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# 6669 -
c. mid 19th Century Brown
Silk Padded Bonnet!
The
classic padded bonnet from
the mid-19th Century era.
EXCELLENT CONDITION with
lovely light yellow
interior. The only
thing wrong really are the
chin ties, but this is the
besst condition you will
likely see for a padded
bonnet!!! See all
photos.
$ 385.
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# 11385 - RARE
c. 1837 Gown (as dated by
Nancy Rexford, costume
historian and author)
Museum Deaccessioned
Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered
Floral Gown!
From
the Wadsworth Athneneum's
Costume and Textile
collection... this gown has
been in a personal
collection for about 30
years. She was carefully
stored and treated like a
member of the family.... but
it's now time for her to go
to a new home. I have
been in this business for
well over 25 years myself,
and it's rare now that a
gown takes my breath away
when I see it. This is
one of those. It's
perfection. Simple
shape, off the shoulder wide
"v" neckline, "v" waist at
front, cap sleeves with
matching "v" shape and
simple ecru netting lace,
beautiful seaming, gorgeous
ivory silk satin. OK..
so that would be a nice c.
late 1830's-early 1840's
dress... but then....
(drum roll)... you have the
entire dress covered with
embroidered multicolored
flowers on vines.
Achingly beautiful in
person. The photos
hardly do it justice.
Sadly, I couldn't close it
on my smallest dressform (it
measures 30" bust, 22"
waist), but you'd want a
smaller dressform as the
off-the-shoulder shape
shouldn't be stressed.
The material is perfectly
strong and nearly like new
(even the underarms are
clean!!!) with the few
exceptions of the minor
spots that blend in with the
design (but look at the
close up photos to see the
ones at upper bust and one a
side front waist that are
the worst... and not all
that bad... and one has to
assume these were from the
original woman wearing
flowers as was done, so the
spots are historic) and one
tiny break in the netting on
one sleeve (see photo).
All other issues are so
minor as not to mention.
Might want a couple more
petticoats under for proper
shape if you display.
What more can I say?????
I adore it!
Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
SPECIAL SALE PRICE!
$4,750.
(was $7,500)
Approx. - SIZE 000
(check
measurements above)
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# 11481 -
c. early 19th Century Black
Woven Jacquard Silk Possible
Mourning Maternity Gown!
This
dress pretty much stumps me. It
seems to have elements of
design from a few decades of
the 19th Century, but the
long thin sleeves and the
under lining of the bust
makes me lean toward 1815.
The design of the black on
black jacquard silk also
seems to be of the era. And
yet, the seaming of the back
bodice isn't what is often
seen. So... I'm
thinking it's an interesting
mourning black maternity
gown. Just my theory.
You may have your own
theory. I try to take
enough photos for you to see
what you need to!
This gown has had early
renovations as you can see a
difference in the fabric
design at the hemline, and
likely had a matching panel
inserted or revamped.
There are a few issues... a
tearing at the hemline and a
thinning in other hem areas
(see photos). An issue
on one sleeve (see photo).
Email me with your thoughts
on this gown! I'm so
curious!!!
antiquedress@yahoo.com.
Measures: up to 35" bust, up to 30
waist, 57" long from
shoulder to hem.
$ 425.
SOLD
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# 11386 - RARE
c. early 1840's Gown (as dated by
Nancy Rexford, costume
historian and author)
Museum Deaccessioned
Gold Jacquard Silk Embroidered
Floral Gown! Complete
with Original and
Separate Long Under
Sleeves!!
From
the Wadsworth Athneneum's
Costume and Textile
collection... this gown has
been in a personal
collection for about 30
years. She was carefully
stored and treated like a
member of the family.... but
it's now time for her to go
to a new home. I have
been in this business for
well over 25 years myself,
and it's rare now that a
gown takes my breath away
when I see it. This
gown (and the other gown
from the same
collection) are just
EXTRAORDINARY!
Sadly, the photos don't
do it justice.
PLEASE look at the
close-up photos to see
the exquisite detail of
the jacquard and
embroidered silk fabric.
These were, without a
doubt, the finest
fabrics of the time.
I would have to assume
they were of French
origin. The gowns
were possibly made in
America of the imported
fabric. Sheer
perfection. Simple
shape, off the shoulder wide
"v" neckline, "v" waist at
front, cap sleeves with
detailing and spiderweb
lace, beautiful seaming,
and with the original
long under sleeves to be
worn with and without. The material is perfectly
strong and nearly like new
(even the underarms are
clean!!!) with the few
exceptions of the extreme minor
spots that blend in with the
design (hardly worth
mentioning at all.... and
breaks in the spider
lace on the sleeves.
Might want a couple more
petticoats under for
proper shape if you
display. What more
can I say?????
I adore it! Just
slightly smaller than
this dressform, so the
hook at the waist isn't
hooked (didn't want to
stress the fabric), yet
the waistband inside did
fasten.
Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
SPECIAL SALE PRICE!
$4,750.
(was $7,500)
Approx. - SIZE 000
(check
measurements above)
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# 4163 - c. 1840's
Champagne Colored Brocade Gown with Additional
Original Sleeves! Doris Langley
Moore Connection! In remarkable
condition!!!!! There were two museum experts who agreed that this
exquisite multicolored floral brocade on moire
champagne colored silk faille fabric that makes up
this gown was older than the gown and possibly from the mid-1700's. However,
I recently found a tiny little tag that was attached with a
safety pin inside the gown that reads: "64 c. 1840
Brocade dress with sleeve ends. Interesting imitation of
an 18th century style of fabric. DLM Letter
1-15-68". What does this mean, you ask?
Well... this dress was either part of the Doris Langley Moore
collection, or was at the very least inspected and reviewed by
Ms. Moore back in 1968. Now if you happen not to know who
Doris Langley Moore is, she founded the Fashion Museum in Bath,
England in 1963 and was one of the first major fashion
historians. You can read all about her on Wikipedia at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Langley_Moore .
So the modern experts say one thing, but Doris
Langley Moore says something else. So Doris Langley Moore
says the fabric is from the 1840's, but that also means
it's an historically fascinating revival of the 1700's fabric
design in the 1840's. However, if Doris Langley Moore was
wrong and the two modern experts are right, then this fabric IS
from the mid 1700's and used for the creation of this dress in
1840's. Either way, it's an historic
fabric and gown which comes with additional original
matching sleeves worn for day wear and absoluetly from the 1840's! Gown is fully
"lined". Looks like it was barely worn! Other than a
few light age stains here and there, there is only
one spot worth mentioning just below bodice center
point, otherwise it's in Excellent condition! Best
you will find from this era! One side of the back
seems ever so slightly varied color from the other
side of the back... it's an extremely picky thing to
point out to you... but hey... it's my job! Measures:
32" bust, 25/26" waist, 42" long from
waist to hem.
$
3,495.
SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. -
SIZE 2
(check
measurements above)
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# 11310 - c. 1820
REPRO Regency Striped Gown!
Please take note... I rarely sell items that aren't original.
And I have to say this dress stumps me. Could have been a
costume gown. Could have been a student project. I just
don't know. There is much hand-stitching, but it's pretty
messy (usually the original hand stitched gowns are meticulously
stitched)... and there is some machine stitching which may have been
when the gown was renovated (as you can see at the back... sloppily
enlarged at the back waist with a ribbon). The material is
interesting... fairly sheer woven ombre stripes... but the material
seems to be rayon.... certainly doesn't seem to be the fine silks or
muslins you'd expect to find from this era. The neckline is
also a bit strange shaped for the era. So.... if
you are looking for a antique looking gown, this is for you!
Great for stage!!! I stuffed the puff sleeves for the photos.
You'll need to wear a slip under. And there are a few pulls in
the material (see photo of mid bust) and a couple small (what look
like) paint (?) spots at front (see photos). Measures:
33/34" bust, 27" waist (as is enlarged), 12" from shoulder to empire
waist, 54" long from shoulder to hem.
Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
$ 185.
Approx. - SIZE 4
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# 6953 -
RARE c. 18th Century Alsace or
German Lavish Gold Metallic Embroidered Child's Cap or Bonnet!
