Teen's Era Spring Lace Gown

 

From the seller:

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN FRENCH SILK & LACE BODICE (only)FESTOONED W/ FLOWERS. This sumptuous Parisian bodice is layered with fine lace and pink and blue silk ribbon. It features a wide sash at waist with silk flowers (that need pressing & a few stitches). There are ivory silk ribbons inside marked Paris. The inside ivory silk taffeta lining is shattering and could be removed/replaced. Measurements flat: 13” S, 16” B, 13” W. This is being sold as is because it needs restoration. It is otherwise an amazingly constructed piece. All items have been purchased directly from estates and have not been altered unless otherwise mentioned.  See pictures, read description, sold as is. 256-8  Note: this auction is for bodice only. Skirt offered in another of my auctions. These pieces are not a set and feature different lace and lining materials.  Additionally: more pictures of designer labeling and of shattering available. 

ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN FRENCH EMBROIDERED IVORY NET LACE W/ PINK SILK TAFFETA LINING SKIRT (only). This extraordinary skirt measures 11” W, and 39” L. The lace has darkened from age and would be stunning if carefully laundered so that the pink lining shows better. It is in very good overall condition with a couple areas of lace that need stitching. No shattering of silk. All items have been purchased directly from estates and have not been altered unless otherwise mentioned. See pictures, read description, sold as is. 256-6  Note: this auction is for the skirt only. Bodice offered in another of my auctions. These pieces are not a set and feature different lace and lining materials.

From Me:

1911 Fashion Plate

I'm not sure why the seller thought it would be a good idea to try and sell the fragile skirt and bodice as separate pieces.   The pieces were clearly meant to be together.  Very much an early Teen's style and gorgeous in it's day.   

At least the seller provided plenty of photos if anyone would like to recreate it!

Titanic Era Dress

From the seller:

Vintage Edwardian Blue Chiffon Silk Hand Stitched Embroidered Panel LS Dress XS

This amazing vintage Edwardian aqua blue chiffon silk long sleeve dress has a hand stitched and embroidered front panel snap over bib and bottom. It has a left side hook and snap closure and is silk lined.

This dress is very delicate!

Estimated Size XS

Approx Measurements:

Shoulder to Shoulder - 15"
Shoulder Seam to Cuff - 21"
Underarm to Cuff - 16"
Chest - 32"
Waist - 26"
Length - 52"

This dress is very fragile and needs some TLC
It has been re worked under the arms and has slight staining
Fabric is torn in many places, especially shoulder due to hanging
In Otherwise Excellent to Near Mint Condition

From Me:

1912 Fashion Plate

The long pencil skirt with a bit of "fluff" in the bodice, were very popular from about 1910 until 1913.  This extant beauty has the dog leg closure and some rather fabulous embroidery. 

What to wear in case of six more weeks of winter..

From the seller:

PLUS SIZE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN-EDWARDIAN PERIOD HOODED LIGHT YELLOW SILK VELVET BROCADE OPERA COAT

THREE EXCEPTIONAL LARGE SILK HEAVY TASSELS ATTACHED TO THE HOOD

EXTERIOR VELVET BROCADE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH A FEW TINY HOLES

HEAVY SILK SATIN LINING IS STARTING TO WEAKEN AND THERE IS SOME SHREDDING

SHEEPSKIN COLLAR BACKING IS STARTING TO WEAKEN ON COLLAR EDGE

PLUS SIZE 22-24+

46+ BUST

49 INCH LENGTH

18 INCHES SHOULDER TO SHOULDER SEAMS

24 INCHES CUFF TO SHOULDER SEAM

34 INCH SLEEVES CUFF TO CENTER COLLAR ALONG THE OUTER EDGE

CODE 0035

From Me:

This isn't really "plus sized". It is a bit larger but maybe a modern size 10 or 12 in US sizes? It was meant to be very bulky. It's most likely from the early teens. They were still big into tassles but they also loved a bit of fur or feathers around the cuffs.

1912 Fashion Plate

1911 Coat at the Museum of London