Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Dressing Robe



From the seller:
I AM OFFERING THIS ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN ERA, MORNING COVERUP, IT IS HAND STITCH FLOWERS, WITH SILK BOWS. THE FRABIC IS IN GREAT SHAPE, IF IT WAS WORN, IT WAS USE VERY LITTLE, IT HAS THE LACE EDGES AROUND WHOLE TOP. IT IS A VERY LIGHT WEIGHT FABRIC. SHOULDER IS 32 INCHES ACROSS.

From Me:

This is a lovely dressing robe from the Teens Era or, possibly, even the early 20's.

Titanic Era Lace Blouse












From the seller:

Inventory no: Wbl.519

Absolutely stunning ,rich creamy victorian edwardian top,blouse with

original tail or train.

The fabric is a rich silk chantilly lace with a wonderful

fern design.

This top obviously at some time had a matching skirt.

Its a two layered top,inner is cotton tulle,outer is silk lace.

Inner layer is blousy ,outer more loose.

Wonderful gathered sleeves with original pearls and rose.

The roses attached on this top,are silk,and have

sadly seen better days.

The tail / train is in great condition and the large beaded

tassel only has one damaged long teardrop pearl.

The pearl trim around sleeves are mostly there.

I saw one damaged pearl.



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Material :Creamy chantilly lace

Label :None

Lined : No

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Size : XS

Waist : 22-23"

Bust :34"

Length : 14" in the back

Sleeves : 4 1/2"

Across back between shoulders : 12"

Arm pit opening : 7 "

Train length : 39" including pearls

Train width : 12 1/2"


Condition : Great

Absolutely in great condition. Totally wearable

with care. Discoloration under arms

All I could find was a few breaks.



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Condition chart:

$ MINT : Either, never worn or still with tags,
its in pristine condition
* Excellent : Worn, but does not show any signs of wear,
that I can see.
+ Great : Worn but near perfect . Small signs here and there .
Pinholes barely detectable flaws, remember it is vintage.
~ Good: Still wearable but needs repair ( new zippers,small holes ,
fading repairs, etc.) AS IS
! Fair : Most likely not wearable for study or pattern making.




From Me:

Detachable tales!

Early 20th Century Straw Hat






From the seller:

~ ANTIQUE 1910 EDWARDIAN CHIFFON LADIES HAT ~

RARE

This wonderful completely SEWN Antique 1910 Edwardian PEACH Chiffon hat is so beautiful! It is made of peach chiffon swirled around the crown and tucked with chiffon into an elaborate chiffon floral at the crown. There are diamond shaped chiffon pieces sewn around the straw brim which is a half-moon shape.

The underside is completely lined in chiffon and silk.

There are no labels.

What an incredible piece of history!

This lovely 1910 ANTIQUE HAT would have been a head-turner in its day!

There is some wear to this hat which adds to its authenticity. Some of the peach chiffon is mildly discolored and worn; there is stictching loose around the backside and a wearing of the chiffon in some areas; there is a small spot at the brim; the underside has some wear and discoloring. Otherwise, this hat is in remarkable conditon for its age!

This hat is so incredible and would be a lovely addition to your hat collection or to wear to a Edwardian Tea.

This hat measure 13 inches across.

The inner circumference is approximately 21 inches.


From Me:

Isn't this fabulous?

Early (?) Embroidered Robe









From the seller:

I purchased this about 10 years ago from a lady that told me she once lived in Japan in the 40s and 50s and she got this robe back then. Fabulous embroidered designs in thread and what looks like fine metal chain loops. Edging looks like metal thread tatting as well as between the panels there is this metal thread holding the panels together with a see through between them. She did use this robe. I do see some marks and a little damage like a tack point where metal tatting meets edging came off fabric. Not a lot but it is old and was used so it is not perfect. I did not have this cleaned, will leave that choice up to the new owner. This is a really cool vintage piece! Great for display or lounging.

Due to "Vanity" sizing and vintage clothes not being the same size as today's clothing - always check the measurements.

Please see photos enlarged and consider them part of description.

Clothing can always be altered down or shortened, consider all possibilities for the look that suits you.

