1890's Wrapper Dress

From the seller:

This is an amazing antique Victorian ladies day dress or wrapper! It has gorgeous lace and leg o mutton sleeves. It buttons with tiny bone buttons down the front. There are a couple of holes that I have pictured, but it's generally in good shape for it's age and could be worn carefully or displayed.
It's 52" long, 14" across the shoulders, 16" from armpit to armpit, 13" across the front of the waist, and 18" across the hips.
It just gorgeous and would make a great display or for reenactments!



From Me:

Sleeves of doom =1890's.

Sweet 1920's Day Dress

From the seller:







This is a Beautiful Vintage Chiffon & Lace Cocktail Party Dress from the 1920’s!

LABEL: none

Fabric is a light to medium-weight semi-sheer rayon chiffon … dark navy blue in colour. Netting lace with floral embroidery … ecru in colour. Dress has two layers of this material.

Design: Dress is made of two layers. The underlayer is a plain chiffon with short sleeves … top layer is sleeveless and is as long as the under layer. Wider rounded neckline with lovely net lace with floral embroidery (front and back) … tiny vertical accordion pleats run down top layer … net lace and embroidery insets at waist and down side … tiny self-fabric covered decorative buttons down center front and back and down side slits of top layer … the top layer is open at the decorative button sections … metal snap closure at front waist (in the lace section) which allows the top layer to open completely for getting on and off … metal snap closure at left breast on under layer.

Very Good Vintage Condition!! The dress does need a cleaning – the lace sections are a bit dingy but should clean up nicely. There is a hole in the chiffon at the right sleeve near the seam (see photo) … there are some tiny breaks in the lace here and there (nothing severe – tiny areas). See photos. A lovely piece of history.

MEASUREMENTS:
Bust: 36”
Waist: 36”
Hips: 40”
Length: 44”






From Me:

This goes under the "If I don't see something like this in the third season of Downton Abbey, I will be greatly displeased" category.

Bustle Era Dress

From the seller:


This auction is for a fantastic original silk taffeta walking dress from the 1880s. It's brown silk is accented with stunning panels of plaid silk velvet along with matching cuffs. The dress's silhouette is the epitome of high Victorian glamour with it's skin-tight boned bodice and nipped waist billowing out behind into an extensive shelf bustle. The bodice fastens with many hooks and eyes. There are two panels inside it which hook together to ease strain on the silk. There is also and inside belt which hooks. The skirt fastens in the rear with three buttons to help the bustle sit properly. The Lining is brown polished cotton. in the skirt, there are two drawstring casings intended to help the shirt hold its shape. Though not in perfect condition, this dress is a wonderful addition your collection as a conservation project or study piece. It displays well with care and with a bit of stabilization, will last for years to come!

Condition is fair to good. There is obvious shatter to the silk in the skirt, some discoloration to the silk on the bodice (not terribly distracting), a replaced button on the skirt (not visible when displayed) and the top hook on the bodice is broken. This is easily remedied by fastening a brooch there as I have. (Mine is not included.) The drawstring casings are empty and one of the inner panels of the bodice has a tear. There is an organza backing to some of the silk on the skirt where conservation was begun.

Measurements are: The bust is 30 inches & the waist measure 22 inches. The skirt front length is 38 inches.



From Me:

Everything the seller said. :-)

Lovely SImple American Civil War Era Day Dress

From the seller:

Very early Victorian era dress circa 1840's to 1860's that is entirely sewn by hand. Brown silk taffeta with white plaid windowpane pattern. Round neck. Long sleeves with pinked brown and royal blue trim at upper arm and cuffs. Drop shoulder. Center front hook and eye closure is concealed by row of brown buttons with faceted metal centers. High-waisted, fitted bodice. Full skirt. Fully lined.


