Late 1890's Blouse

From the seller:

This is an estate found vintage 1800's Fine Hand Made Floral Embroidered Women's Shirt / Dress Top. It has no manufactures or makers tags / markings. It measures 15" wide from shoulder to shoulder, 23" long from shoulder to end of the sleeve, and 15" long from top of shoulder to bottom of waist band. It is in excellent used condition with some wear, light staining, fraying and small holes / tears in spots. It has no mothing, repairs or heavy staining. It has wonderful floral embroidering as well(see pics). This piece was purchased from a local estate who's family were original owners. AS IS, Good for whole or restoration!!!



From Me:

I really really like that trim. This is a very late 1890's blouse, given the sleeves.

White Cotton American Civil War Era Dress

From the seller:

A charming 1860’s Civil War era pure whit cotton dress that has recently been de-accessioned from a major New York city museum collection. The fabric has a stripe pattern. The bodice has full bishop style sleeve. The front and back yoke are decorated with pin tucking. The top of the sleeves are also decorated with pin tucking. The pin tucking creates a lovely effect. The neckline, sleeve cuffs and front opening is accented with eyelet trim. The armscyes are piped. The full skirt is attached to the waist with cartridge pleating and the hemline is trimmed with pin tucking. The dress is unlined and eye closure at the neckline and waist. The dress is in very good and clean condition. There is one tiny mend under one arm and one very small age spot in the same area. The dress makes a beautiful display. Bust 34 Waist 24 Front skirt length 43 Back length 47 Width at hemline 148 inches.

From Me:

I so want to see a straw bonnet with a blue ribbon added to this ensemble. Seriously.

Black 1890's Bodice

From the seller:

THIS ITEM IS FROM A LARGE COLLECTION I BOUGHT IN PARIS, FRANCE IN THE 1980'S. A RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH DESIGNER BODICE. THE PIECE HAS INCREDIBLE DETAIL WITH BLACK SEQUINS, HAND EMBROIDERY, LACE AND WONDERFUL TRIMS. THE LABEL READS Mlle Martin 96, Rue Thiers TROYS. THE BODICE IS MADE OF A VERY FINE SILK BROCADE WITH PUFFY SLEEVES AND GATHERED CUFFS THAT HAVE SEQUIN TRIM. THE LACE IS A CREAM COLOR WITH WIDE LAYERS OF SEQUINS TRIMING THE LACE. THE COLLAR IS LACE WITH SEQUINS AND A SILK RUFFLE AROUND THE EDGE. THE FRONT BUST IS A CREAN SILK WITH VERY FINE HAND BROCADE SATIN WITH METALLIC THREAD EMBROIDERY. THE FRONT IS CLOSED WITH TWO LAYERS OF BRASS HOOKS AND EYES. THE CONDITION IS VERY CLEAN BUT THE BLACK SILK ON THE SLEEVES AND BODY ARE SHREDDED A BIT WITH A FEW LOOSE SPOTS IN THE LACE. A VERY HIGH QUALITY ARISTOCRATIC FRENCH VICTORIAN PIECE FOR DISPLAY. THE PHOTO IS DESATURATED TO LOOK BLACK BUT THE LACE AND BUST ARE A CREAM COLOR AS IN THE CLOSEUPS. THE SIZE IS A 34 BUST, 24 INCH WAIST, 20 INCH LENGTH AND 28 INCH SLEEVES CUFF TO CENTER COLLAR. CODE 0035



From Me:

I wish the seller used a white backdrop - or any color other than black- to make this bodice really stand out. However, the detail shots show some amazing trims.

Teens Era Blouse

From the seller:

Gorgeous high-neck Victorian blouse of black lace over cream net, with a fine cotton lawn lining. Fantastic details like the lacy sleeve flares, the jet-glass beads, the deep V bodice the pleated and ruffled cuffs with little satin bowed bands... This blouse is a delight, and even better, its totally wearable and doesn't require a Scarlett O'Hara waistline!

All measurements taken flat, please double if applicable!
:width-shoulder 16.5"
:length-sleeve 17" (armpit to cuff)
:length-garment 15" (measured down center back)
:width-bust 21"
:width-waist 16"

Condition: Several snags to lace. 3 of the 4 Collar stays are split in half. Minor very even discoloration to net. Hand and machine stitched. Eyelets, top and bottom missing/replaceable.


