All The Pretty Dresses

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, January 27, 2012

Early 1870's Bodice

From the seller:

This Auction is for A Victorian Era Ladies Waist Coat.

After measuring I would say this coat would fit a size 6 , but please check size chart to be sure. Fabric is a type of satin jacquard. The fabric itself is still strong and is not shattering. Color is a deep purple/eggplant. This coat is the real deal pre-dates 1900. It is missing buttons and will need some minor TLC / mending, but I feel it could be worn again. Front is missing 3 buttons that could be taken from sleeve cuffs.

Measurements~

Bust: 32 inches

Waist: 24 inches

Sleeves: 18 inches

Back Neckline to Hem: 23 inches

Underarm to End of Tails: 35 inches

Any questions just ask.

From Me:
The seller took a bunch of the photos of the front of the dress and only one of the back. However, it looks like it might support a small bustle so this is either late 1860's or early 1870's.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Early 1870's Bodice

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