Museum Deaccession! Items like this
extraordinary, intricately embroidered cap (or bonnet) are
rarely seen outside of museums! From my research,
these were actually referred to as "gold caps", and this type of
headwear was common in Germany and surrounds. This ornately
decorated cap is embroidered in gold foil, metallic thread,
cord, sequins, teeny seed beads, surprising blue glass jewels,
etc. creating an overall gold appearance. This example would
have been considerably time-consuming, and for it to have been
created for a CHILD (it is child sized), this would have to have
been quite a wealthy family. The front is edged in gold
metallic bobbin lace. The cap has been professionally
re-lined in fine linen by the museum. As I'm not a
scholar, if anyone out there has more info on these gold caps, I
would love to know more! In Near Mint condition..
especially for something this intricate and of this age!!
Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
$ 2,850.
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# 6818 - RARE
c. 1840 Gold Bullion and
Sequin Cap!
Be still my heart.
This would have been one
damn wealthy woman to afford
something so intricately
detailed of gold bullion and
gown sequins and gold
metallic lace front! I
really don't have much more
information on this other
than you looking at the
photos. In
excellent condition with
just a bit of lace missing
only on the inside.
Exterior is near mint!
Shown on a normal sized
head. Even looks like
the in vogue "banana curls"
at the back. KILLER
piece!!
Also Listed in the
Museum and Hats Categories.
$ 2,250.
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# 4287 - RARE
c. 1830's/1840's Men's Ivory Jacquard Silk Stock Collar!
You certainly don't see these often for sale!
From the 19th Century.... you know.... think top hats and
muttonchops! The standard neckwear for men of the era. A
shaped band fastened at the back of the neck with ties, a buckle or
hook and eye... this one has a large metal buckle. This type of
neckcloth was introduced to general society by King George IV in
1822. The Whole Art of Dress,
an 1830 guide to men’s fashion, described The Royal George style of
stock as being composed of “the richest black
Genoa
velvet and satin” and tied into a small gordian knot with short
broad ends. And white was the obligatory color for all evening
dress neckwear during this time with the notable exception of George
IV’s reign when his penchant for black took precedent. These were
worn over the high stand collar of the shirt. Call it a cravat,
neckscarf, or stock collar. So..... this one shows it's
age... it's all frayed at the edges and has quite a bit of staining
(see all the photos). Use as a pattern. Still rare!!!
SOLD
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# 1217 - RARE
c. 1800 Champagne Colored
Silk Dress Top or Spenser
with Tiny Sweet Details!
I haven't really been able
to figure out this piece,
but it's an historic wonder!
A GORGEOUS color champagne
silk with the sweetest tiny
details including tiny all
hand stitched tucks
at mid back, the mini
ruffles at the arm seams and
larger ruffles at slightly
puffed upper sleeves to the
tight lower sleeves with a
slight bell shape at the
cuff. The long sleeves
are basted on the puffed
sleeves so they could easily
have been added and
subtracted as the owner
wanted. No closures at
front, just pinned shut.
So you'd assume this was a spenser, but as you can see,
there is a natural colored
linen lining
which is longer than the
silk all around, and it has
a corset closure at
the front (I just
used a bright pink ribbon so
you can see it... obviously
this would have been a thin
matching cord originally).
If you look closely, you
will see that there seems to
be a tiny channel at the
front where a thin string
was pulled and gathered, and
there are stitching marks at
the back along this same
line... so may have had some
ribbon or something around
the back there? Or was there
an empire waisted skirt
attached to this piece?
Or was it some like of
jumper dress worn over?
I'm sure there are those of
you out there who know
exactly how this was used
and worn. So please
let me know!
Meanwhile, I'm just selling
as an exquisite antique "spenser"
top. Excellent, near
mint condition!!!!!!!
NOTE: the dress does
NOT come with this!!!!
$ 985.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0
(check
measurements above) |
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# 5091 - RARE c. mid
1700's or mid-18th Century Shoes! Watered Silk Faille Light Tan
Fabric! PLEASE NOTE: the Buckles
are for Show only.
I'm showing these early shoes with buckles
(that aren't of the correct era, but somewhat of the right look)
just to give you an idea of what they would have looked like when
worn. The rest of the photos show the shoes as they are.
The watered silk faille is all trimmed in a matching silk braid.
Hard to
describe the condition. For the age they are
Excellent, with just extremely minor issues of wear - mostly at the edges.
The photos will really describe the condition better than words.
There are pinholes on the tabs where the buckles would have been
attached over the years. They are 99% intact..... and structurally
very sound! Interior sole is brown leather in fabulous
condition. Bottom leather sole is mostly sueded now having lost the
top layer, but still in great condition. An amazingly early pair of shoes not often found
on the open market! Measure: 3" wide x 9" long Also Listed
in the Museum Category.
$ 3,450.
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# 11661 -
c. Mid-1800's (mid 19th Century)
VIAULT-ESTE, Paris, No. 17 Rue de la Paix, and THIERRY & SONS,
Regent Street, 278, London
Ivory Silk Wedding or Dancing Slippers (or Shoes)!
Well,
well, well... guess who else had shoes with this label??
Empress Eugenie.. you know, the wife of Napoleon III. There is
a museum collection of 6 pairs of shoes dating from the 1860s-1870s
which she brought to England after her exile from France.
If you search for similar slippers
(shoes) you will see they are dated anywhere from 1830s-1860s, but
since these shoes have STRAIGHT lasts, they are likely dated prior
to 1850. Strangely, it wasn't until 1818 that the right and
left shoe was invented! :) These shoes are unworn!
Excellent condition with the rare original ultra thin ties (they
would have been tied around the ankle)... so often these shoes are
found with the thin ribbons gone. Tiny little bow at the front.
As is normal, these shoes will need to be stuffed to display,
otherwise they collapse to nearly flat (see photo)... and that is
normal. Excellent condition!!
Also
listed in various other sections.
$ 825.
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# 11485 -
c. 1810-1815
AMERICAN
Men's Linen Wedding Vest
from the Historic
BRINCKERHOFF ESTATE MANSION
(Fishkill, NY)!
JORIS DERICKSEN BRINCKERHOFF,
the ancestor of the
Brinckerhoff family in
America, was likely born as
in the county of Dreuthe,
Holland, in 1609. He married
Susannah Dubbels, and in
1638 came to America,
settling in New Amsterdam.
He intended to settle on
Staten Island and did
purchase land there, but one
day going to look the
property over with his sons,
one of the sons was shot by
the Indians, and this caused
him to give up the project,
and he went back to New
Amsterdam. From there the
family seems to have gone to
Flushing, and the Fishkill
ancestors are part of that
family branch. I've
tried to research the family
online for you, but I will
leave the rest of this to
you! These items
came directly from the
on-site auction of the
Brinckerhoff mansion!
The condition is Very Good
(there are some light stains
here and there - see photos
and one back tie missing)
but at 200 years old... this
is in remarkable condition!
Classic shape with high
neck, mostly squared bottom,
smalll self-covered buttons,
2 ties at back, 2 pockets.
May have been worn as a
wedding vest, as it was part
of a "lot" that included the
dress, mitts, lace shawl and
lace veil. Additional
items from this estate are a
calash and young girl's
Regency dress.
Measures: 34" chest,
17" long.
Hand-stitched.
$ 465.
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# 11482 - RARE
c. 1810-1815
AMERICAN
Tambour Lace Net Shawl with
Scalloped Edge from the
Historic
BRINCKERHOFF ESTATE MANSION
(Fishkill, NY)!
JORIS
DERICKSEN BRINCKERHOFF,
the ancestor of the
Brinckerhoff family in
America, was likely born as
in the county of Dreuthe,
Holland, in 1609. He married
Susannah Dubbels, and in
1638 came to America,
settling in New Amsterdam.
He intended to settle on
Staten Island and did
purchase land there, but one
day going to look the
property over with his sons,
one of the sons was shot by
the Indians, and this caused
him to give up the project,
and he went back to New
Amsterdam. From there the
family seems to have gone to
Flushing, and the Fishkill
ancestors are part of that
family branch. I've
tried to research the family
online for you, but I will
leave the rest of this to
you! These items
came directly from the
on-site auction of the
Brinckerhoff mansion!