From Me:

This looks to be late 1900's/early 1910's with a slight edge on the teens era side. I just love the look of this blouse with the hints of lace and the cute little faux button front.

Teens Era Black Beaded Dress

From the seller:

This beautiful Edwardian gown is made from black tulle and is elaborately trimmed with black sequins. It hooks down the side and along the waist to the center back as well as on the shoulder. It has long fitted tulle sleeves banded with ruched ruffles, around the wrists, trimmed with sequins and there's a short flared sleeve trimmed with sequins. Around the bottom are 2 layers of sequined tulle with the finished scalloped edging. The tulle and sequins are excedllent, the lining needs to be removed or replaced. It would be easy just to remove it and wear it over a petticoat, an ivory or pink would be lovely to show the beading. The tulle has a few minor tears in the back where the skirt is fuller. IT measures 29 1/2 inches around the waist, bust is 42, hips are 48, across the back shoulder is 13 inches and it's aboiut 55 1/2 inches long from the shoulder and from the waist is 37 1/2 inches.



From Me:

Early teen's era gown. I do love that the seller put a white sheet beneath the tulle so you can truly see the beauty of the detailed work on this dress. Yay!

Early Edwardian Black Lace Dress

From the seller:


This lovely Victorian gown is made from black lace. The lining is in poor condition and needs to be re-lined, but the lace is in overall excellent shape. The bodice hooks down the back, it has loops of narrow black velvet ribbons and swags of large facketed black beads. IT has dangles with large sequin clusters on the ends across the front and in the pouffs of the sleeves. Over the left breast there are 6 dangles, then 3 just off center on the rigth side and 1 on the far right, it is not evenly spaced which gives an interesting look. The sleeves are puffed on the top, they have beads around the upper arm and a long, pointed lacy flounce below the band of beads. On the back of the sleeves there are loops of the beaded trim and dangles with the cluster of sequins, one is missing on one side. The pointed lace flounces are trimmed with narrow ruched silk chiffon around the edges, the lower sleeves are silk chiffon, banded around the cuffs with black velvet ribbon. It has wider velvet around the bottom edge of the bodice, it makes loops at the center back with the beaded dangles, 1 is missing here as well. There's a small tear in the lace at the center front right under the collar and a seam of the lace is opened on the shoulder. It measures 38 inches around the bust, across the back shoulder is 12 1/2 inches, around the collar is 12 2/3 inches and the waist is 25 1/2, it's about 18 1/2 inches long from the shoulder to lowest point in front. The skirt also needs a new lining, it has a narrow taffeta waistband and a wide silk velveteen ribbon tacked around the waist to tie in back, the velvet is Victorian, but I think added later. It's fuller in the back, falling to a train and has 2 ruffles around the hem trimmed with velvet ribbon in the Greek key pattern. The lace is backed with black chiffon, which is in good condition, it has a ruffle around the bottom edged with a narrow gathered ruffle on the bottom of the hem. The lace has a couple of tears coming down from the damaged waistband, but again, overall in very good condition. It measures 24 1/2 inches around the waist, hips are full, it's 41 inches long in front and 49 1/2 inches long in back. It's one of the fanciest and most interesting I have had in a while, restored, it will be stunning.



From Me:

Unfortunately, the shattering looked to be a bit too much on the back to truly be restored properly. However, this is a lovely dress and an excellent example of dresses worn at the Turn of the 20th Century.

OMG! Shoes!

From the seller:

Stunning 1890 very wearable,beautiful hand beaded evening

shoes .

I believe the tiny micro beads are jet, plus there is some

tiny sequins scattered on the stand up front flap.

They are made by Marshall Fields and have lovingly been

named "bespoke".

"Marshall Fields" started in Chicago on Lake Street in 1852.

Shoes like this are rare, and these are in great condition

for their age.

For wear or display.

Material :Black silk satin hand beaded

Label : Marshall Fields Aristo name of shoes "Bespoke"

Size : 6 B

Width : 3"

Length : 9 1/2"

Heel :2 1/2"

Soles : Leather

Condition : Great, the toe on right shoe has been worn down.

The left heel has some 2" scrapes in the satin.

Beading looks all there.


From Me:

Hi everybody!

I'm back from Ireland. I was there for two weeks and just got back on Thursday. I want to go back already. Ireland was lovely.

Anyway, the shoes! I'm thinking more late 1890's/early 1900's for these beauties. Aren't they fun?