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Glorious Mid 18th Century Silk Brocade Bodice This treasure is from our long stashed stock of 18th century fashions. The silk brocade fabric is simply wonderful with a scrolling ribbon an floral motif. The colors are blue, white, red and green. This would have been worn with a separate stomacher, one that could be changed to suit the occasion or taste of the wearer. The bodice is lined in linen and still has the linen tapes to tie it across the bust under the stomacher. The peplum is lined in blue cotton. The sleeve flounces are unlined and finished off with braid and silk fly tassels. Echoing menswear of the time, there are small pocket flaps on the side front peplums. The bodice is all hand sewn and unaltered. Size: Given only for display purposes: Bust: approx. 32"-34" , Waist: 23" - 25" , Shoulders: 13" , Shoulder to Waist: 13 1/2" " Condition: Remarkable considering it’s 250 years old. The fabric is sturdy and can be handled. This displays beautifully. There are small organic stains on the interior of the peplum and the right back shoulder as shown. There are small lightened areas at the armpits, one of which has a split as shown. The color is strong and not faded. SOLD! |
| 18th Century Beautifully Embroidered Monochromatic Silk Twill Antique Waistcoat This c. 1780s - 90s beautifully embroidered waistcoat has a silk twill fabrics with a floral spray embroidery pattern carried out in silver metal, cream silk floss, metal studs and silver spangles. The ground is down with alternating floral sprays and spangles circles. The buttons are covered and embroidered to match with silver spangles as well.The linen back has two ties to fit it in as desired. Label - museum style accession label 5.H.Proctor Size: Chest: 39", Waist: 39", CB Length: 18 1/2". Condition: Very Good. The underarms are discolored as shown, there is a small grouping of spots as shown, and quite a few missing spangles in the overall ground. A very presentable and sturdy example of a 18th garment. SOLD! |
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Antique c. 1790s Black and Cream Cut Velvet and Silk Satin Waistcoat This beautifully woven short waistcoat is c. 1790 - 1800 in a cut velvet to silk satin . The pattern was woven a disposition.The color scheme is monochromatic, in black and a deep cream. The motif is floral and yet classical in effect. The cut includes a double breasted front with wide reveres, a high stand collar, and large standing welt pockets. The linen back has boned tabs with metal eyelets to lace it in. The buttons are metal with a central 6 pointed star surround by a circle of 5 pointed stars. That the fabric was expensive is borne out by the piecing at the center back of the collar - every scrap was used and at the shoulder, where the velvet pile would have been worn down by a coat, was done in the linen. Label - museum style accession label 7.H.Proctor Size: Chest: 36", Waist: 36",CB Length: 18 1/2". Condition: Very Good.The underarms are discolored as shown, and the back is lightly discolored as shown.A very presentable and sturdy example of a 18th garment. SOLD! |
 Click here for photos Order Here | 18th Century Polychrome Embroidered Antique Silk Waistcoat c. 1780s NEW LISTING Men's waistcoats of the 18th Century were amazing areas of display and even ostentation, and this in a era that saw the most decorative embroidery on men's clothing in the last three hundred years. This ivory silk satin example has floral spays in brown, pale gold, rose and blue plus ivory braid with silver spangles. The buttons are covered and embroidered to match. The linen back has both ties and hand worked eyelets to lace it up. Size: Chest: 42" Waist: 40" CB Length: 23 1/2" Condition: Good. The bottom button is missing its interior wood form. The collar has been relined by hand. The underarms have been repaired by hand as shown and there are two 1/4" holes on the fronts as shown. The embroidered edges show wear, and most of the spangles are missing. The interior lining has significant losses at the front hems. Small mend on the back panel. Still, a very presentable and sturdy example of a 18th garment in a larger size. Price: $675 |
