Late Victorian Early Edwardian Lot!

Most Likely a late 1880's beautiful teal jacket

Close up of the back left shoulder of the teal jacket

1890's wild jacket front

1890's wild jacket back

Early Edwardian/Late Victorian jacket front

Early Edwardian/Late Victorian Jacket Side

Early Edwardian/Late Victorian Jacket Back

Edwardian Jacket Front

Edwardian Jacket Close-up of bottom front

Hat Love!

Top of the Edwardian Hat

From the seller:

Up for auction is my collection of Victorian clothing that is being sold AS IS.

This collection consists of 4 jackets~ The first photo is my favorite silk taffetta jacket that has several tears that are about 2" long. Lining is shredded. Beautiful piece for display/study. Photos # 1& 2

2nd jacket/waist is photo # 3,4 & and is black cotton with a lace covering. There is a 3" rip on the lace on the sleeve. This piece is not in bad condition.

3rd jacket is heavy velvet and I don't see any holes or rips, but a lot of wear on the velvet. Photos 11 & 6

4th jacket/waist is a cobalt blue in color with (replaced but antique) bone buttons. There are a few holes, some staining on the back and some wear to jacket. Photos 12 & 8.

The first silk taffetta skirt is in bad shape with a 12" tear in the back and a few other tears. Poor condition.

Second silk taffetta skirt has a 6" tear, smaller tears, holes and damage under the waist. Poor condition.

The black velvet hat has shredding on the top, but looks OK if on display.

In March I had a major fire at my house and even though this lot made it out, the restoration people didn't handle them properly and because of that they suffered this damage. I can not look at things associated with the fire. Please note that there is no smoke odor (they were de-smoked), and the room these were displayed in was the only room that my things survived. It's only because of the association that I can no longer keep them, and hope someone will give them a good home.

I can send addition photos upon request. Thank you!

From Me:

I thought about breaking this up but, as it all most likely was owned by the same person, I wanted to show the changes the clothing went through over a few decades.

Edwardian Nautical Inspired Outfit

From the seller:


I am a seaside girl at heart, and I have loved having vintage nautical clothing in my collection. I hope you love these as much as I do.

In this auction, you are bidding on a vintage Edwardian seaside dress fashioned of a lightweight cotton with navy and white stripes with accents of navy polka dots on white ground with navy cotton covered buttons.

Great design as well. Faux over jacket cinched in the back with polka dot belt cinching in the front.

Label: None

measures (all items are measured flat in inches + doubled):

Measures:

bust: 38 waist: 40 hips: full length: 50



Has not been cleaned.

From Me:

This is so cute! Definitely a summer "play" outfit and most likely meant for the seaside. My guess is about 1912 or around there given the sleeves and the details on the bodice.

1890's Wrapper Dress

From the seller:
This auction is for a Romantic Victorian maternity/day dress or wrapper. The fabric is a wonderfully soft medium-weight cotton flannel with a beautiful drape. It's color appears a little darker and shinier in the photos. The bodice has elegant puffed sleeves with gathered cuffs and a high collar with a yoke and decorative ruffles. Below the yoke,it's front falls straight to the floor in soft folds. This design motif is coordinated on the back with the added element of decorative smocking to pull the fabric in at the waist. It allows the fabric to form a small bustle and creates an elegant sweep. A self fabric belt fastens at the waist by hooking. I have shown it hooked in front and reversed to hook in the rear, though strictly speaking, the position of the hook suggests it wasn't meant to be worn this way. Still, pin a bow of ribbon over it for a fun and pretty alternative! There is an inner bodice of brown cotton. It's bottom was left unfinished, which is consistent with the period. Also present on the right side is a very convenient pocket!

Condition is Excellent! The hooks are a little rusty, that's all I can find wrong. The wrapper is strong and wearable! Measurements are 52 inch front length (from neck hook to floor), 31 inch waist if the belt is hooked closed, there is more room if it it's fastened behind. The inner bodice waist is 29 inches, but can be left unhooked. The bust is very full, with the inner bodice closed, it measures 32 inches. Again, there is a lot of gathering here, so the measurement can be larger if left unhooked inside.

From Me:
This is a beauty. The overall shape is consistent with the 1890's.

Black Early Edwardian Skirt

From the seller:

 Here is very lightweight antique silk taffeta skirt, with amazing decoration.

According to the auctioneer is is described as 'intricately decorated with cutwork, couched ribbon ruffles, rope and plaits in the form of repeating medallions'. I couldn't have put it better myself!!

The decoration spans from the lower tummy to the floor, and the skirt begins with a slim waist and widens in panels to almost circular at the bottom. The hem is in ribboned ruffles and then these are scalloped into swags at the floor.

The large flowers have a cutwork hole to them, and I wonder if the lady would have worn a bright red petticoat, or similar, for the colour to be glimpsed through the black? Very saucy!

Now the skirt is fragile but can be worn occasionally with care if you must. The bulk of the skirt, where one would expect wear, is suprisingly strong and good. It is below the waist, the plain part, that is very thin with a multitude of pinspot holes. This is of course, because the  silk taffeta has had to carry the weight of all the decoration below for many years.

There are a few small repairs which are difficult to see and I have seen an unrepaired small hole in this region. I would strongly recommend that you add a short lining section to the upper section, to help bear the weight and on which future repairs can be made.

In addition, there is a complete scallop missing at the hem which I have just tacked under. There are also a couple of splits here to close. Barely noticeable as it is so full and fussy here.

The waist is sound and fastens with ease. It is actually 28", but if you are over a 26" waist and wear it, you WILL split it. Length is approx 47".

Definately not a 'use and throw away' skirt. Too decorative.

