Beautiful Bustle Era Dolman Mantle!

From the seller:

Victorian red velvet Dolman mantle, ca. 1880. Beautiful red colour. Gorgeous. English Label inside: „John Moses & Co. * 61 Grainger Street * Newcastle on Tyne“. Taffeta trim on the hemline, collar and sleeves. Front closure with hooks and eyes. Excellent condition. The decoration is not included.
Front Length: ~ 36"
Back Length: ~ 24"
Bust: ~ 33"

From Me:

The above pattern is from Der Bazar 1886 and is considered a mantlette! The extant red velvet one is from about the same year.

Late 17th Century/Early 18th C Cloak (?) Chasuble (?) Not sure what it is but it's velvet & silver trim!

From the seller:

ACQUIRED FROM A PROMINENT MUSEUM DEACCESSION

MUSEUM DATED THIS PIECE TO THE 17TH C

ALL HAND STITCHED

FASHIONED OF A DEEP GRAPE SILK VELVET WITH METALLIC GILT BRAID TRIMMING ALL THE EDGES WITH A BRUSH BRAIDING AT THE EDGES

POINTED IN FRONT, SQUARE IN THE REAR

CENTER REAR BACK IN A ROUND OF THE GILT

INTERIOR IS LINED IN SILK, OVER A THICK LINEN WITH PATCHED AREAS SEEN OVER HTE YEARS, SOME SMALL BREAKAGE TO THE LINING IN THE CORNERS WITH ONE PATCH HAVING SEEN SHATTER.

THE COLOR IS A DEEPER PURPLE ON THE REAR WITH THE FRONT SIDE EVENLY FADED SLIGHTLY

A SMALL PORTION OF THE BRAID AND GILT AT THE FRONT HAS A SMALL NIP OF ABSENCE

A 400 YEAR OLD PIECE? CONDITION IS EXCELLENT! A RARELY FOUND VERY EARLY TEXTILE!!





MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:
LENGTH IN CENTER REAR: 27
LENGTH IN FRONT FROM SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 45

From Me:

I have no clue what this is. I mean, I know it's something that goes over the shoulders but different cultures called this by different names. It's not quite a Chasuble (garment worn by a priest) as there is no way to cover the front of the person completely. It's not a Jinbaori because the Jinbaori are closed on the sides - besides (teehee!), the trim is very European and the placement of the trim does seem to indicate a Catholic garment. Maybe it was a piece to a grand cope? I'm really not sure but the trim lines would be right for that.

The trim, however, I am sure about. It's late 17th C/early 18th Century.

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

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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...

Striped 1850's Dress

From the seller:

Lustrous cinnamon brown ribbon weave stripe silk ballgown, with matching pelerine, dating to the 1860s. Fetching off the shoulder neckline, prettily trimmed in fringe on pagoda sleeves, with deep v front at piped waist, directional box pleats at waist. Stays at the lace up back, both bodice and skirt lined in cotton, with wool tape floor brush at hem. Matching pelerine trimmed in the fringe and lined. Hand sewn found in New Hampshire. In very good overall condition with some scattered small breaks at hem, tendrils of water marks here and there , slight underarm marks, missing lacings. Chest approx. 32-34", waist 22-24" length from shoulders 51".

From Me:

1857 Fashion Plate

The shoulders of the dress should be just on the shoulders of the mannequin - you can see the creases in the underarm because the dress isn't fitted correctly since the mannequin can't move like a human body can. I love the piecing on this - it's very well done but there is a lot of it if you look at the photos. It's very much mid-1850's in style.