Perfect Christmas Dress Circa 1890s!

From the seller:
1893's SILK BUSTLE 2-PC VISITING GOWN MUSEUM DE-ACCESSIONED LABEL H. FRAME

A regal 1893 - 1895 stunning green striped floral silk 2 piece bustled gown with large puffed sleeves.

Recently de-accessioned from the Rochester historical museum collection in New York state. The gown still retains it's original Museum ID catalog tags. LABEL ON PETERSHAM READS "H. FRAME 48 WEST 37TH ST. NEW YORK".

The bodice has a attached dark blue velvet lapels or collar that extend into a lovely stand up collar with marabou feather decorations. JUST LOVELY. The cuffs also are adored with the marabou feathers. Lovely inner satin bodice with raised flowers and beadwork.

The back of bodice has a pleated peplum. Large puffed sleeves narrow down to a velvet and lace cuff.

Wide Valennciennes lace adorns the front opening and on sleeve cuffs.

The bodice is lined with pink satin and green satin and with 13 covered whale bone baleen stays and has a front hook and loop closure. The inner pink satin lining has shredded.

The bodice has turned lapels lined with the green striped silk. The bodice has 6 metal buttons with rhinestones and faux pearls.



The skirt has a long back sweep and accented with gatherings of pleats on the back. Inside the skirt are ties that gather the pleats. The skirt closes by hooks and eyes at the back and gathers with pleats in the back for a nice fall. The skirt is lined with a green silk satin lining that is in very good condition. A little cushioned bustle is sewn into the inner back of the shirt below its hook and loop closures. The skirt also has ties inside to arrange the bustle effect.

Condition: The outfit is in fair condition. The bodice pink lining has shredded. No discoloration or underarm stains on the outfit. No repairs but unfortunately has small fabric splits scattered about on the skirt as well as bodice. This can be stabilized. A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.

MEASUREMENTS

BODICE

Bust 35", Waist 28",

Curved sleeve length 26"

Across back: 11"

Front skirt length: 40"

SKIRT

Waist 32"

Back length 47"

A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.

From Me:

1894 Fashion Plate

I think it's 1894 simply because you don't see the exaggerated collars on dresses until that point. In 1893, there are exaggerated collars, but only on coats and jackets.

1920's Tulle Sheer Gown with Pintucks!

From the seller:

Antique & french evening gown.
Depression era
All in tulle
In good condition some stitches to sew
The pink under dress is not part of the sale,


From Me:

Well, the depression started in 1928 here in the states so...no. Not depression era. It's probably from about 1923 but it's very much 1920's. Take a look at the pintucks on the skirt!

Teen's Era Dress with Black Velvet Accents and Floral Print

From the seller:

Victorian / Edwardian Vintage Ladies Dress

Lovely pink Rose Floral Flounced Skirt and matching fabric repeated at top and cuffs.

Black Trim Detail and Crochet Buttons at Closure.

Tiny snaps to Close up Front.

1" needs stitched under arm on seam. two small spots on sleeve of right arm. please see picture.

I did not attempt to clean or do anything to this garment before listing.

In great condition for its Vintage Age

Measures : Bust 34" and waist 27"

From Me:

1915 Fashion Plate

1915 Fashion Plate

I love 1915 fashions and I'm sure this extant dress is from about there. They have almost a Gunne Sax 1970's look to them - which is probably where Gunne Sax took inspiration from!

Merry Christmas! Lovely Late Edwardian Era blue striped dress

From the seller:

Lovely Period Piece

Edwardian/Victorian Ladies True Vintage Dress

Pale Blue and Cream Color Stripe with Delicate Lace and Velveteen Details down the front and at waist and back.

Measures 34-35"Bust Waist 28"

Tiny closures hook and Eye .....
From Me:

1908 Fashion Plate

I hope everyone has a wonderfully Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year!




This dress and the next one I will post have very similar looks but some key differences - this one is from an earlier time period and has stripes!

Late Victorian Floral Print Dress

From the seller:

Antique Victorian Day Dress 2 pieces Blouse Hoop Skirt XS Floral Cotton
Antique Victorian Day Dress

This is a Antique Victorian Day Dress. It's a beautiful floral print accented with purple that I believe is silk. It's a very small size so please see measurements below. It has been hand stitched and the skirt is very full so it accommodates a hoop. The high neckline is finished with the purple ribbon. The modesty panel has eye/hook closures behind it. The skirt is lined and there is a velvet banding that goes around the bottom perimeter of the skirt along with something that is inserted in between the fabric and lining. I suppose it is to add weight to the bottom of the skirt (it's 7" in height). Gathered pleating at back of skirt, Ruffle with lace at bottom and the same ruffle with lace is at the end of each sleeve. Please take a look at my other antique and vintage clothing and accessories. Combined shipping is offered.

Condition: tiny holes throughout the dress and top.

Approximate Measurements

Shoulders: 11-1/4" across (22-1/2")

Bust: 15" across (30")

Waist: 9" across (18")

Blouse: 17" long measured at neckline to back of bottom

Skirt Length: 42"





From Me:

A hoop was so far out of style by the point this dress was being worn it would be like wearing your hot pink plastic charm necklace with your crimped hair and a modern 2010's flared hoodie sweater dress. It just does not work.

1897 Fashion Plate

1897 Fashion Plate

Instead, they used petticoats. :-)

The flared fluffy sleeve caps over the real sleeves are a very 1897 thing. I love the print - it looks like something you'd find in a thrift store or like Mom's old kitchen curtains. Vintage, but not antique.