From Me

This is either a very late 1890's or early 1900's skirt. I can't imagine what the bodice must have looked like if this is the skirt! Of course, given the eyelets, a bright colored petticoat would have been worn beneath it.

Regency Era Shoes!

From the seller:


Presented here for your bidding evaluation is this rare pair of early lady's antique shoe straights, ivory leather in color with silk bows with peach colored accents!  These c1830 shoes are unusual for our times in that there is no left and no right shoe--they are simply straight according the the practices of the day.  I might add that they are exceedingly narrow as well, the soles measuring 2" across at the widest point, by 9 3/8" long.  The modern shoes in my closet are much larger in comparison, so it would seem that women may have grown larger in stature over time!  I have handled several other pairs of women's straights in the past, and they are all small like these.  Something else they seem to have in common--a word is written inside the shoe, which appears to mark the shoe for the wearer as to which is usually worn on the left or right foot.  In this case the words are hard to make out, but appear to be "gauche" and "droite," French for left and right.  (Use the zoom lens to take a close up look at the inside of the shoes!)
Most likely, these antique examples were meant to be worn as wedding slippers.  Besides looking appropriate for that momentous event, the shoes themselves were important enough to be carefully saved for all these years.  Not surprisingly, they are in rather fragile condition.  While the leather remains fairly supple, the silk bows are shredding and melting a bit.  Just from handling the pair for photography purposes, the bow on the shoe marked droite came loose.  It was only held on with two tiny straight pins, and could easily be affixed back on, though I leave that to the new owner.  On that same shoe, the cord that was sewn on along the shoe opening with tiny, exacting stitches, has come loose, mostly on the back half around the heel. The shoes are lined in a linen fabric which is turning brownish.  I just noticed that they are marked 4 1/2 inside with ink (now brown) on the fabric (a size most likely).  The soles are soiled, as are the outsides of the ivory leather.  Talk about a blast from the past?!!  Please see my other listings for more unusual and unique items, keeping in mind that I would be happy to combine shipping whenever practical!

From Me:
I'd put these at a bit earlier than 1830's based on the total lack of any sort of heel and looking very much like a ballet slipper.  My guess would be around the 1810 mark, instead.  These are gorgeously preserved and I love that tuft of color added to the front. 

Purple and black Edwardian Dress

From the seller:


I found a box of great vintage clothing that I had stored away, as they all needed mending. I finally realized that I was never going to get it done myself, so I will be listing them on ebay. Some of them just need a little TLC, and others are good for patterns, study, parts, or display. They are all being sold as is.



This was a very stunning gown when it was first made. It is made of purple satin bodice and under skirt, with a sheer black stripped overskirt and sleeves. The purple bodice also has nude netting shoulders and yoke. The overbodice is of sheer black fabric. The overskirt is trimmed in purple satin with a satin cummerbund, and a long satin ribbon covering the skirt placket. It closes at the side waist, front waist, and bodice with snaps. The issues are as follows: one sleeve has one horizontal pleat, and the other one has 2 which makes it shorter than the other one, I don't know why?! There are 2 small tears in the black sheer fabric on the right back of the bodice, the sheer black stripped overskirt has numerous slits, which are kind of hard to see, due to the color, but I tried to get some pictures of them. The bottom of the purple satin underskirt has shredding and damage all around the hem. Could probably be re-hemmed shorter to take care of that. There is some light fading to the underskirt in places, and it could use a cleaning. It would be a great piece for study, pattern or display. Measurements are approximate and for information only. B=40", W=32", H=42". This is being sold with no reserve, and a low starting price due to the issues involved. It is being sold as is.
From Me:

I love the look of this. The angled lines in the bodice show modern cutting lines- to the point that you could almost wear this dress today as is without anyone batting an eyelash. The natural waistline points to this being closer to WWI -if not worn during WWI- than the early teens.

Late 1860's Beaded Jacket

From the seller:

ANTIQUE c. 1860 VICTORIAN DARK OLIVE GREEN VELVET EMBROIDERED BEADED FRINGE NEEDLEWORK LADIES JACKET

Up for bids is this antique c. 1860's dark olive green velvet embroidered beaded fringe needlework ladies jacket.

All hand done, hand tailored.  The details and workmanship on this piece is magnificent.  A lot of time went into creating this fine ladies jacket.

There are weighted, perhaps coins, in the front hem to keep the jacket from rising up.

 Heavily beaded with black beads and embroidered beads in different shapes and sizes that are used on all the fringe. 

Some needlework has been separated from jacket, the front part on each side, especially the left side is mostly separated from the velvet.

There is a crewel work embroidered pattern and then the beads are added to the embroidery.

Please see photos for the best description.

Condition:  There are rips, tears , fringe and beads missing, some holes and is most definately worthy of a good restorer to bring this magnificent jacket back to it's former glory!  Well worth it.  The velvet fabric which was once rich and thick is worn in areas and but still retain it's richness

Please feel free to ask any questions before bidding so no one is disappoinbted regarding the condition.  Ther is no odor.

Inside lining is a beautiful green satin and it is in remarkably good condition except there is a strip that is hanging off on one side, please see photos.

Measurements:  It is for a smaller woman. 

14 1/2" from under arm to opposite under arm

30 1/2" from top of front collar to hem.

13 1/2" from under arm to bottom of sleeve

These are all approximate sizes.

Again, please ask any questions before bidding,  especially regarding condition so the winning bidder will not be disappointed in any way.

Shipping is $15.00 to anywhere in the USA.

It really is a work of art.

Thank you very much for looking!

From Me:

I'm putting this in the late 1860's/early 1870's.   The sleeves are very 1860's but the "butt flap" for lack of a better modern way to describe it (sorry!) is more in line with the 1870's.  This jacket could have been remade (the beading seems later to me, like 1880's later...) and various elements were added or subtracted over the years it was worn.