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, January 2, 2013
1850's Lace Panel
From the seller:
A gorgeous net ballgown overlay with very elaborate silk floss embroidery at the deep hem. Unpicked from a ballgown the dimensions are 46" from top to bottom of hem and 120" circumfrence. In nearly pristine condition. a few small darkened spots on the netting that is not very noticeable. No rips or repairs. handstitched. A very rare find as are gowns that have not been unpicked. Most gowns that you see for sale that are cut for evening wear are quite plain . . . due to the picking of all lace, ribbons, and flowers for recycling into another garment.
From Me:
I just hope the ballgown was in shattered condition. I wanted to include this to show some good close ups of mid 19th Century lace.
Labels:
1850s,
19th Century,
skirt,
Victorian,
womens
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