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Pre Civil War Vibrant Victorian 1850s Blue Striped Silk Dress This blue is so vibrant and rich and true proof those Victorians liked intense color. This c. 1855 2 piece gown is in a striped silk with red and white narrow stripes and horizontal fields of red and green dots. Its a really fine fabric and completely hand sewn. The trim is blue silk fringe. The bodice is backed in polished tan cotton and the sleeves and skirt in a polished blue. The front closes with hooks as do the wrists and skirt. These hooks may not be original, but they came with and they all match. The skirt is gathered onto a wide matching waist band and the hem is finished in a tan hem braid. The fitted bodice has 4 bust darts, a waist dart to define the front and side back princess seams. The peplum hem is finished in points at the sides and back. We show it with a later lace collar for effect and a period hoop. A really lovely gown from the period and one in sturdy condition. This comes from a Tennessee estate. Size: Bodice: Bust: 34,Waist:25,CB Neck to Waist: 13 1/2,Shoulders: approx 15, Sleeves: approx 25. Skirt:Waist: 28,Waist to hem: 40,Sweep: 114. Condition: No stains, no holes, very few signs of wear. The skirt is near Mint. The bodice has been altered, first taken in with brown hand sewing, them let out with aqua blue machine sewing and panels added at the sleeve and side front. The alterations have been removed. The bodice darts, center front and side seams have been hand sewn to their original lines. The side back seams show some needle holes as does the peplum in the front where a machine alteration had been done. Unfortunately, the front of the bodice at the side seam was trimmed away when the panel was added. We have set on a matching piece to return the front to its original size and shape. Please see the close-up. Price: $355 |
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c.1884 Victorian White Cotton Bustle Morning Dress or Wrapper An 1880s white cotton wrapper from the estate of Clara Myers McCulloch (1859 - 1951) of Lancaster Co, PA. She married in 1884 and I believe this large lot of clothing was her wedding trousseau - most of it has the Agnew & English of Philadelphia label. This was a fine old firm on Chestnut Street. This morning dress or wrapper is white cotton with extensive lace trim at the front and hem. The front is quite loose for comfort, while the Watteau back hides a fitted waist. The back flows into a very full trained skirt that is shaped for a bustle at the side back seams. The wrapper has long shaped sleeves with lace ruffles and a small stand collar. A lovely example of high Victorian morning wear with provenance. Label: none Size: Bust: 36, Waist: 32, Shoulders: 15, Sleeves: 22, CF Neck to Hem: 55, CB Neck to Hem: 67. Condition: Good and sturdy, presentable. There are 4 repairs to the lace at the hem. One 1/2" L shaped tear on the left under sleeve, scattered pin holes and a groups in small breaks as shown. The largest flaw is a L shape tear on the right side of the skirt. This has been backed with cotton and hand sewn. Please see photo. Price: $275 |
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c.1884 Fantastic Victorian Green Faille & Cut Velvet Bustle Dress An 1880s reception or dinner dress from the estate of Clara Myers McCulloch (1859 - 1951) of Lancaster Co, PA. The daughter of James and Elizabeth W. Meyers, she married Thomas McCulloch in 1884 and I believe this large lot of clothing was her wedding trousseau - most of it has the Agnew & English label. This gown is a wonderful combination of celadon green silk faille and a cream corded silk with red velvet roses. A gorgeous dress. The bodice is boned and closes at the front with hidden mother of pearl buttons. The cuffs match the skirt front and bodice plastron. The train is attached to the bodice and covers the cotton back panel of the skirt. All the Victorian dress maker tricks are on display here in a colorful dress with good provenance. Label: Agnew and English Phila. On the bodice and the petersham Size: For display purposes: Bodice: Bust: 33, Waist: 23, Shoulders: 13 Condition: Very, Very Good and fabric is sturdy. The armpits are clean, no holes, there is light soil on the train. There are 5 stains - one at the back and 2 at the side panel as shown, 2 more are hidden under the front drape. Closures are original. Price: $1050 |
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c.1884 Stunning Victorian Satin & Brocade Wedding Gown An 1880s wedding dress from the estate of Clara Myers McCulloch (1859 - 1951) of Lancaster Co, PA. The daughter of James and Elizabeth W. Meyers, she married Thomas McCulloch in 1884 and I believe this large lot of clothing was her wedding trousseau - most of it has the Agnew & English label. This wedding gown is a wonderful combination of cream satin, green and silver metallic brocade and pearl ornaments. And of course, lace trimmings. A stunningly beautiful dress. The bodice is boned an the boning is embroidered in pink! and closes at the front with a lacing. We use a modern cord in the photos. The neckline is embellished with lace, tulle and the collar and cuffs edged in pearls. The heavy skirt has the satin in drapes, poufs at the back, draped front panel with pearl drops and a very