This all lace net shawl is
100" long x 20" wide with
scalloped edges... and is
EXQUISITE! The tambour
embroidery is all over the
shawl. The
condition is Excellent
(there are two couple minor
holes - see photo - and a
few tiny leg breaks and a
few extreme minor old
repairs) but at 200 years
old... this is in remarkable
condition! May
have been worn as a wedding
shawl, as it was part of a
"lot" that included the
dress, mitts, veil, and
man's vest. Additional
items from this estate are a
calash and young girl's
Regency dress.
$ 1,195.
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# 11483 - RARE
c. 1810-1815
AMERICAN
Tambour Lace Net Wedding
Veil from the Historic
BRINCKERHOFF ESTATE MANSION
(Fishkill, NY)!
JORIS DERICKSEN BRINCKERHOFF,
the ancestor of the
Brinckerhoff family in
America, was likely born as
in the county of Dreuthe,
Holland, in 1609. He married
Susannah Dubbels, and in
1638 came to America,
settling in New Amsterdam.
He intended to settle on
Staten Island and did
purchase land there, but one
day going to look the
property over with his sons,
one of the sons was shot by
the Indians, and this caused
him to give up the project,
and he went back to New
Amsterdam. From there the
family seems to have gone to
Flushing, and the Fishkill
ancestors are part of that
family branch. I've
tried to research the family
online for you, but I will
leave the rest of this to
you! These items
came directly from the
on-site auction of the
Brinckerhoff mansion!
This piece is a trapezoid
shape with the embroidery at
the bottom and the top
pulls/gathers however much
you want to create the veil.
Measures: 31" long,
39" wide at bottom, 34" wide
at top. There are
etchings of the era that
show the veil worn in front
or at back. The
condition is Very Good
(there are some light stains
here and there - see photos
- and a bit of embroidery
missing mostly at edging)
but at 200 years old... this
is in remarkable condition!
May have been worn as a
wedding veil, as it was part
of a "lot" that included the
dress, mitts, lace shawl and
man's vest. Additional
items from this estate are a
calash and young girl's
Regency dress. This
piece is a more ecru color.
$ 465.
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# 11308A -
c. 1840's 2-piece Gown of
Blue Silk Jacquard!
Once
mounted on a dressform, this
2-piece dress is stunning.
It's a thin, soft blue silk
jacquard with long "v" boned
bodice with low
off-the-shoulders neckline,
slight bell sleeves, large
ruffle tiered skirt,
attached wide pleated
collar, and hand stitched
with piping detail.
I've shown the dress over
very full slips (they don't
come with it). Closes
at the back with old
hooks/eyes. The skirt
waist was a bit too large
for the mannequin, so it's a
bit over-bunched at the
mid-back. This
was perhaps a wedding gown,
or certainly a "Sunday Best"
gown as the silk is soft and
lovely. Love the bit of
padding in the bust!
Even back then!! :)
There are a few extremely
minor issues: There is
a bit of underarm staining
(unseen when worn or
displayed), there is one
small hole on the collar at
front (see photo) perhaps
from a worn ornament as it's
in a strange place and
another similar small hole
under the flounce in the
skirt (unseen when worn).
There is one very small
light blue spot on lower
right skirt (hardly worth
mentioning), hook/eye
missing at skirt back and
some extreme minor selvedge
seen in the skirt seams (see
photos). Extreme minor
pinholes seen in skirt.
Lined in oil cloth bodice,
skirt is unlined (though a
bit of oilcloth around
hemline (just needs a few
minor stitches). A
lovely silk gown from an era
getting harder to find!
Measures: 30" bust,
22" waist bodice, 25" waist
skirt, 40 long skirt in
front, 42" long in back.
$ 945.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 000
(check
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# 11487 -
c. 1810-1815
AMERICAN
Embroidered Muslin
Fingerless Mitts from the
Historic
BRINCKERHOFF ESTATE MANSION
(Fishkill, NY)!
JORIS DERICKSEN BRINCKERHOFF,
the ancestor of the
Brinckerhoff family in
America, was likely born as
in the county of Dreuthe,
Holland, in 1609. He married
Susannah Dubbels, and in
1638 came to America,
settling in New Amsterdam.
He intended to settle on
Staten Island and did
purchase land there, but one
day going to look the
property over with his sons,
one of the sons was shot by
the Indians, and this caused
him to give up the project,
and he went back to New
Amsterdam. From there the
family seems to have gone to
Flushing, and the Fishkill
ancestors are part of that
family branch. I've
tried to research the family
online for you, but I will
leave the rest of this to
you! These items
came directly from the
on-site auction of the
Brinckerhoff mansion!
These are so sweet!
May have been worn during a
wedding, as it was part of a
"lot" that included the
dress, lace shawl, veil, and
man's vest. Additional
items from this estate are a
calash and young girl's
Regency dress. The
condition is Excellent (with
just one small old repair -
see photo - on one mitt) but
at 200 years old... these
are in remarkable condition!
$ 235.
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# 11484 -
c. 1800-1815
AMERICAN
Embroidered Muslin Young
Girl's Open Back Dress from
the Historic
BRINCKERHOFF ESTATE MANSION
(Fishkill, NY)!
JORIS DERICKSEN BRINCKERHOFF,
the ancestor of the
Brinckerhoff family in
America, was likely born as
in the county of Dreuthe,
Holland, in 1609. He married
Susannah Dubbels, and in
1638 came to America,
settling in New Amsterdam.
He intended to settle on
Staten Island and did
purchase land there, but one
day going to look the
property over with his sons,
one of the sons was shot by
the Indians, and this caused
him to give up the project,
and he went back to New
Amsterdam. From there the
family seems to have gone to
Flushing, and the Fishkill
ancestors are part of that
family branch. I've
tried to research the family
online for you, but I will
leave the rest of this to
you! These items
came directly from the
on-site auction of the
Brinckerhoff mansion!
I wish this dress was in my
size!! Though the
empire is the highest during
this era... not sure I would
have looked all that great
with my bust. :)
The dress was part of a
"lot" that included a
"wedding" dress, lace shawl,
veil, and man's vest, and
calash. The condition
is Excellent (with just two
tiny pulls of the muslin -
see photo) but at 200 years
old... it's NEAR MINT!
The open back of these
child's dresses are
curious... but it's possible
it was worn as you see below
with pantaloons under, or
just worn with a dress slip
under. Measures: about
27" around empire, 36" long.
WONDERFUL DISPLAY PIECE Or
VERY WEARABLE for your
REGENCY FLOWER GIRL!!!!!!
$ 945.
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#5094 - EXTREMELY RARE
(outside of the World's Top
Museums) c. 1770-1790's
(late 18th Century) "Habit a la Francaise" French Frock Coat
of Dark Taupe Cut Velvet
with Magnificent Polychrome
Floral Silk Embroidery...
Along with Ivory Silk
Embroidered Waistcoat!
From large estate of early Museum Quality
clothing comes this
extraordinary French highly
embroidered velvet frock
coat with silk faille
embroidered waistcoat under.
I still have these pieces
displayed on my mannequin as
I can't bear to take them
away!! Even better in
person... you will just
totally lost in the
embroidery!!! It's
mesmerizing!!! This
would have been a court suit
and worn with matching
velvet breeches and a lace
jabot at neck. The
most intricate polychrome
silk embroidery of flowers
and leaves and embroidered
ivory ovals creating what is
meant to look like lace at
the edges. Coordinating
ivory simple lace at cuffs.
The ivory silk faille
waistcoat is equally
impressive and beautifully
embroidered with bright silk
in a complementary floral
design. I have seen
embroidered frock coats and
waistcoats for sale on the
open market, but never have
I seen any more
extraordinary! Most
are in the top international
museums. Both pieces
in Excellent condition and
all original. There
are extreme minor issues...
a bit of discoloration under
the arm (see photos) and the
netting is gone from much of
the "lace" embroidery on the
frock coat (hardly worth a
mention!!!), minor tears in
the lining. The
waistcoat is near mint.
Simply in RARE FINE CONDITION!
Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
SOLD |
FROM MUSEUM QUALITY ESTATE
SOLD |
#5092 - RARE c. 1770's
Polonaise of Museum Quality Floral and Striped Brocaded Silk
Polonaise with Original internal Drawstrings!
From large estate of early Museum Quality
clothing... comes this gorgeous open front polonaise gown!
Exquisite embroidered striped silk satin of champagne and coral with
green and ivory embroidered flowers and buds all over. Wonderful
detailing including self-covered decorative buttons on front bodice,
banded slit in the pocket of the skirt to allow for accessing pocket
of underskirt, slightly curved sleeves to follow the crook of the
arms, original gathered string for the top of the bodice (one side
only still exists), fine muslin lining in bodice. One of the
most exciting features is that the interior rope cords and loops are
still intact for gathering up the back gown! See the
additional photos showing the gown gathered up at back and down as
you see to the left. I photographed this gown over a simple
white petticoat at front and panniers (neither come with the gown).
The condition is REMARKABLE! Clean underarms, like new! Strong
silk fabric with only a bit of edge wear on front of skirt. Only one
tiny hole found (only by holding up to light) half the size of
eraser head. Otherwise only minor small areas of discolorations
(lost in folds). Simply RARE FINE
CONDITION! Shown on a 30" bust, 23" waist
mannequin.
Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
SOLD |
SOLD |
# 6607 - c. 1790's
Gauze over Cane Bonnet! I hate selling
items that aren't in excellent condition, but what should I
expect from a piece that's over 200 years old. I mean
REALLY!! The shape is confusing me a bit as it's
nearly a complete oval, and not sure how it was worn.
Probably missing ties and worn like the calashes from that era.
I really need a fashion history course. Hopefully you are
smarter than I am, and this is something you've been waiting to
find all these years! It was DATED by a true fashion
historian... I'm just a "wannabe". :) It's an
"raisin" color gauze that is looking slightly different on my
monitor, but had to lighten a bit to see ALL that detail.
I have closeup photos of the issues.... the gauze is a thin,
open fabric and has come away a bit from the cane, and the cane
has a few minor breaks.
SOLD |
SOLD |
# 11307 - c. 1815 White
"Jane Austen" Cotton Day Dress! Wearable size!
So rare to find antique clothing larger enough to actually wear if
you want to! Though I only suggest you wear any antique garment for
a short time and without too much movement. Anyway, this
dress is as simple as you can get. Would have been her basic
day dress and would have likely been worn with a colored Spencer
(short jacket) to go "out". Strong cotton fabric still has the
original skinny rope ties at the back (the one at the front is
missing on one side). Horizontal pleats at lower skirt.
Extremely high empire waist. "Stovepipe" sleeves. Tiny tiny
hand stitching. Condition is very good, however there
are issues. Dress could use a bath to brighten (I am leaving as
found), there are very light age spotting throughout, a few darker
age spots have eaten through fabric (only a very few... see photos).
Overall... a great simple basic gown that is hard to find from this
era at an affordable price and human sized! Measurements up to
33" bust, up to 47" hips, 52" long from shoulder to hem.
SOLD
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SOLD |
# 4522 - c. early 1830's Burgundy Wine Silk Bodice or Pelisse with Huge
Gigot de Mouton (Leg o' Mutton) Sleeves!
This is one
of those antique pieces that you just wish this website had the
capability to allow you to feel the incredible softness of this
silk! It's like "butta" (that's New Yorkese for "butter" for
those of you who don't know this reference). Gorgeous burgundy
wine silk color. Beautifully made, all hand stitched Original
hooks/eyes at back. Excellent condition with only one 1" wear
at the very bottom edge at back (see photo), and although it's all
original, one back panel is ever so slightly darker than the other
and with an extra horizontal seam (see photo - hardly worth a
mention). Really this piece is in wonderful condition!
Measures: 30" bust, 27" underbust (fits smaller than measures,
and tiny shoulders). Really best for display, though strong enough
to be worn! Even the cuffs are large enough to fit over my slightly
wide hand.
$ 845.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00
(check
measurements above)
|
SOLD |
# 11387 -
c. 1853-1855 Gown (as dated by
Nancy Rexford, costume
historian and author)
Museum Deaccessioned
Ivory Silk Satin Gown!
From
the Wadsworth Athneneum's
Costume and Textile
collection... this gown has
been in a personal
collection for about 30
years. She was carefully
stored and treated like a
member of the family.... but
it's now time for her to go
to a new home.
This came from the same
collection as the two
extraordinary jacquard and
embroidered gowns below.
This one is quite plain (as
you can see), but made of
the best, softest ivory silk
satin.... I presume French.
The gown would have been
worn with embellishments or
accessories... perhaps like
Queen Victoria's dress below
(see bow at neckline and "v"
adornment on bodice) or worn
with lace collar, or
whatever. Someone wore
this with a pin or flower
ornament attached at the
neckline as there is a small
stain there (see photo).
There are a few smaller
stains (see photos), but
surprisingly in VERY CLEAN,
EXCELLENT condition.
There is a lovely watch
pocket at the tightly
gathered waistline (see
photo), and short bell
sleeves. Closes
with hooks/eyes at back.
Lovely, simple gown of the
era!!! Don't
mind the pin at the back
skirt waist... I re-sewed
the eye that needed a couple
stitches (that's the extent
of my sewing skills!!)
Measures: 32" bust, 26"
waist, 42" long from waist
to hem.... but remember...
these are were small boned
women with small
backs/shoulder width.
Just sayin'.
Also Listed in the
1850-1920s Category.
$ 885.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00
(check
measurements above)
 |
SOLD
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# 1170 - RARE
c. 1830's
RARE 19th Century
Black Seed Bead
"Riegelhaube"
or "Latch Plate Hood"!
Likely Mourning Piece! Comes
with the Original Wallpaper Hatbox Bottom! This "Riegelhaube" or "Latch Plate
Hood" was the head coverage for the Bavarian region - centered in
and around Munich from 1755 through about 1850. Originally much
larger in the mid-1700's, they developed over 100 years to form the
stiff classic shape of this one dating to approximately 1830's. What
was originally a bow on the downfacing side, turned into a stiff
symbol of a bow. The Riegelhaube is made of a rigid rag cardboard
basis, encrusted over with silver or gold spiral metal embroidery,
beading or spangles (sequins). It's said that silver was for
unmarried girls, gold for married, and black for widows/mourning.
I've read that the caps
took 200-300 working hours to create, at the price of several
monthly wages! To see the Riegelhaube as worn, I found a painting of
a Helene Sedlmayr, from 1831. (the painting is not part of this
sale! Geesh!) and an etching from 1813, as well as a few
modern photos of women
wearing these at back of
head. This Riegelhaube comes with the ORIGINAL wallpaper hatbox
bottom. These were
held on the head with silver
filigree hat pins around the
top edge. The hat is
in good condition, but there
are areas of beads missing
(see photos)... the back is
mostly all intact, but the
bead loss is mostly at the
sides. The box bottom
is in fair condition, but
nice to have.
Also Listed in the
Hats Category.
$ 465.
SOLD
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ITEM NO LONGER
AVAILABLE |
#9825 - c.
1830's (perhaps 1837) RARE 19th Century
Gold and Silver Embroidered "Riegelhaube" or "Latch Plate Hood" with
hand-written German Provenance from an Eleanore Speckner! Comes
with the Original Wallpaper Hatbox AND 8 Silver Filigree Hairpins!
AS RARE as they come, this "Riegelhaube" or "Latch Plate
Hood" was the head coverage for the Bavarian region - centered in
and around Munich from 1755 through about 1850. Originally much
larger in the mid-1700's, they developed over 100 years to form the
stiff classic shape of this one dating to approximately 1837. What
was originally a bow on the downfacing side, turned into a stiff
symbol of a bow. The Riegelhaube is made of a rigid rag cardboard
basis, encrusted over with silver or gold spiral metal embroidery,
beading or spangles (sequins). It's said that silver was for
unmarried girls, gold for married, and black for widows/mourning...
though no one is sure of that. However it was known that the caps
took 200-300 working hours to create, at the price of several
monthly wages! To see the Riegelhaube as worn, I found a painting of
a Helene Sedlmayr, from 1831. (the painting is not part of this
sale! Geesh!). This Riegelhaube comes with the ORIGINAL green and
red wallpaper hatbox and hand-written German note. AS WELL AS Eight
Extraordinary Krausnadel silver filigree hairpins used to hold the
schopf (bun) together. Traditionally only 2-5 pins were allowed
used, so there are two sets here... 3 pins in the round pin set, and
5 pins in the floral pin set. There is a variety to the pins. And
all the flower pins have tremblers!!
