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Beautiful c. 1838 - 39 Early Victorian Cream Wedding Dress NEW LISTING This c. 1838 - 39 wedding dress is truly beautiful. The bodice is as intricately made as any we have had and the condition is quite good. It has the wide neckline of the late 30s, with the complex sleeves treatment of the time, plus the fan pleated bodice. The neckline is trimmed with silk lace. The sleeves are piped and pleated and very trickily arranged into rosettes with white figured silk ribbon bows and smocked cuffs. The ribbon is also used as a sash with streamers. There are double rows of incredibly narrow satin piping edge the bodice and cuffs. It hooks at the center back and is completely hand sewn. The skirt is soft and full with hand cartridge pleated fullness and a wide cotton hem band. The fabric is a lightweight , almost sheer silk and wool combination weave with figured silk motifs throughout. The skirt is hand set onto a lined waistband. This band does have some machine chain stitching to secure the cotton backing. Due to the chain stitch, I would propose this was done in the 1850s to 1860s. The skirt and bodice have the same waist size and hook together at the sides. Label: none, provenance was given to me as from a Virginia estate. Size: Bodice: Bust: 28",Waist: 22“, Sleeves: 21”, Shoulder to Waist: 12.5“ Skirt: Waist: 22”, Hips: Full, Waist to Hem 37“, Sweep: 104” Condition: Very Good for this era and type of fabric. There are scattered losses to the wool fabric through-out, which is not uncommon given the age of the garment. We show some of the larger ones. There is one hand mended split area in the lower third of the skirt back, also shown. There are a group of gray spots at the back of the skirt as shown. There are dark lines through some areas of the silk motifs, but as these do not run through the ground, I suspect they are a flaw in the weave. All in all, a very presentable dress in very good condition for a lightweight, wool content dress in a cream color that is 174 years old and survived the American Civil War in Virginia. SOLD! |
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1908 - 1910 Edwardian Natural Linen Dress with Embroidered Blue Flowers NEW LISTING Sweet. The 1908 - 1910 dress in natural linen has a lovely shape and shows how the Edwardians could combine style with simplicity if they chose. The skirt is flared with a lovely A line shape and a large spray of soft blue flowers embroidered at the front. The bodice has shoulder flanges, long puffed sleeves and an inset waistband. The bodice, collar and wrists all have embroidery as well. The back closes with tons of tiny mother of pearl buttons Labels: None Size: Bust: 34", Waist: 23", Hips: 44", Shoulders: 14", Sleeves: 20", CB Neck to Waist:14", Waist to Hem: 33”, Hem Sweep: 92” Condition: Excellent. Clean, strong and even wearable. It ha been hand laundered and pressed. No spots, stains, or holes. SOLD! |
| Wonderful Printed Cotton 1860s Civil War Era Bodice NEW LISTING This hand sewn early 1860s printed cotton bodice has strong colors in a bold print that simulates an ikat weave. It’s great. The rusts and purple tones are picked up by the purple silk fringe edging the reveres and sleeve seams. The net lace collar is original and will be included. The bodice opens center front, but is lacking in any closures. There is piping on the revere seams. The sash has a finished end with metal loops . The opposite end has been re-stitched but there are thread indicators it was pleated to match. There are no hooks. It could clearly be worn without the sash at all. The back waist has been extended with brown polished cotton. This is set on with machine chain stitching. I suspect this and the sash were part of an ‘updating’ effort in the later 1860s. Label: none, provenance was given to me as from a Virginia estate. Size: Bodice: Bust: 32",Waist: 23“, Shoulders: 14”-15”, Sleeves: 23”, CB Neck to Waist: 14.5“ for original , 16.5“ with addition. Condition: Strong fabric, bright colors and very little sign of wear. No holes or stains. An attractive and very presentable bodice. Price: $99 |
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1880s Victorian Black Straw Bonnet with Flowers Not many of these older bonnets have their trimmings intact. This one does. This 1876 - 1882 black straw ladies bonnet with silk satin ribbon trim very effectively edged with a brown border with white and red flowers. The floral trims on the crown and under the brim are in the late Victorian style with mosses, twigs and ferns as well as blossom all in autumnal tones. The ha a higher , square edges crown and substantial ties. It is unlined and the maker’s number labels can still be seen. Labels: makers paper numbers Size: Brim overall: 10 1/2” X 8, Height of Crown 5” Condition: Very, Very Good. Strong and even wearable. The flowers show some wear, the ribbons are solid. The straw is in very good condition, with one 1/2 loss to the very edge, no breaks. There are only the slightest signs of surface wear to ribbon as shown. Price: $155 |