long train with multiple lace ruffle underneath. The skirt has an integral bustle pad as well. The train is attached to the skirt All the Victorian dress maker tricks are on display here in a beautiful dress with good provenance. Label: Agnew and English Phila. On the bodice and the petersham Size: For display purposes: Bust: 30, Waist: 22, Shoulders: 13 Condition: Good. The armpits are clean, no holes, there is very light soil on the train and scattered small spots on the skirt - these fall into the folds. The pearl ornaments at the front skirt have been secured and pearls replaced. The cuffs seem to be missing a 4th row of pearls. The neckline tulle is frail, as usual. The main issue is some splitting in the skirt train; this has been stabilized with fusible on the underside. However, some small splits continue to pop up as it is handled. The waist band has been reinforced with twill tape of the period. The price reflects the condition. Price: $450 |
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Elegant c. 1906 Black Silk & Lace Bodice B7 This elegant black figured sheer silk bodice has a smocked and corded yoke with a lovely wide lace bertha. The very high collar with lace overlay reeks of good breeding and is edged with a double row of pearls. The bodice has the blouson style of the Early Edwardian era, with a puff sleeve , fitted lower arm and a small peplum to tuck into a skirt. The interior is black silk. The bodice closes at the center back with hooks. Label: none Size: Bodice: Bust: 34, Waist: 22, Shoulders: 15, Sleeves: 22. CB Neck to Waist: 15. Condition: Excellent but for losses to the lace netting at the collar as shown. Armpits are clean, no holes. Price: $145 |
 | Victorian Golden Brown Faille Stole with Deep Fringe This Victorian era stole is a deep gold brown in a corded faille. It is quite wide e- we show it folded in half lengthwise. The deep integral fringe is amazing. This is not tied on, but is actually the thread of the stole. It is intricately tied, with many knots and divisions. Another grand piece from the McCulloch estate. A wonderful piece for wear , display or decorating. Label: none Size: 83 Long X 33 Wide plus 20 fringe at each end. Condition: Excellent but for a mottling of the dye tones that is visible in the photos. RESERVED Price: $150 |
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c. 1884 Gold Silk and Celadon Green Plush Victorian Bustle Dinner Dress An 1880s dinner dress from the estate of Clara Myers McCulloch (1859 - 1951) of Lancaster Co, PA. She married in 1884 and I believe this large lot of clothing was her wedding trousseau - most of it has the Agnew & English of Philadelphia label. This was a fine old firm on Chestnut Street. This dinner dress is a gold silk with a celadon green plush underskirt and cuffs. The long line bodice laces front and back although the back is decorative only. There is a bit of pearl trim at the front neckline - I suspect there was a lace collar above this. The skirt has swags, puffs and drapes of the gold silk over the plush underskirt. A matching green silk satin is used for the swag and pleated frills. All of this is mounted on a cotton base. Label: Half of petersham band: Agnew and English Philadelphia Size: Bodice: Bust: 32, Waist: 23, Shoulders: 13, Sleeves: approx. 12, CB Neck to Waist: 14, Skirt: Waist: 23 1/2", Waist to Hem: 38. Condition: Good and sturdy, presentable. There is a large moisture stain and ring on the left side of the skirt - this shows quite well in the photos. And there are two large light spots on the bodice - also visible in the photos. The back lacing cord is original, the front cord is missing and we have used a bit of modern rattail. As mentioned, we believe there would have been a piece of lace or lace collar at the neckline. Half of the interior petersham band is missing. Price: $410 |
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c. 1884 Victorian Wine Wool and Cut Velvet Bustle Dress An 1880s visiting dress from the estate of Clara Myers McCulloch (1859 - 1951) of Lancaster Co, PA. She married in 1884 and I believe this large lot of clothing was her wedding trousseau - most of it has the Agnew & English label. This day or visiting dress is a wonderful combination of texture in wine wool and a very deep wine cut velvet. The velvet is used to edge the over-skirts, as appliques on the swags and cuffs, and a chenille fringe is used to edge both a bodice swag and a skirt panel. The bodice has the long clean lines of the period, with all the draping and volume in the skirt. The bodice has a long asymmetric peplum, side swag and back drape. The skirt has a velvet front and woolen back drapes with silk taffeta pleated frills. There are 2 wonderful netted bobble tassels at the back. Label: none Size: Bodice: Bust: 32, Waist: 22, Shoulders: 13, Sleeves: 19. CB Neck to Waist: 14, Skirt: Waist: 22, Waist to Hem: 38 Condition: Very Good and sturdy. There is a mended hole at the bust as shown. The buttons are all there but have been re-sewn. There does seem to be a missing section of pleating on the back skirt under the drapes - some of the cotton underskirt shows here and that would not have been the case. There are small moth hole repairs in the bodice and light spots as shown with light areas of wear at underarms. The fringe has some losses. Most of the interior bones have been removed. All in all , a very presentable gown of the period. Price: $595 |