Condition of all elements is
Excellent!!
The hatbox the only piece showing wear at edges. The
silver pins are tarnished as is the gold embroidered cap, but that
is to be expected and I will not clean for those of you who want
items this old in pristine "as found" condition.
Also listed in the Hats, etc.
Category.
ITEM NO LONGER
AVAILABLE
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SOLD
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# 3453 - RARE
c. 1830's/1840's Men's Black Satin Stock Collar! Museum
Quality!
You certainly don't see these often for sale!
From the 19th Century.... you know.... think top hats and
muttonchops! The standard neckwear for men of the era. A
shaped band fastened at the back of the neck with ties, a buckle or
hook and eye... this one has a large metal buckle. This type of
neckcloth was introduced to general society by King George IV in
1822. The Whole Art of Dress,
an 1830 guide to men’s fashion, described The Royal George style of
stock as being composed of “the richest black
Genoa
velvet and satin” and tied into a small gordian knot with short
broad ends. These were worn over the high stand collar of the
shirt. Call it a cravat, neckscarf, or stock collar. This one
is in remarkable condition!!! As seen in the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, New York City.
SOLD
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SOLD |
# 6756 - RARE
c. 16th Century Cut Steel Frame Purse / Replaced with late
1800/early 1900 Ruby Velvet!
Urn shaped purse hinged at sides. The sides are unique
with piercings that increase from top to bottom. Scalloped on
the front and back. Chunky chain handle. Some rust on
the frame and the velvet has been sewn on crudely, but MY GOD....
what a unique and OLD piece. This has been dated for me to the
16th Century!!! That's back to King Henry VIII era!!!
Or prior to the Pilgrims!!! Just hard to even fathom that I am
holding this in my hands. Measures: 8" long, 5.5" wide
at top and 6.5" wide at bottom. Chain is nearly 12" long.
This piece is SO OLD, it's EARLIER than my CATEGORY!!!!
;)
Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
SOLD
|
SOLD |
# 1386
- late 1700's-1800's J.K.
Wetherell Maker, 3 Bell Yard, Temple Bar, London James Smith
Esquire's Powdered Wig and Original Tin Case and Holder with Name!
From Australia/New Zealand! You know, we use the
term "museum quality" sometimes too frequently, but in this case
there is no question. If you know your history, you know that many
hard-core criminals, as well as many unjustly accused poor of
English society were shipped off to Australia and New Zealand(New
South Wales) in the late 1700's. And where there are criminals...
there are lawyers! James Smith was obviously one. You wonder how
long he was there...and what possessed him to go.. but he certainly
went in style! From his London wigmaker (with his name James Smith
hand written inside the cap), a pristine grey wig with tin case
(again with his name) and original metal wig stand. Made of
Horsehair. And according to research, it may well be made
additionally of silk, linen, human hair and cotton. See this
link:
http://themsv.org/barrister%E2%80%99s-bench-wig They have
dated their JK Wetherell wig to mid 1700's with the aid of America's
Colonial Williamsburg. In my research, I can date the company
of JK Wetherell Wig Maker to a Law Times, and Journal of
Property, Volume 62 dated 1876. I do not know how long the
company was in existence, so I can't date this wig exactly.
It's old. And it will come with a COA from Antiquedress.com
stating that I purchased it years ago from a New Zealand dealer who
stated that it came from a New Zealand estate. As
for James Smith, I have located a NSW James Smith, Lawyer at Mssrs.
Smith and Anderson in the 1870s-1880s. I have no idea if this
is the correct James Smith. More research would be necessary... but
this is all a start for you! The wig is in NEAR MINT
Condition! Excellent construction. The tin, however, is all
scratched up as you can see, and the latch is gone. But
there is still great history on this tin as you can faintly see what
seems to be "Naples" paper label... so seems perhaps that this was
shipped from England to NSW via Naples, Italy?
$ 1,885.
SOLD |
SOLD |
#5101 - Dated 1780
(late 18th Century) Baleen Corset Busk! (Whalebone Scrimshaw)
OK, it's sort of originally dated... it was re-etched on
the back with information about the original artist! It reads
" Made by Jules (Giles?) Bailey Over 125 Years Old ... 1905".
Not sure what the word is between "old" and "1905" but in addition
to this inscription, there is an old sticker with a handwritten
"1780". Also... to confirm the "Bailey"... the loving
etching on front is for "A*B", so this was likely Mr. Bailey's
sweetheart, as this was the fashion of the time... to present one's
sweetheart with a hand-carved decorated busk. Quite intimate a
gift when you think that these were worn inside a corset front...
and close to her heart! :) This piece is baleen (another word for
whalebone) and designed with 3-masted tall ship and smaller
schooner, along with many other decorative elements. As you
can see by the photos, there are no cracks in the bone, but there
are a few areas of worm damage on the edges and back. The
front remains good, though slightly age worn. Measures: 13.5"
x 1.5".
$ 785.
SOLD |
SOLD |
# 11288 - c. 1840 Cotton
Print Day Dress! OK... this dress is slightly
confusing due to the interior of the bodice (see last photos).
You can see that someone made this dress and used a brown button
front lining. The buttons were removed and the dress closes
with hooks/eyes at front. The material is classic from the
era... though as you will see from the photos, the material has
bleeded over the years so there is a reddish hue over much of the
fabric. Though it's still a lovely example of the era and due
to the condition issues, it's affordably priced. The only true
damage is an "L" shape tear at front some inches down from gathered
waistline (see photos) and an long old mended tear at the hemline
(see photos). Incredibly, this is a human size!!!
Measurements coming.
$ 465.
SOLD |
SOLD |
#5104 - c. 1800 RARE Lace Inset Muslin Trained Gown!
With Provenence Tag Owned by a Constance W. Jenks!
Sorry I have no information on Ms. Jenks, but still great to have
this label sewn in his gown. White lace inset muslin trained gown with train,
likely English or French as it came from the same estate as the
other trained c. 1800 gown I recently sold. This gown seems to
be more of a day dress so it couldn't be any newer than 1806. As I read, "Regular wearing of white gowns was a sign of social
status as white soiled so easily". Also read that trained gowns
pretty much disappeared by 1805/1806. This gown has quite a
few brown stains (see photos) here and there, one L-shaped tear and
it has a long straight-line tear up the front (as it's a clear tear,
it should be fairly easily restored - see the last photo).
What you see on the side is the design of the gown, it's open most
of the way up the side and would have been pinned up at the
shoulder. The interior tiny bust would also likely have been
pinned. Beside the condition issues, it's still in
lovely white clean condition. It's (as usual) impossibly small in the
back... just 4" across back between armseams!! Should be
shown on a smaller mannequin, but surprisingly fits on my 32" bust
gal! :) 54" long from shoulder to hem in front, 81" long in
back. The interior bust and sleeves are lined in a tight
woven fairly stiff cotton. The sleeves have gathered string
ties, as does the center bodice. Nice low neckline and rounded
train! As you know, it's rare to find these gowns with trains.
Priced accordingly.
$ 1,465.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE
00
(check
measurements above)
|
SOLD |
#6304 - c. 1840's Magnificent Cut Velvet Ivory Silk
Ballgown from the Bramwell Estate of New York!
Simply perfect ivory silk 2-piece
off-the-shoulder ballgown bodice with extreme pointed waist and
short cap sleeves. The double tiered skirt is fully gathered.