Vintage often equals one of a kind - so bid early and don't miss out. With the nature of vintage items there may be issues. I try my best to point them out. Please enlarge photos to evaluate condition for yourself. I do not pre-wash items that I purchase before selling unless noted.


From Me:

I'm not convinced it's from the 1940's or that it's even Japanese. The embroidery looks much earlier - like 1910's. The closest similar garment I can find was destined for India and made in China. And that shirt was made in the 19th C.

1920's (?) Red Dress










From the seller:

A flirty flapper era party dress that's styled on a cranberry color silky ribbed fabric with gorgeous antique lace inserted at the neckline and lays over the bodice ~ wide ruching around the hips ~ a bias flared skirt ~ and a soft cranberry belt with a filigree & rhinestone buckle.

VINTAGE ~~ 1920's

LABEL ~ ~

FABRIC ~ ~~ ~ ribbed silk?

MEASUREMENTS ~ 38 1/2" length, 16 1/2" shoulder to waist, 39" bust, 30" waist (dress is a slip on, no closures), 36" hip, 98" hemsweep.

CONDITION ~ ~~ You can see in the photos that there's a little damage by the arm seams and there's puckering mostly on the skirt that was probably made in storage from the way it was folded, maybe against the buckles on the belt? and should come out when steamed? There's a little stress in the darts at the back of the neckline but they're hidden under the lace and there's three missing rhinestones on the buckle. The fabric is sound and strong.


From Me:

At first, I thought this was early 1990's put in the wrong category until I looked at the close ups. My guess is this is late 1920's (1928, maybe?).

BTW, Happy Leap Day! One of my cubical-mates is 8 years old today. :-)


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Turn of the Century Summer Outfit











From the seller:

AS IS VINTAGE CONDITION-- HAS BROWN STAINS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SET, TATTERING, HOLES, RIPPING, MISSING HOOKS/EYELETS, I PURCHASED THIS AS A PROJECT PIECE BUT I AM NOT GOING TO HAVE TIME TO WORK ON IT SO I AM SELLING AS IS-LOTS OF FLAWS AND WEARING

NO INNER LABELS- 1800s to early 1900s , BLOUSE IS PUFFY , SHORT, HOOKS IN THE BACK, SATIN TRIM, PINTUCKS, LOTS OF TATTERING, SKIRT HAS THE SAME SATIN TRIM, HOOK CLOSURES, LONGER IN FRONT, RUFFLES AROUND THE BOTTOM, LIGHT WEIGHT SHEER,

ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS-GARMENTS ARE CLIPPED SMALLER THAN ACTUAL TO MANNEQUINS SIZE--VIEW MEASUREMENTS FOR SHAPE/FIT-WAIST MAY APPEAR SMALLER THAN ACTUAL.

BLOUSE

BUST-20" ACROSS SEAM TO SEAM-NOT AROUND

WAIST-19" ACROSS SEAM TO SEAM

TOTAL LENGTH-22"

ARM LENGTH-24

SKIRT

WAIST-12" ACROSS

HIP- 20" ACROSS SIDE TO SIDE

LENGTH IN FRONT-40"

LENGTH IN BACK-50"


From Me:

I wish she tucked the blouse in in at least a few pictures but it is nice to get to see that front "flap" as well.

1890's Blue and velvet bodice








From the seller:

Great bodice--- some issues, moth holes, thinning in areas, stains and tears--- strong nice piece though :) Measurements approx. 35 bust 27 waist message me with additional questions

From Me:

Isn't this lovely? The color, the decorations, the trim, I love it!


Titanic Era Dinner Dress











From the seller:

Antique Victorian Satin Lace 1890s Wedding Dress. Very old original Victorian era wedding dress, just delightful and enchanting, made of a satin like material and lace with glass beads and fringe. The condition is fair to good, well over 100 years old, the color looks OK, it is a creamy satin color, there is a tear under the arm, few spots but not many, and there is some fraying in the satin in a couple places, so the condition is Fair to good, more on the fair side. The dress is a nice large size, it looks to be about 7/8, it measures about 58" long and the waist is about 32". Amazing antique dress, not often seen! A must have for your collection! Thanks For Looking!

From Me:

.....Not Victorian. Not 1890's. And most likely not for a wedding. This is a wonderful example of the early teens. Look at that fringe!