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Victorian 1890s Leg O’Mutton Olive Brown Wool Bodice with Fringed Bands This is a charming bodice, c. 1895 - 1898 in an olive brown wool with leg omitting sleeves and beautiful woven ribbon bands in olive rust and cream. This trim is used for the high stand collar, the cuffs, waistband and the front bodice bands. These tow are edged with matching silk floss fringe. The fitted and padded bodice closes with crocheted ball buttons and buttonholes under the fringe. This is beautifully boned. Our source notes it came from the Dorothy Yeager estate of Cincinnati. Label: none Size: Bust: 33", Waist: 22”, Shoulders: 13”, Sleeves: 25”, CB Neck to Hem: 17" Condition: Very Good. The interior is clean, the fabric is sturdy. No stains. There is one hole in the wool on the right sleeve at the elbow seam as shown, and faint fading to the left shoulder Price: $155 |
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1900s Embroidered Victorian Red Pinstriped Cotton Wrapper Size Large This is a very nicely sized c. 1900 cotton morning dress or wrapper in a crisp red pinstriped chambray type cotton. There is a lot of machine embroidery in red at the collar, fronts, cuffs and small back panel. Plus two large patch pickets with catch stitch details. The buttons at the front with small red buttons. There is an interior belt to hold the center back in at the waist. The gathered sleeves are ¾ length. As you can see the skirt is voluminous and there is quite a bit of train. These looser fitting morning dresses were such a practical choice for Victorian women. They could move and breathe in them for at home activities, and they worked well for maternity wear. Label: none Size: Bust: 42" , Shoulders: 17”, Waist: 36", Hips - Full, Sleeves: 20 1/2", CB Neck to Waist: 16", CF Neck to Floor: 54", CB neck to Floor: 61" Condition: Very Good. The interior is clean, the fabric is sturdy. There is one stains as shown near the hem. And one period mend as shown near the waist on the front. There are at least 2 small pin holes as shown RESERVED Price: $145 |
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1916 - 18 Silk Tulle Wedding Dress Large Size This ethereal dress from the Teens is an accomplished mixture of silk tulle net, crepe de chine and a iridescent weave not unlike duppioni silk. This deep ivory wedding gown has a silk lining, with a tucked and gathered tulle overlay and then embroidered and appliquéd crepe de chine bodice and apron panels. It’s as light and airy a dress as you can imagine. And remarkable to find a net dress in this condition. Silk tulle is as fine a net as you can find. The interior has a wide waist bad to hold the dress in place. The bell sleeves have pointed hems and ruffle ticks as well. Label: none, but professionally sewn quality. Size: Bust: 36",Waist: 29“, Hips: 40“, Shoulders: 16”, Sleeves: 20”, Shoulder to Waist: 15 1/2", Waist to Hem: 33 1/2”, Hem Sweep: 66”. Condition: Excellent. The only visible flaws are 2 pin dot spots on the bodice and a 1/4" spot on the skirt as shown. The underarms have light stains on the interior only. Price: $375 |
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Unusual Early 19th Century Victorian Silk Braid Bonnet This lovely little bonnet was a hot topic of my friends at the vintage Fashion Guild. We finally came up with a long age range of 1815 - 1845 as this style held on for some years. It is silk braid over a wire frame, with a “Tuscan“ style weave to the braid. The front brim is also supported with a buckram foundation. The back has a tiny ½” wide bavolet and a decorative bow. Its lined in a linen that does not appear to be original as it does not fully cover the structure and is of a coarser manufacture than the bonnet. This has a machine sewn edge. I am leaning toward the earlier date range of 1815 - 1820 with an added later lining, but as I am not a hat expert, that is just a lean. Label: none Size: Fits on a 22” head form. Condition: Bonnet body is excellent but for a un-sewn section of the lining, which we have left alone so the interior construction can be studied. The ties are rough and torn. The lining is age discolored. Price: $275 |
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Vintage Victorian 1860s Civil War Era Brown Damask Dress This wonderful c. 1865 brown damask 2pc dress appears to be a silk and linen blend. The bodice has the long shaped peplum of the period, with dropped shoulders, darts and a pleated back peplum. The seams are piped as shown. And the front closes with hooks under the decorative black glass buttons. We show this with a lace collar and brooch which are not included. The skirt is pleated onto a Silesia type waist band and has print cotton suspenders to hold it up as well. The skirt is interlined with the polished cotton and the hem is finished with braid. Size: Bust: 30”, Waist: 22”, Shoulders: approx. 14”, Sleeves: 1approx 21”, CB Neck to Waist: 13”. Skirt: Waist: 21.75”, Waist to Hem: 39“, Hem Sweep: 116" Condition: Excellent but for one flaw in the front of the skirt - a mended hole as shown and two missing buttons at the back waist. No fading, spots or stains. Price: $285 |
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Stylish 1910s Vintage Teens Cocoon Evening Coat This stylish coat comes from the Edwardian era - and it has that distinctive cocoon shape. The fabrics are a textured brocade and a black plush. The front has a convertible collar, bordered in the plush, with both a high button and loop closure and a more typical low opening to the low waist , where there is a large Art Deco Bakelite and rhinestone clasp. The sleeves fall from a deep kimono armhole and have shaped cuffs. The transition from the brocade to the plush is accomplished with alternating bands of each fabric at the low waist. This coat is lined in a figured muted grey green silk, while the interior collar lining has a band of trim-edged embroidered net lace. Label: none. Our source notes this is from the Princess King estate of Indianapolis. Size: Bust: up to 38”, High Hip: 40", Shoulders: approx. 15”, Sleeves: 24”, Neck to Hem: 47” Condition: Very, Very Good. The coat was hemmed up at one point and we have restored this to the original length, a slight fold line can still be seen, and the gold braid on the interior facing that would have edge the seam to the lining all the way to the hem has cut off a shown. A strong and even wearable, stylish coat of the teens era. SOLD ON LAYAWAY Price:$325 |