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Bold c. 1889- 1890 Victorian Blue And Rust Striped Silk Dress LG SZ D1962 Here we show a colorfully striped silk dress from a Tennessee estate. The colors are grand - a true blue and a vibrant rust in a figured striped silk. This is a late 1880s - early 1890s silk dress with velvet plastron and collar. The unboned bodice has a cotton interior with wrap front and rust braid to trim. The sleeves are slightly puffed and cut on the bias. The skirt is in 2 layers, with silk cut straight with a pleated back over a cotton base that is edge at the hem with the silk and has a rust hem braid. The bodice hooks under the silk and velvet. it is not common to find a dress in this size and wonderful color range from the period. Label: none Size: Bodice: Bust: 36, Waist: 28, Shoulders: 13 1/2, Sleeves: 20. CB Neck to Waist: 14. Skirt: Waist: 28, Waist to Hem: 38. Condition: Excellent but for a alteration to the under bodice. Fabric is fresh, crisp and clean. No stains or holes. Armpits have light wear. The under bodice has had a section cut out at the center front. This matches a hand sewn seam in the velvet plastron, so I suspect a neckline alteration was contemplated at one time and then regretted. When the bodice is closed, all is well as you can see. RESERVED Price: $425 |
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Feminine c. 1909 Edwardian Corset with Green Ribbons This is a delightful Edwardian era corset in cream drill with pale green ribbons applied with a twisted faggotting stitch in green silk thread. This is another piece from that Tennessee estate that brought us 4 wonderful dresses. This Weingarten Bros. corset has a flatter front and longer line and a busk front/laced back combination. Lei of www.corsetsandcrinolines tells me this is a transitional corset from the shorter S bend to the longer lines of the 1910s. The style is a transitional one from 1904 - 1909. But why do we date it to 1909? Inside is stamped: Worlds Fair Special". We believe that would be the 1909 Seattle Worlds Fair. Label: WB Erect Form Corset Worlds Fair Special Style D Size: laced a small as possible, so can be laced up to 3 - 4 larger. Bust: 27, Waist: 20 1/2", Hips: 31, Front Length over bust to hem: 12. Condition: Excellent but for light allover spotting as shown and light wear to ribbon. The corset lace is not original but is a period NOS one we have saved for just such an occasion. Price: $375 |
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c. 1895 Brown Silk Faille Day Dress with Lace Jabot and Leg-O'Mutton Sleeves This is elegant. It truly is. I am a huge fan of leg-o'mutton sleeves. I have no idea why. And this dress has them in spades. The fabric is a brown silk faille with beaded trim and lace jabot. The bodice is styled with a crossover drape, high ruched collar with ruffles, aforesaid huge sleeves, and beaded trimmings and rosettes at the waist closure and CB pointed waist. At this point, a bow with long tails is found. The skirt is stiffened throughout and pleated toward the back with a lot of flare and has internal tapes to control the fullness and a velvet hem binding. The bodice is boned. We acquired this gown from a Tennessee estate - name given on request. Size: Bodice: Bust: 30", Waist: 23", Shoulders: 11½" Sleeves: 24", CB Neck to Waist: 15". Skirt: Waist: 22", Hips: full, Waist to Hem: 44". Condition: Fresh, clean and crisp. Would appear unworn except for underarm discolorations. No other spots or stains or signs of wear. Price: $525 |
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Outstanding 19th Century Handmade Duchesse Brussels Lace Shawl I will state up front I am no expert on lace. It's a gap in my education. From my research I believe this to be handmade Duchesse/Brussels needle and bobbin lace from the later 19th century. It comes from the estate of a socially prominent lady born in 1921 who married into the family of Col. Matt Winn, an early President of Churchill Downs and the man who made the Kentucky Derby what it is today. The owner's name will be made available to the purchaser.I include close-ups of the lace for your viewing. This shawl is triangular with wonderful spring floral motifs throughout, including tulips, daisies, and peonies. And the variety of leaf shapes is amazing. All are connected with scroll work. There is very little net backing, this is a very open piece of lace with brides everywhere. It's really a bit past my abilities to describe. You really must look at the photos. Size: 112" Long X Wide 49" Condition: Excellent. No spots, no stains no holes. Price: $825 |
