Edwardian Net Lace Gown
March 3, 2024
One of my antique Edwardian early 1900s net and lace gowns. It has no lining so sometimes I will put other colors underneath it. Black looked great as it makes the pattern pop
Irish Lace Crochet Bodice
March 3, 2024
Antique Edwardian Irish Lace Crochet top, paired with one of my white skirts and Victorian sash.
Second Antique Edwardian Cotton Batiste Gown
March 3, 2024
Another sweet early antique Edwardian cotton batiste gown. I love the little pink flowers and the layered front. Such a sweet piece.
Silk Early 1900s Pink Gown
March 3, 2024
Another beautiful pink antique Edwardian gown! Made of silk. It has a beautiful print on it. I call it my Edwardian cinderella gown.
Edwardian Cotton Batiste Gown
March 3, 2024
Antique Edwardian 1904/1905 fine cotton batiste gown. It has a print of roses on it! There is also a long story about this gown too! Nine years ago in 2014, I met a woman who was closing her bridal shop. She specialized in vintage and antique wedding gowns. I was just barely beginning to get … More Edwardian Cotton Batiste Gown
House of Weeks Gown
March 3, 2024
Label on the petersham reads “Weeks, 156 Boulevard Haussmann Paris.” Gown is from the Parisian designer John Weeks. Its made of silk and lace. The lace has a wonderful pattern. You can see it really well against the darkness of my dress form.
Late 1880 Early 1890s Mantle Cape
March 3, 2024
Deep forest green wool, typical jacket/cape hybrid styling, with long tapered points at the front, stand collar, curved cape like sleeves and short rounded bustle tails. The mantle fastens at the front with military style frogged toggle fastenings, with hooks at the stand collar. Lavish soutache polychrome embroidery and beading forming a stylized pre Art … More Late 1880 Early 1890s Mantle Cape
Victorian Beaded Corset
March 3, 2024
fabulous beaded velvet corset dating to around 1900. (Birthday gift from my husband). It is made from wine red velvet with silk pile. The lining is black silk. Lavishly decorated with glass beads, sequins and jewels. It still has a fringe of long strands of glass beads hanging down from the lower edge. I didn’t … More Victorian Beaded Corset
Edwardian Bell Sleeve Bodice
March 3, 2024
This amazing antique Edwardian era white pleated silk lace appliqué ruffle trim bell sleeve bodice blouse dates from 1910. It is made of an off white ivory color silk fabric with pleating, drawn thread cutwork, ecru cream color lace appliqués, chiffon ruffles and pink floral roses print silk moiré ribbon trim details. This fabulous fanciful … More Edwardian Bell Sleeve Bodice
Victorian Black Velvet Cape
March 3, 2024
antique Victorian black velvet silk and jet beadwork cape. This beauty is very heavy!
Edwardian Lady Gwendolyn Lilliette Garland 