Saturday, June 25, 2016

1850's Green Dress Redone in the 1860's




From the seller:

This week, I will be listing a Wonderful Collection of Vintage Clothing, including a large assortment of Victorian from a single Estate find.
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This is a Great, Rare, Early Victorian woman's dress. This wonderful Old piece has a Great, Early design, with Velvet trim & embroidered Lace, is made of Green Silk, an Original, Vintage example, from the Victorian era, 19th Century, and is Rare to Find. This has no marked Size, but actually measures approx. 17" from armpit to armpit, 26" in the waist and 51" from top to bottom. This appears to be in Fair, Solid condition, with some silk loss around the buttons and in the armpits.


From Me:

This is one of those dresses that got worn and reworn again and again. The pleating at the skirt going all the way around but the cut off once-there-was-a-point-there waistline makes this dress probably date from between 1862-1864. The original style was probably more mid 1850's given the sleeves. I bet this was someone's best Christmas dress for many, many years.

Edwardian Summer Dress


From the seller:

This week, I will be listing a Wonderful Collection of Vintage Clothing, including a large assortment of Victorian from a single Estate find.
Please, check out my other items to save of shipping.
Good Luck!

This is a Great, Rare, Early Victorian woman's 2pc outfit. This wonderful Old piece has a Great, Early design, with Boning in the bodice, Hook & Eye closures, Silk trim & flowers and embroidered Lace, is made of a shear Wool material, includes the Bodice & Floor Length Skirt, is an Original, Vintage example, from the Victorian era, 19th Century, and is Rare to Find. This has no marked Size, but the bodice actually measures approx. 16" from armpit to armpit and 18" from top to bottom, with the skirt having a 24" waist and being 46" from top to bottom. This appears to be in Fair, Solid condition, with some small scattered holes and wear to the silk at the bottom of the bodice.



From Me:

Clearly, the seller has zero clue as to what this is. First, "early Victorian" would be 1840's/1850's which this very much isn't.  I'm not entirely sure it's wool - despite the sellers claims- but think it's probably a cotton with silk.  

1905 Fashion Plate

The pigeon bodice and high neckline, along with the puffy 3/4 sleeves are all very Edwardian in nature.   Even the use of lace and trim is Edwardian.

Mid 19th Century Victorian Plaid Dress redone in the early 1860s
















From the seller:

Antique 1850's 1860's Civil War Era Bright Sky Blue & White Plaid Silk & Fringe Hoop Skirt Dress w/Huge Pagoda Sleeves!

- Rare Excellent Condition w/Provenance! - Vibrant & Dressy w/Scallops & Lace!


Full description & condition below following photos: My dress form is a bit to large for the bust area of the dress, so the top doesn't close all the way up (it was really close & might have gone, but I didn't want to stress the fabric trying). - There is nothing wrong with the dress though and it would close all the way up the front with no problems on a dress form or display that was the proper size for it!

DESCRIPTION:


- Amazing 1850's to 1860's civil war era dress, done in a bright sky blue, black, and white silk that has a complex plaid print

- The bodice has a high neckline and small embroidered button closures down the front, along with a hand-made lace collar (not attached to dress but fits perfectly)

- Huge flared pagoda sleeves with wide scalloped edging and matching dark blue scalloped fringe trim at the shoulder caps and bottom of the sleeves

- Princess seaming through the front and back of bodice

- Skirt is heavily gathered around the waist and is quite full, to be worn over a hoop underskirt (shown displayed on a much smaller Victorian underslip)

- The inside of the bodice is fully lined with a natural colored mid-weight cotton, and has a provenance written in pencil that says "Belle - 1860's, From an Estate in Mass."

- All of the stitching for the entire dress is meticulously and expertly done by hand, and there's a neat pocket hidden in the cotton underskirt!



