All The Pretty Dresses

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.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Early 1870's Bodice

From the Seller:
DATING TO THE CIVIL WAR ERA

FASHIONED OF A VIBRANT PURPLE SILK TAFFETA

BELL PAGODA SLEEVES FLARING FULL WITH NOTCH CUT OUT

SPADE TAIL IN REAR, HIGH SIDES, STRAIGHT TAILS IN FRONT

HOOKS CLOSED UP THE FRONT WITH HAND HAMMERED HOOK AND EYES

FULLY BONED IN THE FRONT

SMALL SPATTER STAINING SEEN ON THE SIDE UNDER THE BUST, LOOKS LIKE METAL HOOKS OR BEADS DISCOLORED THE FABRIC

TRIM REMOVED FROM THE BOTTOM CUFFS EDGES

NO HOLES

STRONG WEARABLE CONDITION

MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:
BUST: 32
WAIST: 24
REAR LENGTH: 21

From Me:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/44622270/walking-dress-ladies-vintage-victorian

....Wearable condition?!? I can't even...

Anyway, this one was a hard one to date. I think, based on the elongated front and the peplum at the back, that it's from the early 1870's. The fashion plate above is from 1871 and shows a similar waistline and hem treatment. You still see the wide sleeves at that point as well.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

Early 1870's Bodice

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