- Original early 20th-century French biaude smock - Dating from the 1900s–1910s - Deep indigo-dyed linen construction - Traditional long, loose workwear silhouette - Heavily gathered neckline and shoulder detailing - Pleated sleeves with buttoned cuffs - Original shell buttons - Two large front patch pockets - Hand-embroidered former owner’s name beneath the back collar - Naturally faded throughout with rich indigo variation and patina - Rare surviving example of traditional French rural workwear - Good antique condition with age-related wear, fading and historic repairs throughout
