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.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Edwardian Bodice

From the seller:

Spring cleaning at the studio for the next few weeks check back for all kinds of odd ball textile/vintage, most items all selling without reserve!

Sweet silk bodice dating to the late 19thc. Nicely made with cute details, pleats and buttons. In as found condition with tiny splits to the silk appearing thruout. Not for wear damaged for salvage or design only..

Measurements: 32" chest, waist 22".

From Me:

This is probably late Edwardian rather than late Victorian. Love the details!