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1918 Cream Silk Satin Beaded Wedding Dress with Pearl Starbursts A favorite dress form my personal collection. It's the pearl starbursts. This is a wedding dress from Perry County, KY c. 1918. The slip of paper had the bride's name, but wouldn't you know they left it out of the bag. I sighed a lot when I got home from Lexington. So my memory tells me 1918, Perry County,KY, deep in Eastern KY, in the Appalachians. Hazard is the County Seat. Just goes to show those ladies in the mountains knew how to dress in 1918. This cream silk satin and oyster chiffon dress has a lot going on. There's the draped asymmetric and layered skirt, the draped swag up to the bodice, the pearl encrusted buckle, a softly fitted bodice comprised of a draped satin overlay over beaded chiffon, chiffon butterfly sleeves, and a shoulder train! The train is detachable at the shoulder with snaps, yet appears to have once had swing tacks at the waist. The sleeves and neckline are bound in satin. Label:none Size: Bust:35", Waist: 26", Shoulders: 14", Shoulder to Waist: 15", Hips: 42", Waist to Hem: 37", Hem circumference: 52". Train: Shoulder to hem : 87". Condition: Dress is very Good: the chiffon sleeves have losses and have been backed in their entirety, there is a soiling at the center front as shown, and there are 3 small spots on the skirt. The snaps on the net under bodice and chiffon overlay have had to be reinforced, and the silk satin at the right shoulder closure has a reinforced split. The lining to the train has splitting - the outer train does not. Price: $450 |
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1906 Taupe Silk Wedding Set with Provenance Another piece from my personal collection. This is the wedding set of Faye M. Duffy, (1882- 1937),worn on the morning of her August 4, 1906 marriage to Otha Hill Wathen (1881 - 964), both born in of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Wathen was the President of the American Medicinal Spirits Company,a legal seller of medicinal whiskey during Prohibition, a bourbon distiller with the R.E. Wathen Distillery (the Old Grand-dad label) and was an early owner of the Louisville Colonels professional baseball team. The matching taupe silk shantung bodice and jacket are trimmed with faggotting, pin tucks and polychrome lace applique. The shoes are a fine grey doeskin pump with bow and stacked heel. The hat is flower covered with silk satin ribbons and huge wired bow. The jacket is lined in silk satin. The label is from one the top dressmakers in Louisville, KY of the time - Madame Grunder, located on 4th Ave., who had an extensive mail order business throughout the US, Mexico, Cuba, Japan and Canada. She shopped for fabrics and trims in NYC, Paris and London and was a friend to Paquin. Provenance: The set cmoes with a handwritten note and a school certificate from Nazareth Academy, Bardstown, KY, dated June 21st, 1900. Label: Grunder Louisville, Ky Size: Bodice: Bust: 36", Waist: 23". Jacket: Bust: 36", Shoulders: 15", Sleeves:18",CB Neck to Hem : 19". Shoes: Tiny and narrow. Hat - small percher crown. Condition: Very Good. The jacket has interior damage from the original sweat shields that are still in place. The bodice has scattered stains from these as well and scattered spotting. The front edge of the bodice peplum ( meant to be tucked in) has been trimmed. The shoes are excellent. The silk trims of the hat are in an advanced state of shattering. The jacket and bodice display quite well - the discolorations from the shields are hidden when on the form. Price: $255 |
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Ca. 1905 Edwardian White Cotton Lingerie Dress Here we have a delightful ca 1905 lingerie style summer dress in white cotton. This Edwardian era dress has full length sleeves, and a high but un-boned lace collar. It is embellished with net lace insertion, pin tucks, machine made Broderie Anglaise, eyelet and chemical lace trims. The bodice features an eyelet overlay with decorative crocheted buttons at the edges. The dress closes center back with the snaps and hooks and bars. We show this dress over a period slip ( not included) and on a period form for the shape. It is not boned or lined and as it was of course intended to be a washable dress. We do show the dress with a period but not original belt - it will be included, although the button would need to be moved to fit the waist of the dress. I will say it could use a few more snaps on the overlay and yoke closure, but does not ever seem to have had any more than this Label: none Size: Bust: 40", Waist: 27", Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 23" CB Neck to Waist: 15", High Hip: 40", Waist to Hem: Front 39" Back 40", Hem circumference: 118" Condition: Excellent - clean and solid. The back overlay seems to need a closure at the side waist but does not appear to have ever had one. We have pinned it on the form. Of course, a belt would hold this down. Price: $145 |
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Iridescent Blue 1850 Victorian Silk Day Dress with Pelerine This is a stunning ca 1850 day dress in blue to red shot silk . And it's a decent size! It's a one piece dress with inset waistband, pleated skirt , and muslin bodice lining. The matching pelerine is unlined with bias trim. The dress closes at the front with hooks and a snap at the neck. This is in lovely condition. An quality early piece for the particular collector. We have shown it over 2 petticoats for volume. Provenance as given by previous seller: Magdalena Brake or her sister Catherina of Letterkenny Twp , Franklin County, PA Condition. Excellent. Just some picks at the CB bodice. One 1/8" pin hole in CB skirt mid way up. Size: Bust:36", Waist:28"(This is high), Dropped Shoulder: 17", Sleeves: 21½", CB Neck to Waist:15", Waist to Hem CF: 38", CB: 40", Hem circumference: 140" Price: $475 |
