in 65% polyester / 35% cotton broadcloth with a brown contrast dagger collar, front placket, and cuff trim. long sleeves with button cuffs, straight hem, brown buttons. hand-painted indian corn border print in mustard, orange, and brown rising from the hem, with the "vera" signature painted into the print at the front hem and the ladybug logo on the neck label. machine sewn.
• condition: excellent: pristine. no stains, holes, fading, or wear found; the print is bright and the fabric is crisp and sound.
• size & fit: tagged size 10 (vintage). best modern fit estimate is women's us 6 to 8 / small to medium. straight, easy cut; go by the flat measurements for fit.
• flat measurements: bust 17.5 in flat, shoulder 15.5 in, sleeve 21 in, length 24 in