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1850s Child's Dress with Rose Trim Children's dresses of the Civil war era were made originally with the growth of a child in mind. So that a child could continue to wear the garment as they grew taller, extra fabric was left at the waistline so that the dress could be lengthened. |
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Colorful Silk Winter Bonnet Circa 1860's This mid 19th century silk bonnet is one of the prettiest, most colorful that I've seen. It is made from pewter gray silk with pink and copper overtones and stipes in blue purple and light gray. Click on image for details ... |
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Late 1890s Gates Family Wedding Dress Brattleboro, VT Unusual by today's standards it was not unusual for the wedding dress in the Victorian era to be a best dress that may or may not have been white. This Gates family dress from Brattleboro, VT, is made of woven blue silk with black braided trim. The weave of the blue fabric is open and the color of the peach silk lining shimmers through it giving an added dimension. |
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Pre Teen Girl's Silk Party Dress Circa 1860s Made for a pre teen girl or perhaps slightly older this silk party dress in a blue and white pinstripe is quite beautiful in its simplicity. The bodice is gathered with a flat yoke and wide neckline. The short puffed sleeves are fitted with a blue silk ribbon threaded around the edge. Click image for details ... |
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Classic Boy's Wool Sailor Suit Circa 1900 A classic! This boy's sailor suit dates to the late 1890s or very early 1900s. Though they were popular for young lads of the era, they are not easily found today. This example is tailored in gray pinstriped wool with olive green wool trim around the collar, cuffs, neckline and used for piping. Click image for details ... |
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Dapper Victorian Boy's Suit with Soutache Trim by L.P. Hollander Boston Made and sold by L. P. Hollander & Co., Boston, this Zouave style suit would have been worn by a very dapper young Victorian boy. Both the jacket and pants are trimmed with black braid in a military style. |
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Stylish Victorian Silk & Velvet Day Dress with Matching Mantle Dating to the mid 1890s this silk and voided velvet day dress features leg-o-mutton sleeves and double breasted front styling. The bodice is has an inset plastron, collar and cuffs of brown velvet sprays on a golden silk background which is set off nicely by the warm, nut brown silk of the bodice and skirt. Click image for details ... |
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Ornate Beaded Evening Garniture or Mantle with Lace Insets Circa 1880s Quite elaborate! This unusual mantle is made up of beaded macrame. Floral lace is used to add dimension and interest, outlining the edges of the sleeves and back as well as being used for insets from the shoulders to the front and back hemlines. Click image for details ... |
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Plaid Wool Sporting Skirt Circa 1890s Dating to the late 1890s this plaid wool skirt would have been perfect for the woman who was enjoying a new found freedom in the ability to partake in sports previously reserved for men. Golf, skating and even bicycling were activities that women were beginning to participate in on a great scale as was reflected in clothing designed for more active wear. Click image for details ... |
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Dolman Mantle Passimenterie / Chenille Trims Circa 1880 Designed to be worn over the fashionable bustle dresses of the 1870s and 1880s, dolmans were intended for warmth in the out of doors. The main fabric is an aqua silk plush with the chenille being dyed a slightly darker green/blue shade. Click image for details ... |
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1850s Wool Print Quilted Petticoat with Calico Lining Beautiful floral printed wool challis makes this winter petticoat, quilted for warmth and lined with cotton calico. Entriely hand made and quilted. Click image for details ... |
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Printed Wool Challis Day Dress Circa 1840s Dress styles of the 1840's were meant to emphasize the graceful and feminine features of women. The low, pointed waistline emphasized a thinner waist while organ pleats on the skirt lent a soft, even fullness. Worn over several stiff petticoats a dome like shape would have been achieved. Sold! |
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Civil War Era 1860's Plaid Silk Maternity Wrapper The back of this wrapper is fitted however there is quite a bit of room in the front around the waistline leading one to the conclusion that this wrapper would have been worn as a maternity garment. In excellent condition, this civil war era wrapper is made of brilliant blue plaid silk combined with brown, black and red. |
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1860s Trained Day Dress A spectacular dress with wonderful detail speaking to the skills of the dressmaker. Elaborate trims on the longer basque bodice and skirt with train would indicate the status of the original wearer. Sold! |
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