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.
Monday, February 11, 2013
1890's Tea Gown /Wrapper Gown
From the seller:
D425, 1890's Printed Wool & Moss Velvet Morning Wrapper: This late Victorian morning dress is made out of moss green velvet which has minor age related wear, a cranberry silk inset which is in good condition, and a printed wool that is deep forest green with a printed floral of cranberry, gold, ivory and brown. The cranberry red silk has a hand smocked top. The cranberry silk has no lining. The outside of the garment is in good vintage condition with just light age related wear. There are no underarm stains. The brown polished cotton lining has tears throughout. See photos. The dress would not be wearable unless it is relined, since the back hem and the front hem are out. The bust is 31, the waist is 26 and the back shoulders are 10. One of the velvet cuffs needs the seam sewn back about 3 inches long. There are a few hooks and eyes missing on the inside.
From Me:
Call it a tea gown, a wrapper, or a Liberty dress (although I doubt this is a real Liberty dress. There would be a tag)- any way, it's beautiful! I love the red and green together and yet it doesn't look like a Christmas dress. Rather, it looks "warm" in color, more appropriate for autumn.
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