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, June 16, 2014
Natural Form Dress
From the seller:
Tonight is my celebration of elegance and femininity. A night filled with victorian dolls, ephemra, quilts and dresses...did I mention dolls? .... without delay....ENJOY!
This aution offers a antique 1880's lace brocade and silk ladies ball gown or wedding dress. Even with the abundant wear you can tell this was once a very special dress. Perfect for study or pattern. Outstanding design and fabrics. Tio is buttery silk with moon lace for ruffle and sleeves. Hook and eye closures along with glass blown buttons down front. Elaborate and asymetrical waist with heavily pleated skirt and brocade front panle with box pleats. This dress has it al, lace, brocade pleats... l..(now I sound like Stephan) Bustle back. 3/4 lace sleeves. Museum deaccession. Much wear as ahown, splits and loss to fabrics, tears to lace, fragile and some discolorations. Measures 53" long, 16" shoulder to shoulder, 17" sleeve, 28" bust, 20" waist and 38" hips. Enjoy!
From Me:
Probably for a young miss given the measurements. Maybe a Debutante gown?
Labels:
1870s,
19th Century,
dress,
womens
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