This is such an amazing museum worthy late 1890s – early 1900s antique bodice with embellishments of handmade lace, sequins, glass beads and finely pleased silk satin and chiffon ruffles. The base fabric is a black damask woven with emerald green leaves and black roses. The high collar and front placket are constructed from net … More Late 1890s Early 1900s Beaded Bodice
What a beautiful cream colored lace Victorian antique bodice. Leg-o-mutton sleeves with velvet around the cuffs. Black velvet also outlines upper bodice, neck and vertical stripes down front with 3 large beaded buttons at the bottom. I always love black and cream together! Another lovely piece to add to my collection!
These were gifted to me and are from the estate of Theodore Francis Mackmiller of Iron River Wisconsin. T.F. Mackmiller was a wholesale liquor dealer in the early 1900s. His wife Alvena and and their daughter Lillian wore this clothing between 1890-1915. The clothing was rescued by my friend as they were found in a … More T.F. Mackmiller Estate Clothing Collection
Presenting a lovely antique Victorian/Edwardian coat circa late 1890s early 1900s in ribbed silk faille with pale blush ecru hued wool. Enhanced with a double braided fringe trimmed wool pelerine style collar neckline featuring silk soutache trimmed floral cutouts with lace inserts and layered 3D wool flower centers. The center neckline has gathered sheer tissue … More Victorian/Edwardian Coat circa 1890s-1900s
On this first week of spring, I am showcasing a circa 1903 Edwardian green silk and black lace gown by designer Fanny Gerson. Originally owned and worn by Wilhelmina Frederika Anna Elisabeth Marie (AKA princess Marie of the Netherlands) She must have been tall because the skirt is extremely long! Way too long for me, … More Fanny Gerson Gown worn by Princess Marie of the Netherlands Circa 1903
Jane Worth designer gown. Not to be confused with House of Worth. Jane was a smaller independent designer with the same last name. Materials include an overlay of silk chiffon with velvet strips. Behind the silk chiffon is a beautiful silk floral brocade fabric. The boned bodice is ornately decorated with chenille and twisted silk … More Jane Worth Pink Edwardian Gown
John Manby walking ensemble from Paris circa 1904. A wonderful warm walking ensemble in a beautiful pale green wool. The collar has a jabot that is made of lace. Perfect to keep warm during the winter months!
Antique 1895 Victorian 2 piece ensemble. Made of dark green wool gabardine blend with a floral trim in pink yellow, gold and moss green silk chenille. The puff sleeves and collar are made of iridescent striped silk taffeta. The buttons down the center are cut steel brass Egyptian Pharaoh, possibly dating to the 1870s. The … More Antique Victorian GreenWool Gown
Beautiful early 1900s Irish lace Crochet coat with silk taffeta floral panels. I love this coat and thought it would go well with my brown gown!
What a splendid circa 1902 antique gown. I will be hosting Thanksgiving next week at my home and this gown feels quite appropriate for the occasion. It is made from soft light brown faille fabric and the strips of luxurious velvet. It has wonderful hand woven appliques along the neckline and sleeve cuffs
Edwardian Lady Gwendolyn Lilliette Garland 