Friday, February 15, 2013

1890's Dressing Robe






From the seller:

"DEAR COLLECTORS, IF YOU LOVE VINTAGE AND LOOK FOR THE UNUSUAL, KEEP AN EYE ON OUR LISTINGS"!!!
WE RECENTLY ACQUIRED A LARGE QUANTITY OF QUALITY VINTAGE CLOTHING,
INCLUDING 60 FABULOUS HATS AND OVER 30 FANTASTIC DRESSES.
DATING FROM THE LATE 1800's, THROUGH THE 1940's.
WE'LL BE OFFERING ALL OF THEM, OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS, WITH NO RESERVE AND AT LOW AUCTION STARTING BIDS,
(and remember, we are always happy to combine multiple wins, to save on shipping costs)
(SEE THE CLOSE-UP PHOTOS BELOW THE DESCRIPTION,
FOR A BETTER IDEA OF THE CONTENT AND CONDITION OF THE ITEM
OFFERED IN THIS AUCTION).
OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE AS ALWAYS !!.
... THIS IS A WONDERFUL VINTAGE, VICTORIAN ERA, DRESS,
IN A WHITE COTTON MUSLIN FABRIC.
DRESS HAS LEG O' MUTTON SLEEVES AND FRONT GATHERES AT THE BODICE
AND SKIRT FRONT. THE SKIRT IS VERY, VERY FULL.
DRESS HAS AN INNER LINING AT THE BODICE, BUT HAS NO CLOSURES AT THE BACK.
WE BELIEVE IT DATES, FROM AROUND THE 1890's, PERHAPS EVEN A BIT EARLIER.
NOT LABELED, IT LOOKS TO BE A SMALL SIZE.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS.
GUARANTEED VINTAGE AND IN "VERY GOOD" VINTAGE CONDITION.
THERE ARE NO RIPS, TEARS OR HOLES, THERE ARE SOME DARK STAINS ON THE SLEEVES.
Please check our listings for MORE VINTAGE CLOTHING and a wide variety of interesting and unusual items.
We list about 30 items each week, Sunday through Thursday evenings at 10 P.M. EDT.
We are always happy to combine shipping charges on multiple wins,
whenever possible, to save on costs.
CONDITION.
- we would consider this item to be in "very good" preowned vintage condition.
- no rips, holes or tears.
- both sleeves have dark brown stains, that may or may not respond to the proper care.
(we tried to show the worst of these in the close up photos below).
- a few other light spots consistent with age and normal wear.
- the dress has yellowed over time and may once have been whiter.
- there are no musty or unpleasant odors.
- although vintage, the fabric appears to be quite strong.
Dress would be very wearable once cleaned and repaired.
- we are not aware of any repairs or restorations.
THE VINTAGE DRESS.
Please compare the measurements below with one of your own,
similar comfortably fitting garments to assure a good fit.
Garment was measured lying flat with no stretch to the fabric.
- constructed of a soft thin cotton fabric.
- measures 13 inches across at the shoulder seams.
- it is 15 inches across from underarm seam to underarm seam. (about a 30 bust max).
- waist is 24 inches in circumference.
- hip area is very full so size should not be an issue there.
- it is 56 inches from neckline seam to hem.
- 180 inches in circumference at the hem.
- unlined with a 2 inch deep hem.
- sleeves are 17 inches from underarm seam to hem.
- narrowest sleeve circumference is at the wrist, at 8 inches.
- sleeves have a 2 1/2 inch hem.
- no maker's label as stated above.
(see photos for a better idea of the content and condition of the item in this auction)...
- packed weight will be about 3 pounds.
-SHIPPING
- Buyer pays CALCULATED USPS, PRIORITY, DELIVERY CONFIRMED shipping within the U.S.
- International bidders, please check your shipping charges before bidding.




From Me:

Not a dress, but another dressing gown! This time, from the 1890's. This is what you wore while you brushed your hair and tried to figure out which dresses to wear for the day.

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