VINTAGE CONDITION: Very good with wear to the fabric and small holes throughout. Repairs at underarms. Wool band that trims hem is fraying and has holes throughout. Further photographs available upon request.
FABRIC CONTENT: Silk Taffeta
COLOR: Brown, Blue, White
ESTIMATED SIZE: Extra Small
MEASUREMENTS: Please compare the measurements listed below to a garment that fits you well. These measurements were taken with the garment lying flat, and when appropriate, doubled to calculate the circumference.

Bust: 32"

Waist: 24"

Hips: Open

Across Shoulders (Drop Sleeve): 21"

Sleeve Length: 17.5"

Center Back Length: 55.5"

Skirt Length: 41"


From Me:

Despite the rather drab colors, this is rather cute! Given the waistline, the cut of the shoulders, I'm guessing early 1860's.

Early Edwardian Gown

From the seller:

1900 Ivory Silk Tea Gown:( I am leaving on vacation for a week on June 24th so will need payment by June 23rd, if you want your package mailed out before I leave. If you do not pay before I leave I will mail your package when I get back.) This two piece dress is from the early 1900's and is made of a soft silk. It has been hand washed and has a smell of soap. I have put too many petticoats under the skirt and it is not as slim as it should be. The skirt has four groups of smocking at the waist band. It should have had a cummerbund but it is missing. There is a hook missing on the waist band and there is wear on the waist band near the hooks and eyes. There is one tiny pin spot on the skirt and there are no holes that I see. The yoke of the blouse is cotton lace trimmed with sequins. The lining of the bodice is in sturdy condition but does have spots. The bodice has underarm staining and has a quarter size spot on the left shoulder and a one inch tear under one arm. See photos. The waist of the skirt is 24 and the length is 32. The waist of the bodice is 22 and the bust is 31. The bidding will start at .99 with no reserve. Please see our other vintage clothing up for auction on eBay.





From Me:

I wish the seller didn't stuff the pigeon front - it ruins the look a bit. However, this is a very lovely day dress.

Late Victorian Shoes!

From the seller:

Inventory no: shoe 328

Stunning 1890 ,beautiful hand beaded evening wedding shoes.

Mrs. Charles Gram worn these on her wedding in 1890.

She bought these in Paris ,France

Her "visit" card came with the shoes with the date information.

I am sure that the original color was a wonderful light

green,as well as the satin bow and of course the marcasite

cut steel beads were bright and shiny.

A short "Louie" heel finishes off the wonderful piece of

fashion history,

The edging of the shoes used to be silver as well.

The interior is soft kid skin leather.

For display only I think. Sold As Is

Material :Olive green suede cut steel beads

Label : None

Size : Europe 34 ...USA 4 1/2 Tiny shoes

Width : 2 3/8"

Length :8 3/4"

Heel :1 1/2"

Soles : Leather

Condition : Good,... the shoe size is small and narrow

The left shoe has some whip stitching on heel edge.

The satin bow is mostly scattered and most of the marcasite

beads have rusted.


From Me:

WANT!!!!!!!!

Lace Combinations

From the seller:

UP FOR BID ARE VICTORIAN LADIES LACE LINGERIE

SPLIT LEG ONE PIECE LACE PANTALOONS WITH BELT

This lingerie is from the late 1890's and they are still in exceptional condition. They are a light cream color with lots of lace, there are 5 tiny buttons that are original, at the top is a pink ribbon that ties and in the thigh area is a row of lace with yellow ribbon this ribbon is original and some has deteriorated from age and some still nice. There is also a very long belt the same color and material and it is original to this piece, The belt measures 90" long, here are a few measurements 39" from top shoulder strap to bottom leg , 14" underarm to underarm, 14 1/2' waist and 20" wide at the very bottom of each leg.

These pantaloons are in wonderful condition no holes, tears and no repairs, all of the lace is very nice, there are some age spots which are pictured and some of the button holes are a bit stretched out also there is about a 1" split on the seam in back where the leg split begins.

From Me:

I think I need to make these...