Then we come to the breathtaking and brilliant cut velvet and silk
embroidered wide design at both tiers. Please take a look at
the close-up photos of this trim... it's just awesome, especially in
person. There is one additional layer of plain skirt under the
lowest tier to sweep the ground. Note: the gown is shown over a hoop that is a bit too large for it,
so it's pulling it a bit more than it should. I couldn't find
a shop around here selling 1840s hoops... sorry! :) Condition
is remarkable... excellent... strong, clean silk and the trim still
has brilliant colors. The only issues are that all the hooks
at the back bodice are missing (easy replacement), and looks like
someone tacked up the skirt to make shorter at one point in time so
you can see a bit of old tracks (see photos). Measures: 32"
bust, 25" waist, 47" long from waist to hem.
$
4,250.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 2
(check
measurements above) |
SOLD |
#11003 - c. 1830's
Golden Sage Green Silk Jacquard Dress! This is one of
those simple, basic antique silk dresses that you just can't believe
survived 180+ years in such fine condition. Yes, there are
rust spots here and there, and I see one teeny barely seen double
hole at the upper back shoulder (see photos with my nail), but
surprisingly, one of the few silk dresses without underarm staining
or weakness.... and the rest of the dress is just as strong. Classic
1830s style. Long slim sleeves, pleated diagonal shape at
yoke/neckline, "v" front waist, hooks at back, oilcloth/polished
cotton inner hemline lining, padded bust (!)... YES, padded bust!
The first Victoria's Secret secret!! :) Measures: 32" bust, up
to 23" waist, 54" long from shoulder to hem.
$ 845.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0
(check
measurements above)
|
SOLD |
#5480 - RARE c. 1840's
Black Striped Silk and Pink Quilted Silk Soft Bonnet with Original
Attached Red Hair Curls!!
Wow! I seem to have a fascination with
antique wigs and hairpieces. Can't explain it, but I'm
assuming I'm not the only one. This silk soft long lappets
bonnet from the 1840s has the original attached side curls for a
REDHEAD!!! Please take a look at all the other photos so you can see
all the details. Really in excellent condition except for the
small area of holes at the back (from weakness of the silk at the
fold), but otherwise it's still quite strong and in great condition!
I'm sure the interior pink quilted silk has faded over time, but
it's still pink! This is certainly a museum quality piece.
$ 435.
SOLD
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SOLD |
#4523 - c. 1810 -
1820 Early 19th Century Ayrshire Embroidered Whitework Muslin Stole!
Regency Shawl!
Extremely long and wide ... and gorgeous! I'm just going to be
quite, and let this shawl speak for itself. Shhh... can
you hear it?? This came to me from a London dealer. A
beautiful example of early 19th century Ayrshire work embroidery
on muslin in a large paisley motif. Completely handworked by a
very skilled needlewoman. Excellent condition... though there
are extreme minor tiny age spots and about 4 small holes (2 of
which are barely called holes and 2 perhaps double pinhead size). Measures:
34" x 120" long (10 FEET LONG!) ! A clean, bright white
with small fringed ends. Hard to believe this is 200 years
old!
$
1095.
SOLD
c. 1820
c. 1811 |
SOLD |
#6717 - c. 1820's Dress of White Embroidered Muslin!
Delightful and feminine hand-stitched
muslin dress embroidered all over with a small leaf design.
Slightly elevated waist. The bodice and skirt are gathered
into the waistband, and the lower skirt has a froth of pretty frills
in fine muslin. I really should have photographed this
dress with a slip under to give it a slightly different shape, but
it's just as pretty like this. The most amazing thing about
this dress is the condition... damn good! Really! Nearly good
as new. Very strong fabric... and still quite white.
There are a few tiny pinholes here and there, and if you look really
really hard, you will see an ever so slight darkening at the double
ruffled hem in one area (see photos - if you can't see what I'm
talking about, that will just prove how light this is!!), but I'm
being overly picky for a dress nearly 190 years old. Oh, and
one other issue is that the waist tie tapes are missing at the back
(only one small bit of one side still exists), but these are easily
replaced. But I guarantee, you
will be amazed by the overall condition! Ooh, and those cuffs
are lovely! Even has a simple lacy embroidered net collar.
Hand-sewn original buttons at back and cuffs. Measures: 30" bust,
24" empire waist, 50" long
from shoulder to hem. $
1,465. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00
(check
measurements above) |
SOLD |
#3356 - c. 1800's EDE & SON
Robe Makers, 94 Chancery Lane, London Men's Barrister
Wig of Horsehair with Old Oval Wig Tin Box!
In amazingly fabulous condition!!
This wig looks practically like it would have when new!! The tin box
shows it's age in the scratching and deterioration of paint, but
other than that.... it's also in remarkably great condition. I
apologize for displaying this on a female mannequin... although
seems fair, as women have come a long way over these 200 years! :)
I don't believe the tin was the original for the wig as the tin is
tagged "From J.F. Albin, Judicature Wig and Robe Maker, Essex Court
Temple". The name on the top of the tin box is "Frank ......,
Esquire" (can't make out the last name). But the wig fits in the box
as if it were made for it. Ede & Son were the "Robe Makers to
Her Majesty"! I've
been doing research on these wigs and found this tidbit...
"In 1822, Humphrey William Ravenscroft, a London wig
maker (who merged with Ede & Son in 1902), patented a new wig making
technique which removed the need for curling and powdering, and
which secured the tails. The curls were permanent and the wig could
withstand being folded up in a tin without losing its shape or the
curls." So... that dates this to 1822 at the earliest. I
also just discovered that this wig has to be dated between 1868 when
Ede and Son was first renamed, and 1921 when it merged and named Ede
and Ravenscroft (still in existence in the same location!!).
$
1,800.
SOLD |
FROM MUSEUM QUALITY ESTATE
SOLD |
#5103 - c. 1800
RARE
Embroidered Sheer Woven Muslin Trained Gown!
The color is an off-white of a ever so slight robins egg bluish
tinge, which you see when placed against a true white. Lovely
piece!! Embroidered transparent evening dress with train,
likely English or French in gorgeous woven block design with wavy
embroidery, gathered string tie sleeves, low neckline and squared
off train! Extremely rare to find these gowns with trains.
As I read, trained gowns
pretty much disappeared by 1805/1806. There are a few small holes
(see photos) that could just use some darning, but otherwise in
lovely clean condition!! This is impossibly small in the
back... just 4" across back between armseams!! I had to find
my teeny black mannequin for the back photo (so my photo isn't as
pretty as it should be!). The sides of the bodice and sleeves are
lined in a tight woven fairly stiff cotton (see interior photos)!
The string pulls at the sleeves don't easily pull, so as you see one
sleeve is more puffed than the other, but certainly these can be
fixed to work. Center bodice ties as well to fit. The
back of the gown closes with "corset ties" (though no cord remains
there). Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
$ 2,250.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE
000
(check
measurements above)
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FROM MUSEUM QUALITY ESTATE
SOLD |
#5096 - c. 1837-1840
Cream Silk and Linen Wedding or Evening Gown with Satin Trim! So sweet! But as
pretty as this is, you won't be able to wear it unless you have the
body of a 10-year-old (ish). It's tiny! I have it on my
smallest mannequin. So it's great for display!! And as
you see... pretty as a picture! Worn off the shoulders for a
gorgeous neckline. "V" waistband, puffed sleeves below a
pleated upper arm covered with matching ecru satin band, horizontal
pleated upper bodice are all elements from the late 1830s.
Excellent condition! Surprisingly good! There are just a
few stitches out on the pleating, and the satin armbands look like
they might have been added in 1840 to update the dress a couple
years. I see a few extremely minor spots here and there (just
a couple really) and only one that is worth mentioning on upper
skirt .5" light brown spot that has weakened the fabric a smidge
there. I'm being EXTREMELY PICKY for any dress.... and almost
ridiculously picky for a dress of this age! Underarms are near
mint! Dress is strong and wearable if you happen to have a
young girl in this size. Back hooks and eyes seem original.
The semi-sheer material is gorgeous with ecru silk threads
embroidered or brocaded onto perhaps a silk/linen blend or linen
batiste. I need to go to school to learn the proper names for
materials but it's quite intricate and very subtle.
Measures: 30" bust, 22" waist, 47" long from shoulder to hem.
