Victorian-Edwardian Era
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Fabulous late Teens Silk Satin 2pc Dress! Skirt/Top Set This is a wonderful dress. The color is a very dark navy blue silk satin. The dress is made up of a skirt and top with lovely embroidery accented the blouse on the front and sleeves. Click HERE to see the top view of the dress. The skirt has two panels attached in the front and back with the same embroidery on the bottom. There are side snaps and eyes on the skirt for closure and back snaps on the blouse. Click HERE to see a view of the skirt. This dress is in beautiful condition, I only see a couple of surface smudges that will come out will a spot cleaning. This in not only a wonderful display dress, but EXTREMELY strong and wearable. Click HERE to see the back view. Measures 36" bust, 30" waist, full hips, skirt length from waist to hem is 31". The panels hang slightly lower than the skirt. | ITEM #GG2024  |
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Lovely Edwardian Purple Silk Dress This fabulous Titanic Era day dress c1911-1913. This silk on this dress is in superb, strong condition. The dress closes in the front with a panel and side eye hooks. The top is trimmed with a rich purple silk wide collar. Click HERE to see the top view of the dress. The symbols printed on the dress are "fleur de Lys" the national flower of France and the symbol on the flag of the province of Quebec. The cuffs of the dress are trimmed in the same rich purple. The highlight of the gown are the long rounded tails, three, each solid rich purple trimmed with the printed silk. Click HERE to see a view of the tails on the skirt. The only flaw of the dress is the fading of the silk, this is seen on various parts of the dress including the underarms. The price reflects this problem as a dress in the condition would go for hundreds of dollars. This dress is still extremely striking and in fabulous condition as far as construction and strength. Click HERE to see the side view. The top of the dress has a batiste bodice trimmed with a bit of lace around the top and closed with eye hooks. Measures 34" bust, 26" waist, shoulder seam to seam 16", shoulder to hem 50". The bodice fits slightly smaller in the waist of 24" but can be moved to accomodate 26". | ITEM #GG1097 PRICE $165.00 |
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Fabulous 1880-1890 Half Mourning Bonnet During the Victorian Era the first 12 months after the death of a husband were "Deep Mourning". This meant dresses and bonnets with no trim and plain black crepe. After the 12 months were up, other fabrics could be worn, still in black , but no jewelry or accessories. Only after 18 months could a widow enter "Half Mourning", this meant still black dresses and bonnets only now trimmed in lace and white collars and cuffs and more ornate bonnets. This bonnet is a fine example of a Half Mourning accessory. The bonnet is true black velvet, gathered to form a sort of ruching. The trimmings are fabulous feathers and silk ribbons of white and black. There is also what appears to be finely braided horsehair running around the outer edges of the bonnet. The condition is excellent. There is very minor splitting of the silk ribbons, the ties have the worst damage..although not terrible. They could easily be replace or even uses as it is now. The lining is cotton buckram in excellent condition. Click HERE to see a side view of the bonnet and Click HERE to see the other side. Click HERE to see a picture of the top of the bonnet. It was not until a full mourning period of 30 months were up before the woman of the era could wear any other clothing. On a side note, upon the death of a wife, men of the era had only a 3 month mourning period! | ITEM #GG1092 PRICE $115.00 |
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Lovely 1880-1890 Half Mourning Bonnet~Jet Beading! Here is another wonderful Half-Mourning Bonnet, this one trimmed in lace and lots of jet beading! The base material is black crepe. There is an attached back veil in netting material. This bonnet is very ornate with crinkle crepe elaborately piled high. There are only a couple of problems with this majestic bonnet, the veiling has many small holes. The holes do not show unless the material is pulls open due to way that is falls together. I have also seen one small split in the crepe on the top inner portion, but again this does not show due to the crinkle cut of the crepe. Very very faint fabric discoloration in places the typical "Widow's Weed" crepe fading. None of these things take away from the bonnet, but did need to be mentioned. A lovely example of the Victorian Era. Click HERE to see a side view of the bonnet and Click HERE to see the other side. Click HERE to see a picture of the top of the bonnet. | ITEM #GG1094 PRICE $95.00 |
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Enchanting Pink and Black 1890's Lace and Velvet Gown This fabulous 2 piece gown is from the 1890's. The dress would have been worn in the evening due to the lower neckline and short puffed sleeves. The top closes in the front with concealed eye hooks and is fully lined in cotton. The bodice has 9 metal bones. Click HERE to see the top view of the dress. There is some minor wear to the hook and eye area, but this is concealed. The gown has lovely vertical inserts of velvet on the front and back of the bodice. Click HERE to see a view of the back top. The neckline has 1/2" of ruched sheer material that is worn, but could easily be replaced. The skirt and top hook together and there is a 2" velvet cumberbund to conceal this. The skirt is made from gored panels, completely lined in cotton. Part of the back waistband has been replaced with plain pink material, the bodice covers this so you dont see. There are a few small spots on the skirt, 3 on the back right panel and 1 on the front right panel, a few little spots on the front left panel. Click HERE to see a view of the skirt. The dress is overall lovely with some very minor wear. The dress is in strong wearable condition. Measures 33" bust, 24" waist, shoulder seam to seam 11 1/2", hem 41". | ITEM #GG1005 |
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Edwardian Grey Blouse with Lace Inset This is an exquisite Edwardian grey blouse with tiny off-white machine embroidered dots. There is a lovely ivory lace inset. Click HERE to see a view of the lace inset. The blouse has no closures and no evidence that there were any other than the ties at the waist, common on theses tops. Click HERE to see a picture of the back of the top. This blouse is in EXCELLENT condition. Measures up to 46" bust, shoulders seam to seam 17 3/4". | ITEM #GG1006 PRICE $55.00 |
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Lovely Edwardian Nightgown with Angel Sleeves This beautiful cotton gown is from the teens. It has a high empire waist and flowing angel sleeves. Click HERE to see a close-up of the
sleeves. The gown is long and loose and flowing but fits a small size bust of 34". Click HERE to see a picture of the top and Click HERE to see a picture of the back. This gown is in excellent condition. A fabulous example of a time long gone. |
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