CONDITION: Excellent for a dress of this era and design - I'm always amazed when a dress of this era has such few flaws and is so wonderful! The silk is very strong, not brittle or shattering, but there are a few small horizontal tears at the underarm (about an inch or two long, no discoloration though)! There are a few smaller period repairs on the front, but they've been wonderfully done and blend so well with the plaid pattern as to be unnoticeable unless under scrutiny. There's a faint water spot on the right cap sleeve, close to the fringe trim (does not stick out or detract). There is a thin spot to the silk at the top of the left shoulder, but the thread and pattern is all intact so it's well camouflaged. The bottom button on the bodice needs to be properly re-attached (as someone has affixed it to the top placket instead of the bottom where the rest of the buttons are). The full cotton underskirt is as fresh and supple as new (amazing - there isn't even any wear to the silk hem)! I hope it doesn't sound like a lot, as these things are minor compared to the overall design and era of this wonderful dress - trust me when I say that it is vibrant and looks amazing in person, a rare display museum display piece!


As with any antique garment of this age, for the sake of preserving the garment, I do not recommend it to be worn, though I believe this one could be safely worn for short periods of time, such as for photography or modeling purposes, etc. (regardless, it is always recommended that you be as careful/gentle as possible, as even the most pristine garment of this age has inherent fragilities - please treat tenderly so it can survive another 100+ years)!


MEASUREMENTS (approx. size) -

Bust: 32 inches
Bodice Waist: 22 inches
Hips: full
Full Length: approx 51 inches

MEASUREMENTS of the DRESS FORM -

Neck: 12.5 inches
Bust: 34 inches
Waist: 21 inches
Hips: 38 inches



From Me:

1855 Fashion Plate


The dress looks like it was originally mid 1850's and had some slight edits in the early 1860's. I think it's a young miss dress as the skirt looks "short" to me. Still, it's a lovely dress!

Thursday, June 23, 2016

American Civil War Era Plaid Dress


From the seller:

A stunning 1860’s brown, black, silver and white plaid silk dress. The bodice has full pagoda styles sleeves. The sleeves are trimmed with pleated black silk ribbon and a bow. The bodice is lined with cotton and has a front button closure. The neck, armscyes and waist are piped. The skirt hemline is trimmed with a wide black silk ruffles. The skirt is fully lined with polished cotton. The dress is in very good and sturdy condition. There are circles of underarm discoloration mostly to the inside lining and a 1 inch split under one arm. Bust 32 Waist 24 Skirt length 41 Width at hemline 142.

From Me:

1863 Fashion Plate


The extant plaid dress sleeves are trimmed similarly to the grey and blue dress above. The lack of a point at the waist (most likely remodeled) points to an 1863 or later date. The pagoda sleeves are finally making the way of the Dodo bird in 1864. The dress is from somewhere in that time period.

Early 20th C Rain Cape


From the seller:

1920s Rain Cape Poncho W/ Cap Beyond Rare Unbelievable Condition Must See!!!!

1920s RAIN CAPE FROM ESTATE OF R.H.STICKLE PRESIDENT OF

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR OIL FIELD GAS WELL AND REFINERY WORKERS UNION

THIS CAPE WAS FOUND IN AN OLD WOODEN TRUNK WITH THE ORIGINAL RAIN CAP

IN ONE OF THE INSIDE POCKETS

R.H.STICKLE 3106 STENCILED INSIDE REAR OF CAPE AND CAP

THIS CAPE IS A HEAVY RUBBERIZED COTTON MADE BY THE U.S. RUBBER COMPANY

DOUBLE BACKED BUTTON UP FRONT BUTTON COLLAR

TWO HUGE INSIDE POCKETS TWO BUTTON UP ARM HOLES ON THE SIDE

AN INSIDE BUTTON STRAP ALL BUTTONS ARE PRESENT ON THIS UNBELIEVABLE CAPE

NO RIPS HOLES OR TEARS

ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION OR USE IT FOR YOUR NEXT 1920S PERIOD

HOLLYWOOD FILM A GREAT PIECE OF HISTORY

SEE ALL THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAILS

MESSAGE ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE


From Me:

It looks more WWI than 1920's to me but it could very well be later.



It looks similar to the one above which is WWI but I'm really not sure. It is 20th Century either way so...

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Men's 18th century Waistcoat











From the seller:

Vintage Antique 1700s VEST Waistcoat 36 EMBROIDERED METALLIC Silk Satin

ornate embroidery at front with some metallic stitching
fabric has metallic horizontal threads
buttons are embroidered with sequins
2 pockets, fully cotton lined
flannel back with 3 vents

Chest 36" (38 of fabric); Back length 26"


From Me:

Most likely 1770's based on the cut. I love the embroidery!