However, it's the 13" back and 14" shoulders that make it so small.
It is on my tiniest mannequin. As Queen Victoria took the throne in
1837, this is a very Early Victorian Wedding Gown. Check out the
museum photos from LACMA of same era wedding gowns (just click on
photo at left). It's likely that that one spot mentioned on
the dress was from flowers worn at waist!
Also Listed in the
Wedding Category.
$ 1,165.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00
(check
measurements above)
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#6606 - c. late 1700's, 18th Century Calash
Bonnet of Green Silk!The last time I listed a green calash
bonnet, I wrote that I didn't know why they were mostly green... and
I got an email from a website groupie who told me that it was
considered the most flattering color, hence most are green!
Since I look horrible in green, I'm sure it had to do with the light
colored and/or powdered white faces. Certainly they didn't
have my olive skin!! As you may know,
the calash was worn to protect the immensely high hairdos of the
era. They folded flat for easy storage both at home and at the
location wherever the women traveled. You can just imagine the
coat check problems if these didn't fold down! ;0 These were
worn later into the early 1800's but those calash bonnets did not
collapse as did the earlier ones. Every hat collection needs a
calash. This one is in very good condition, but as you see, it
does have some wear on the cane edges. Still in better
condition than most! Oh, by the way.. the word Calash either
comes from the French word "Caleche" (Carriage) as they resembled
the fold down tops of fine carriages... or from the Czech "Kolesa"
(wheels)., or Polish "Kolaska" (wheeled carriage). Ah... who
to believe! :) Also listed in the Hats, etc. Category. $ 495.
SOLD
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#1920 - c. 1800-1806 RARE Embroidered Sheer Muslin Trained Day or
Evening Gown!
Trained gowns were worn for day or evening wear until c. 1806 when
day dresses with trains were no longer fashionable, so that perhaps
helps to date this gown. Even I can't believe this gown is being
shown on my size 6 mannequin/dressform! Usually these Empire
era gowns are so small you can barely display them at all.
Perhaps it's because, as you can see, this gown is a quite rare
design worn UNDER the BUST! As you can see, there are small
French knot buttons at each side of the bustline which I'm assuming
(unless she was working in a brothel :) means that there would have
been material worn horizontally across the bust of perhaps a silk or
muslin chemisette or tucker, and perhaps ties pulled through bonded
slits at sides. The gown is a white (not a bright white) embroidered transparent muslin
gown, likely English or French in traditional botch - paisley
pattern, gathered fully rounded train, double string ties at back
bodice, 1/2" tuck at
front hem, some small holes, four tiny stains, some period darns,
some wear to bodice edge.... but all in all for the age, it's in
quite good condition. Also Listed in the
Museum Category.
$ 2,250.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
(check
measurements above)
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#5611 - c. 1840's
Cream Satin Wedding Gown!
Don't even think about wearing this for your wedding,
unless you have the body of a 10-year-old! OK, I don't mean that to
sound creepy. I'm just trying to say that it won't fit any
women today. However it's the PERFECT display gown due to the size
it will look exquisite standing in the corner of your room!
SO sweet!!! I love the padded bust, scoop neckline, cap
sleeves, "v" waisted bodice. I can just imagine the bride
wearing this with wax flowers decorating the gown and shining in the
candlelight. I'm sure his heart just skipped a beat or two when he
saw her! Excellent condition everywhere except there are
underarm stains (see photos - these are really not seen for display)
and the tiniest little light spots here and there (hardly worth a
mention for a gown of this age!) and two spots on hemline (see
photos). Closes at back with hooks and eyes and a tiny rope
tie at top. Measures: 32" bust, 25" waist, 51" long from
shoulder to hem. However, it's the 13" back and 14" shoulders
that make it so small. It is on my tiniest mannequin. As
Queen Victoria took the throne in 1837, this is a very Early
Victorian Wedding Gown.
Also Listed
in the Wedding Category.
$ 800.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00
(check
measurements above)
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#5606 - c. late 1830's Dress of Golden Silk with
Matching Pelerine!
Like going back in time... this dress is in
superb, strong condition (other than dark underarm stains which are
hardly seen when displayed and slight old repairs underarm). Any
other issues are so minor, they are hardly worth a mention. This
dress has it all! Pleating, ruffles, stitched down gigot
sleeves, tight lower sleeves, "v" at waistline at front, cording,
"corset" like detailing at front bodice. Wonderful detailing
on bodice and the sleeves... which include an interesting band that
moves along under the elbow with your arm so it's more comfortable
than a tight armband!! Nicely inventive for the era!! Comes
with the original matching pelerine (small shawl). Measures:
30" bust, 23" waist, 53" long from shoulder to hem. Though worn off
the shoulders as you see. Hook and eye closures at mid back.
$
1,385.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00
(check
measurements above) |
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#3358 - c. 1840's Ivory Figured Silk Two-Piece Gown
with Provenance from the Farnsworth Estate of Massachusetts! Unworn
Condition!!
From the family of Amos Farnsworth Jr., son
of Amos Farnsworth who fought in the battle of Bunker Hill, and
whose diary is displayed at the Mass Historical Society. This
gown previously sold in 2001 for $1,800 (so with inflation...well...
do I have to say more? :). Beautiful, unworn
condition! Lovely ivory figured silk. The bodice is closely
fitted and boned, forming deep "v" below waist, and lacing up the
back with self standing collar trimmed with purple ribbons and lace.
The sweet puffed sleeves have long net undersleeves attached ending
in net ruffles and trimmed with purple ribbon bows. The skirt
is pleated into waistband and tightly gathered at center back, with
deep pocket on right side. Glazed cotton bodice lining is
stamped with attractive "Grass Bleach" with harp logo.
Interesting pocket in the skirt and tiny pocket off the bodice
waist! Measures:
30/31" bust (with the lace-up "corset" back), 23/24" bodice waist,
26" skirt waist (larger than the bodice as she would have worn
petticoats under which would take up waist room), 42" long from
waist to hem. Excellent condition with just some brown
residue in lining (see photo) and minor holes in netting of one
sleeve (largest size of double eraser head)... oh, and one brass
aglet is missing from one end
of the original lacing.
$
1,885.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0
(check
measurements above) |
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#4272
- c. late 1700's, 18th Century Calash Bonnet of Green Silk! I've
read that most calash bonnets were formed of green silk, though I
can't tell you why! I have seen black, blue and tan, but green
seems to be the norm. They are rare to find outside of
museums, but you can find them now and then... but RARELY if EVER do
you find them in this amazing condition! It's almost like
new!! I can't find anything to mention other than two tiny
tears in the ivory lining (which is usually never found intact, if
there at all!). It's really nearly perfect. As you may know,
the calash was worn to protect the immensely high hairdos of the
era. They folded flat for easy storage both at home and at the
location wherever the women traveled. You can just imagine the
coat check problems if these didn't fold down! ;0 These were
worn later into the early 1800's but those calash bonnets did not
collapse as did the earlier ones. Every hat collection needs a
calash. This is the best you will find!
Also listed in the Hats, etc. and Early Categories. $ 1,495.
SOLD
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#6619 - c. 1725
RARE Formal Shoes of
Golden Beige Satin!
The dating of these shoes was from a museum expert who states that the "striped" design with silk braid was a style uniquely
characteristic of the mid 1720's. These shoes would have been worn with a
buckle which would certainly have "fancied" them up! Hard to
describe the condition. I suppose for the age they are
excellent, but there are issues of wear - mostly at the edges.
The photos will really describe the condition better than words.
Tiny areas at the where the satin has worn through to the muslin under, but
they are 99% intact..... and most of the braiding is still intact
(note: the 9 lines of braiding were only on back of heel, so
braiding is not lost on the side of the heels). Structurally
very sound! An amazingly early pair of shoes not often found
on the open market! Measures: 2.75" wide x 9" long.
