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, March 2, 2012

Mid to Late 1860's Bodice

From the seller:

Dark gray wool/silk blend, bodice dating to the 1860's. Rare day wear from simple country estate, all hand sewn with front button, (missing a few buttons), short front stays, fully lined in brown cotton. Pleat decorative details. In as found all original condition with discoloration and small spots, tear to surface fabric on one arm. Chest measures 38", waist 30", length from shoulder 15", sleeves 22".

From Me:

Hehehe...Can you tell I'm in a "black" mood today yet? :-D

Anyway, I love that this is a wearable size and all the lovely photos the seller gave us.

All The Pretty Dresses

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Friday, March 2, 2012

Mid to Late 1860's Bodice

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