Lovely black beaded antique Edwardian silk faille bodice, with silk center and little golden metal design along the front. Paired with one of my black gabardine skirts, a short silk capelet and a Victorian green sash.
This lovely gown is made of black striped silk chiffon and black satin. The bodice is draped and gathered in the front revealing panels of metallic bronze lace at the centre front and centre back. The sleeve are made of pleated and gathered chiffon and have lace details at the cuffs. It opens down the … More 1910s Dramatic Black Gown
Lovely antique Edwardian 1900’s Ottoman cape with gold metallic couching stitch hand embroidery on two-tone green and cream felted wool and stand up collar. Paired with one of my black skirt and bodices to give it that pop!
As a Christmas gift I received this amazing 1910 Edwardian wool coat. There is wonderful elaborate beading and tambour embroidery on the collar and on the sleeve panels. The sleeves are open at the sides, and there is an arm hole where both arms would slide through. I was told it was originally from a … More 1910 Edwardian Wool Coat
This is a lovely pink silk charmeuse dinner gown, ca. 1908. It originally came from Augusta Auctions and was auctioned in New York April 20th 2016. The piece is entirely handmade and has Brussels lace applique on tulle, along with a Brussels mixed lace bertha. When I received this gorgeous gown, the lining was completely … More 1908 Pink Silk Charmeuse Gown
This week I want to present another special gown of mine. It has a label inside that says “Cobaugh, 1060 Rose Building Cleveland”. #1 is written in ink beside the print. It is a black two piece 1905 Sequin Gown in the iconic S curve silhouette shape. This style was quite popular at the time. … More 1905 Edwardian Black Sequin Gown
This is not so much a vintage piece as it is a very special piece worn and owned by 1980s singer Laura Branigan. Laura Branigan was well known for her song Gloria in 1981 and Self Control in 1982. Suzan Abbott is the designer of this magnificent cape. Laura typically would wear it to various … More Singer Laura Branigan’s Cape
Edwardian Lady Gwendolyn Lilliette Garland 