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.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Black Edwardian Dinner Gown
From the seller:
Late 1800's through early 1900's two-piece evening gown is made out of black silk with elegant sequined and beaded lace appliques. Blouson bodice has elbow-length sleeves with sequined cuffs, ornate lace around round neckline, and center back hook and eye closures. A-line skirt is floor-length, has vertical pintucked bands that are interrupted at varied intervals with heavily sequined appliques, wide pleated ruffle at hem that forms a train in the back, and center back hook and eye closures. Both pieces are lined.
CONDITION: Excellent with some areas in the netting on the bodice that need to be stabilized. There is one tear in the bodice lining. 12" of additional black fabric was added to the bodice to allow for it to be easily tucked in. Due to the delicate nature of this garment, it was not cleaned. Additional photographs available upon request.
MATERIAL: Silk, Netting, Lace, Sequins
COLOR: Black
MEASUREMENTS: Please compare the measurements listed below to a garment that fits you well. These measurements were taken with the garment lying flat, and when appropriate, doubled to calculate the circumference.
Bodice
Bust: 32-33"
Waist: 28"
Across Shoulders: 15"
Sleeve Length: 16"
Center Back Length: 28"
Skirt
Waist: 27"
Hips: 38"
Center Front Length: 42"
Center Back Length: 50"
From Me:
A wearable size! Yay! I love the simplicity of the design that gets embellished with appliques.
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