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.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Hello Sleeves! Mid 1890's style
From the seller:
Exquisite circa 1895 silk bodice with extreme leg o' mutton sleeves
Flamboyant La Belle Epoque silk bodice with extreme leg o' mutton sleeves and pleated front and back. Made of shimmering gold/cognac silk taffeta with fine olive/beige stripes it is bordered at the neck and waist with burgundy velvet. Lined in white cotton with silk trim it has 16 stays and sous-bras shields. Closes in front with two rows of eye and hooks. It is hand and machine sewn with fine finishing touches.
Truly an exquisite piece of high fashion in an unbelievable condition.
Measurements taken flat:
waist 26"
bust 34"
shoulders (seam to seam) 11.5"
back - length 17"
front - length 21"
Excellent condition
From Me:
Oh those sleeves of the 1890's.....
Labels:
1890s,
19th Century,
bodice,
Victorian,
womens
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