This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Purple Bodice 1870's
From the seller:
This blouse is a beautiful example of Ladies' Victorian- era clothing! It is made from royal blue silk, and I purchased it from the same estate as the other Victorian and Edwardian-era clothing and accessory items I currently have up for auction. It is not in wearable condition. It does fit my mannequin, who is approximately a size 8. The front is in great condition, but the blouse was displayed in a nook with a skylight for many years, so the back is terribly bleached out to a dull gray-blue, and has many splits. Perhaps it could be restored or simply displayed in a shadow box, and then you wouldn't see the back. The most unique and lovely feature of this garment is the original glass lion's head buttons, which have a carnival glass like lustre to them. They also have gold china paint highlights throughout. I have a few Victorian and Edwardian era items and accessories up for auction right now. Please take a look at all the pics & feel free to ask any questions.
From Me:
Wow! A wearable size!
Labels:
1870s,
19th Century,
bodice,
Victorian,
womens
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