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, January 3, 2013
1890's Ball Gown Bodice
From the seller:
Oh so beautiful 1890s ballgown bodice in pale apple green silk, velvet and lace. The bodice has huge balloon sleeves that are lined with some sort of stiffening agent. The wide scooped neckline goes just to the edge of the shoulders and is bordered with draped velvet and lace. I am not sure if there is some velvet missing on the right back or if it was designed that way...The tightly fitted basque bodice has metal stays and laces down the back. The waist measures 22" and the bust 32" The silk lining is remarkably intact, with some shattering on the interior of the sleeves.
From Me:
Notice this has the same type of sleeves as the not-Georgian Dress the other day.
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