Edwardian Striped Outfit with Lace Insert

From the seller:

This is a black and white fine cotton striped skirt and blouse. The blouse has a “T” design in front with off white crochet lace and a black velvet trim. It has a high collar which has a repairable hole with some find needlework, in the front crochet and similar hole at back near hook closure. This blouse is in good condition except for above mentioned and some shredding on the inside silk lining behind the front crochet lace. The blouse as a whole is still very pretty and it matches skirt.

The skirt which is also in good condition. It does have a hole in back (see last photo) which is hardly noticeable. It has double hooks at back waist, a small train with some room for a small bustle perhaps. The waist band is solid and there are six back hooks. The hem and dress as a whole appears to be machine sewn with early chain stitch. There are two black bands of velvet across the middle of the skirt and this elegantly matches the black velvet trims of the blouse. This dress is delicate because of its age but could be displayed nicely or worn at owners discretion.

Shoulders 12", Waist 16.5 ", Length 19 ", Across front under arms 20 ". Skirt: Shoulders 14", Length 36".

From Me:

It was far too dark to post anything yesterday. Today, I chose a more somber outfit.

The blouse should be tucked in but this is an Edwardian skirt and blouse. There would not have been a bustle.

1903 Fashion Plaste

Edwardian Print Dress

From the seller:

This would make a great addition to your antique Victorian clothing collection! Sweet delicate lightweight silk print with roses and robin egg blue printed design.
Bodice has beautiful lace yolk and elbow length puffed sleeves. Sewn gathers at waist.
There are no stays in this dress. Bodice is lined in soft muslin with hand worked buttonholes.
All nine mother-of-pearl buttons are present on lining in bodice. buttons are present on lining in bodice.
Back of bodice is fastened with hook-&-eyes on outer layer. Lower edge is unfinished, to be tucked in.
this dress is in excellent shape with one two small pea size holes on top of the shoulder sleeves. they do not show because the fall into the pleats. easy fix.
Underarm bust measurement is 36 inches. Waist is 25 inches.
Front of skirt to hem measures 39 inches. Back skirt to hem measures 42 1/2 inches.
Waistline is 24 inches.
Hemline is in good condition. Three rows of ruffles decorate lower skirt.
Lower edge of skirt measures 142 inches around.
Sold As Is
Color of item may be slightly off from what you see.
I am human and therefore I may have missed minor flaws.
These are Antique clothing items. there will or could be rips, holes, stains snags, odors, hem lines coming lose. unseen flaws. you might even get a moth... I will do my best to point these out.
Measurements are amateur.

From Me:

The waist should be tucked in...not out like a peplum. I like that this one was most likely homemade and you can tell on the inside of the bodice/blouse.  And yes, no bustle - it looks ridiculous with the skirt and you can see the hem isn't even at all with the bustle in one of the pictures. 

1905 Fashion Plate

The sleeve style was popular around 1905 and the pigeon front was still popular then as well. I think this dress would look lovely with a simple matching colored belt or waist to offset the skirt and blouse.

1770's Men's Outfit Pinstripes!

From the seller:

Rarely Found Offered On The Open Market

Acquired From A Private Collection Deaccession

Original Unaltered Condition

Three Piece Construction, Sewn All By Hand

Fashioned of a Brown Striped Silk

The Breeches With Fall Front, Lined In Flannel Inside

Waistcoat Buttons Closed With Covered Thread Buttons, Flares In Points At The Outer Hips, Would Lace Closed Up The Rear, The Cord Not Original

The Court Coat Falls Long, Covered Buttons Trim Front As Well As The Turned Up Cuffs

The Breeches Have Missing Buttons, The Metal Buttons Seen Are A Replacement. The Inner Jacket Was Relined In The Early 19th C, Linen Label In The Lining. There Is A Large Water Stain On The Inner Lining Only, Not Seen From The Outside. Minor Edge Fray At Breeches Waist With Several Small Brown Stains. Shirt Not Included.

It Is So Rare To Find These Early Suits Complete And In Such Pristine Condition As This. Could Be Worn If So Desired, Not Recommended.

