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.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Colorful 1840's Dress
From the seller:
Circa 1840-1850's, a beautiful pattern on this early printed dress...with lovely colors and a sinuous design with undulating lines , flowers and a delicate seaweed forms in the fabric.The design has a TrompeD'oeil effect, a popular theme in fabrics at the time.
Please also see our "About Me" page for updated information.
Item Measurements:
Approx.
Item condition:
In mainly very strong condiiton, but there are areas of damage, mainly on the back part of dress...some stains within lining on bodice..This has a voluminous skirt and so I really think that someone who can repair could make this work out well.Ther eis even more fabric on inner waistline that can be used to repair. In relation to overall strength and unusual pattern..this gown is well worth repairing. The design and pattern is excellent. If buyer wished they can return immediately for refund
From Me:
I just love the print on this dress. The dress is very clearly 1840's with the front pleats on the bodice.
Labels:
1840s,
19th Century,
dress,
Victorian,
womens
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Gorgeous! I want this dress.
ReplyDeleteIsn't is so nice and cheery? The color is fabulous and I want to see if I can recreate this print. Hmm...
Delete