SOLD
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#9923 - c. 18th Century (likely c. 1750)
EXTREMELY RARE Shield
Shape French Gold Bullion and Silk Couched Embroidered Figural
Pocket Purse with Gold Sequins! Female Figure on One Side,
Male Figure on the Other Side!! Dogs on Both Sides! :)
SO rare, that the only other one I've seen of this quality (and
even THAT one doesn't compare!) is from London's Victoria and Albert
Museum (Museum number T.89-1935!! They list theirs as
"Date: 1700-1799" and listed as "French". Unbelievably
intricate handmade figural and architectural designs of colored silk
couched embroidery with gold bullion metal embroidered into fugureal
designs and surrounding designs. Wearing "modern day" dress
(of the mid-1700's) of muted pastel color palettes. The side panels
are more intense colors of a rose, burgundy and gold bullion
embroidered Top-closing, side-hinged metal frame with the
intricate front and back embroidered panels sewn on. Measures: 4.5"
high x 3.5" wide at top. Excellent condition with only a few tiny
gold sequins missing (on closest inspection) and slight pile loss in
the design both sides ... but looks like it's meant to be cloud
formations in the sky! Any imperfections are of extreme minor
nature. For something this rare and age, most people would
call it "Near Mint" condition!! Green silk interior. All
Original. Opens by pinching the side hinges. Mechanics
are perfect.
$ 2,950.
SOLD
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Movie Repro - MANSFIELD PARK
SOLD
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#4857 - c. 1999 repro 1810 Deep Navy Wool
Felt Empire Trained Equestrian Riding Gown and Jacket from Jane Austen's
Mansfield Park 1999 film version!
COA! Every
once in a while I'm able to get my hands on some fabulous period
reproduction pieces that are beautiful enough to compare to the
original period gowns. This one captivates your heart! You will
never find another quite so realistic. The jumper gown can be
worn buttoned up at the sides as you see, or just unbutton to wear
straight. The jacket has violet-blue velvet collar, cuffs and
buttons. Near mint condition. Purchased directly from the
production company and comes with COA that calls it "Andrea's Vest
and Jumper". I'm not sure who Andrea was in the flick, but in
this instance it's all about the costume itself, not the actress.
Same size as the other Mansfield Park gown I had worn by
Embeth Davidtz as Mary.
NOTE:
The Riding habit worn by Frances
O'Connor as Fanny Price in this same movie is on display at the
highly prestigious Fashion Museum of Bath, England!!! Measures: 31/32" bust,
65"
long in front from shoulder to hem, 77" long in back from shoulder
to end of train. So beautiful
you might have to buy yourself a horse! $
1,295. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
(check
measurements above)
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#9668
- c. 1830's/1840's White Printed Muslin Summer Gown
for Young Woman! Beautiful gown... either
this woman was tiny, or it's for a young woman. Due
to the smallish size it would make a wonderful
display gown!! Won't take up half your room! Very off
the shoulder style with the pretty gathered short
sleeves. I've shown the interior and exterior so you
can see the usual construction. The material is a
gauzy muslin with printed white squares and sweet
tiny flowers. Fresh and clean (white, clean
underarms, etc) with a few flaws.. small rust stains
at back hooks (mostly seen under), small very light
spot at front skirt just under waistband, and hard to
see eraser head sized holes in gauzy muslin. They are
"here and there", but again, they are seen
only on inspection. Shown over a hoop (not included).
Measures: 30" bust, 23" waist, 38"
long from waist to hem.
SOLD
Approx. -
SIZE 0
(check
measurements above)
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#1532
- c. 1805-1810 Embroidered Empire Muslin
Gown! White muslin gowns like this were in
fashion from 1800-1820. However I have seen few gowns
of this era with a diagonal design in the skirt! Most
are more classical in design. So I will call this
rare. Excellent quality embroidery in neo-classical
left motif. The gown is a white muslin, only lined in
the bodice, and the rest of the gown is fairly sheer.
Modified square neckline. Gathered bust. Tiny pouf
sleeve caps over long straight arms. Measures:
31" bust, 52" long from shoulder to hem.
Minor light spots on the shoulder poufs and front.
Overall could use a bath by a professional to whiten.
3-4 fabulous period darns, museum quality in
themselves (see close-ups), and one minor slight tear
at sleeve cuff. I am again being extremely picky for
a gown nearly 200 years old!! Frankly it's
remarkable. SOLD
Approx. -
SIZE 0/2
(check
measurements above)
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SCREEN WORN GOWN
in movie "DESIREE"
[ORDER
ITEM - #7405]
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NOTE:
MOVIE COSTUME in the style of c.1804! # 7405 - c. 1954 Worn in
the Movie "DESIREE" Ivory and Gold "Regency" or "Jane Austen"
Trained Appliqued Braid and Sequins Gown! The "BEE"
design is the symbol of the Bonaparte reign! One
of these original movie gowns has already sold... this is the
LAST one available. Napoleon Bonaparte had 3 sisters. All
three (OK, the actresses who played the three sisters, not the
actual sisters... they are dead) carried the train of Napoleon's
wife Josephine (that's Marlon Brando, by the way, not the real
Napoleon and Merle Oberon as Josephine) in the Coronation Scene of
the movie "Desiree". You can see the gowns behind the robe
train in the left photo below. I've already sold the gown worn
on the sister at the right... but this one was worn by either of the
other two... which see to be identical (?). As you can see,
there would have been a red strap robe attached to each gown worn
around the empire waistline. The RIGHT photo below is a
painting of the original coronation in 1804!! So you can see
the costume designer duplicated the gowns quite faithfully! An
exceptional ivory satin embroidered trained gowns in the Regency or
Jane Austen style that so many brides love, so this could easily be
your wedding gown!! However, this is a vintage
Hollywood movie memorabilia gown, so it will have "costume"
detailing... but if you love the movie, "Desiree" as much as I do,
getting married in one of the screen worn original gowns is a dream
come true! This heavy satin gown with Bee motif measures:
34/35" bust, 29.5" underbust, up to 29" waist, up to 41" hips, 54"
long from shoulder to hem in mid front (tulip hem), 71" long
from shoulder to hem in back. The gown snaps up the back with
large snaps (a few need re-sewing... I'd do it, but you don't want
me to!). The gown is in Excellent condition with a few minor
exceptions. One or two tiny spots that can be easily covered
with sequins or appliques, a few rhinestones and sequins missing
(hardly worth mentioning), and the only real issue is that the wrist
strap (at the back of the gown) to hold the train as you dance) has
pulled a small hole in the fabric at mid back seam. Again, a
simple applique, bow, or anything else will cover in seconds.
The gown is just EXQUISITE!!!!! Oh, by the way, Brando's
Napoleon costume from
"Desiree" sold
for $73,800. And Josephine's gown sold for $22,500!!
Also Listed in the
Wedding and 1800-1840's Categories.
Final Sale Movie/Memorabilia piece.
$ 4,850.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 2/4, perhaps 6
(check
measurements above)
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#1625
- c. 1820 White Cotton Embroidered, Tucked and
Cutwork Gown in Grape Design (Jane Austen Era) So
did you see the Pride and Prejudice miniseries...or
the movies Sense and Sensibilities or Emma? If not,
run, don't walk to the nearest video store and rent
them! Trust me!!! Those are
definitely the best Jane Austen adaptations in my
book. Oh wait, I forgot... I'm not a movie critic,
I'm sorry, but I just had to let you know!
So, now that I've got you in the right frame of mind,
take a look at the dress to the left. I used to only
like the most elaborate gowns until fairly recently.
Perhaps it was the movies, I don't know. Whatever it
was, I became enamored of the clean classic lines of
these early gowns... not to mention the awesome
feeling of owning a piece 180 years old! This gown
fits on my junior size mannequin (30" bust)...
but please if you want to play dress-up, please only
do it for a photo op... can you imagine the horror of
spilling wine on this?? Very Good condition for a
gown this age. Nice and white, Strong fabric. Has pin
and bebe sized holes mostly near the bottom of the
dress and a lovely old "L" shape
darn/repair. Gorgeous details on the bodice, hemline
and cuffs! Full upper sleeves. Empire waistline. Hook
and eye under-bodice closure and little tie
outer-bodice closure. (note: the little mark you see
on the upper bodice is the mannequin - not the
dress!) Don't pass up this opportunity.
SOLD
Approx. -
SIZE 0/2
(check
measurements above)
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