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Victorian 1860s Civil War Cotton Print Dress in White and Aqua This lovely mid 1860s gown is a one piece dress with an inset waistband, gathered skirt and 3 tiers of flounces on the skirt. The details are lovely. The bodice yoke is drawn up on tiny cords, the collar has a lace edging, the small white buttons are thread work over wood forms. The interior cotton bodice close with brass hooks and has hand done broderie anglaise on the wide straps. These show though the cotton sleeves ever so slightly. This is a really fine example of a Civil war era summer dress in a charming white, and aqua print cotton. The stitching is a combination of machine and hand sewn work. Label: none Size: Bust: 34”, Waist: 25”, Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15" , Sleeves: 18”, Neck to Waist: 15”, Waist to Hem at CF: 38”, Hem Sweep: 106” Condition: Excellent but for a tan stain on the hem of the third flounce a shown. Sturdy, good color, no repairs, all buttons and hooks present. Price: $405 |
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Vintage Victorian 1890s Wool Paisley Full Length Cape This gorgeous padded cape is full length and show the wonderful uses paisleys were put to. I believe this to be a c. 1890 - 95 cape constructed from an 1870s paisley. The colors are so strong and the sold blue centers are just vibrant. This a heavy winter garment, fully padded and lined in a changeable green silk. The back folds are controlled by an interior tape of the matching lining silk. The front closes to the waist with hooks. Capes were a great solution to outerwear for women in the 1890s, as dress and bodice sleeves grew top the point they could not be worn under a coat sleeve. Shawls were not terribly warm or effective over those leg o’mutton sleeves, either - hence the padded cape. Size: Shoulders: approx. 14”, CB Neck to Hem: 51“, Hem Sweep: 126" Condition: Exterior is Excellent. Only Interior flaw is loss the lining at the collar as shown. No spots or stains. Price: $475 |
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Mid Victorian 1850s Straw Bonnet with Moire and Velvet Trims This 1850s lady like straw bonnet has the classic deep brim and face covering sides of the mid Victorian era. The straw is natural toned, with both wide black silk moire and black silk velvet ribbon trimmings. The moire is used to finish both the exterior and interior of the brim edge. The bonnet is unlined. The long ties are black grosgrain milliner’s ribbon. Label - none Size:Front to Back, Crown to edge of Brim: 10" Condition: Good, wearable and very presentable for display. This has extensive period repairs that were then covered on the exterior with the trimmings. The hand stitching is visible on the inside close-up photos. It goes across the crown and along the neck base. I assume the moiré is the original trim, and the velvet the addition, but it could be the other way as they are intertwined.The ties are not original as they are a rayon. No spots or stains. Price: $225 |
 | Sophisticated c.1914 Chiffon & Velvet Opera Coat in Camel and Blue I love the color combination on this opera coat from that grand estate. Camel silk chiffon with a blue damask pattern combined with camel silk velvet. It's lovely. The coat is a dolman cut, with a low waist and blouson body over a smooth skirt that curves up to the front. The sleeves are elbow length, all the better to show off your evening gloves. The chiffon is layered over a silk interlining, then the satin lining inside. The cuffs and neckline are finished with pleated frills of aqua blue and camel chiffon. The neckline also has fur. The front closes with a hook and eye under the knotted cord medallion. Labels: none Size: Bust:52" Low Waist: 48" Sleeves from CB of Neck to Hem: 23 1/2" Center Back to Hem: 48" Condition: The chiffon and velvet are Excellent. You can see through the chiffon to the interlining of course, and this interlining has splitting. The interior lining is solid. The frills at the neck have many losses. The interior lining at the cuffs has a 3" wide band that has losses as well. Price: $195 |
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1880s Victorian Wine Velvet Bonnet with Chenille & Beaded Wings This lovely wine silk velvet bonnet from the 1880s is a lovely deep claret color. It's a small bonnet with a self velvet bow and short velvet ties. Over the bow are wired wings. These are spotted cream and black chenille with beaded jet tips. They are a bit asymmetrical. We are happy to offer this trim, neat bonnet of the later Victorian bustle period. Label:Mrs. A. E. Porter 328 4th St Louisville, KY Size: 8" X 8" overall Condition: Exterior is Excellent with just a tiny bit of nap loss along the edge of the bow loops. The wings are of the period, but may not be original. Hats were often re-trimmed. The original lining is in place but has many losses and is splitting. The maker's name can just be made out. Price: $85 |