Measurements In Inches

Court Coat:
Chest: 36
Waist: 34
Center Rear Length: 44
Shoulders: 15
Sleeve Length: 24

Waist Coat:
Chest: 40
Length In Front: 31

Breeches:
Waist: 34
Inseam: 14
Outseam: 27




From Me:

I was originally hesitant to post this one until I read the description - I knew the metal buttons weren't right at all. There were other alterations that made me think this was more likely a really amazing Victorian Fancy Dress type outfit but the seller's explanation makes perfect sense. So, yes, it really is 1770's.

A similar one up for sale at Christies
A decade earlier but stripes!
A little over a decade later but still stripes!

Turn of the Century Sage Green Dress with Lace

From the seller:

Antique dress made by Shea NYC. True antique pale green skirt suit. Heavy embroidery and tape lace both in jacket and skirt. Jacket has hidden hook & eye closure. Measures 13" shoulder to shoulder, 23" sleeve, 34" bust, 26" waist and 16" shoulder to hem. Skirt has two slot pockets and hips, fully lined and heavy embroidery at swing. Has 28" waist, 40" length and 60" sweep.
From Me:

1898 Fashion Plate

1899 Fashion Plate

Very late 1890's to early Edwardian. I love the use of lace!

Stunning Lace Covered Blue Silk Edwardian Outfit

From the seller:

Absolutely Beautiful

c.1890's

Victorian Gown

Beautiful Blue silk and lace bodice with boning

Blue silk and lace skirt with train.

Label reads:

ROBES ET MANTREAUX
E. A. Morrison & Son
NEW YORK

The blue silk fabric has retained its brilliant color and the lace is exquisite!
(There is an area on the left lower portion of the skirt where the color has faded over time.)

This beautiful gown is a work of art!
We recommend that this dress not be worn because of its age and fragile state.

Measurements have not been taken.
Dress has been carefully packed in tissue and is ready for shipping.
(See last photo.)


Please note:

Dress is in remarkable shape for its age!

There are some tears to the fabric, mostly at the waistline

and some fading on the bottom left of the skirt.

Please see photos.

From Me:

I wish the seller included larger photos and measurements but they didn't.

1903 Fashion Plate

It reminds me of a couple of dresses at the Met: this one with cutouts to look like lace and this one covered in lace. Notice both these and the fashion plate are from about 1903. I'm putting this extant one in that same year.

Lovely Edwardian Purple and White Dress

From the seller:

ANTIQUE 1900's DRESS 2-PC PURPLE VELVET AND CHALLIS MUSEUM DE-ACCESSIONED

A regal 1900 - 1905 stunning purple velvet and challis 2 PIECE in construction dress de-accessioned from the Rochester historical museum collection in New York state. The gown still retains it's original Museum ID catalog string tags as well as a sewn in catalog identification label.

The bodice has a attached velvet bolero and lovely colorful applique shoulder lapel. A lovely stand up collar

The lapel and sleeve cuffs are decorated with wide applique decorations. The sleeves are curved.

The bodice is lined with buckram and with 11 covered whale bone baleen stays and has a front inner button closure. All the button are missing as well as well as the outside buttons are missing.

The bodice has a front panel ribbed satin decoration.

The skirt has a back sweep and accented with gathered satin silk under the skirt. The skirt closes by hooks and eyes at the back. The skirt is lined with a black cotton lining that is in very good condition.

Condition: The outfit is in very good wearable condition. The bodice lining is very good condition. All 13 buttons are missing. The 2 back hooks on bodice to attach to skirt are missing. One small spot on front white satin bib. Satin on collar has shredding on backside. Small area of seam has opened up in one area in armpit, and easy fix. Some discoloration underarm stains on the outfit. No repairs or holes. Skirt also is in very good condition. A truly grand display dress/gown or for study. Sturdy enough to be wearable.

MEASUREMENTS

BODICE

Bust 35-1/2", Waist 27",

Curved sleeve length 24"

Across back: 10"

Shoulder to bodice edge: 17"

Stand up collar: Front 2-1/2" Back 3-1/4"

SKIRT

Waist 42"

Back length 45"

A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.

From Me:

1903 Fashion Plate

1902 Fashion Plate

I love the faux bolero front. The trims on the lapel are just stunning.