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[ORDER ITEM - #6214a]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #6214a - c. 1905 Reproduction of Trained White Gauze Cotton Slip! This very substantial, but fairly sheer, white cotton gauze slip is a reproduction of a 1905 era trained slip with drawstring waist to fit just about any size!! This slip was used as a foundation garment for Revolution Studios "Peter Pan" movie. Sorry, there is no COA that comes with it.  You will just have to take my word for it.  Made from a white cotton gauze. The lower one-third of the skirt is mini-pleated with lace trim at hemline over a second layer.  The train is lined in a heavy quilted batting for weight to train perfectly! Measures: 40" long in front, 51" long in back.  Perfect condition. Shown over another short slip - so you can see that it is fairly sheer. NEW LISTING!

$ 145. 

Approx. - Size Small - X-Large
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[ORDER ITEM - #9793]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #9793 - c. 1950 JUEL PARK, Beverly Hills from Bergdorf Goodman Nightgown and Robe Wedding Trousseaux Peignoir! In 1929 an energetic 22-yr-old brunette began designing lingerie in Beverly Hills.  She built up a solid reputation as the worlds' outstanding designer of fine lingerie with customers such as Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer Carol Lombard, Jean Harlow, etc. The company continued after Juel's passing and in the 1950's through 80's they designed for Grace Kelly, Barbara Hutton, Liz Taylor and Barbra Streisand, etc. Their moniker reads "Lingerie for the Perfectionist" and are still selling handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces.  This came from an estate with the wedding gown so it was, indeed, part of the wedding trousseaux and the wedding was in 1950.   Juel Park still exists and this set would cost over $5,000 new! Trimmed in beige Alencon lace, ivory silk georgette robe and ivory silk satin nightgown.  The upper back of the gown has a nearly sheer panel for a little extra sex appeal. The lace is masterfully applied! Excellent condition with just the tiniest pindot rust spots and holes on nightgown near armseam and a few very small tears in robe near bottom (again, hardly seen - but see photos of all issues). The ULTIMATE in Lingerie!!!   NEW LISTING!

$ 1,485.

Approx. - Size Small
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #6085]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #6085 - c. 1907 "Justine's" Crisp Clean White Cotton Slip with Popcorn Embroidered "Hydrangea"! Any Justines out there?  This slip could have been part of a trousseaux as her name is embroidered just above the bow.  It's white on white embroidery so it's subtle, but there.  So sweet.  So if your name isn't Justine, just consider it to be the name of this slip.  After all... don't you name ALL your vintage clothes?  :)  Look at the close-up photos of the embroidery.  Very sweet! Tiny bits of lace peeking out the hemline.  The light blue satin ribbon is new.  Best of both worlds... tailored waistline at front and gathered drawstring at back, so it WILL fit you, but still look "clean and neat" at front waist.  Gives a little extra fullness at back as well for your skirt. Measures: 24" - 30" waist, 35" long in front, 37" long in back.  Excellent condition. NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale.

$ 145. 

Approx. - Size Small
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #9822]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #9822 - c. 1950's SCHIAPARELLI, Paris, New York Blush Blue Nylon with Black Lace Half Slip! Almost pretty enough to wear as a skirt! The front is the same as the back and the sides.  The black lace runs all the way around the slip with one seam at one side.  Nice, but has a few condition issues of minor lace leg breaks and repair of the lace at the seam. But Schiaparelli is one of those great names in vintage clothing, and they just don't make slips like this anymore!  Measures: 20-32" elastic waist, up to 36" hips, 25" long from waist to hem.   NEW LISTING! Under $150 category, so final sale.

$ 45.

Approx. - Size Small - Medium
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[ORDER ITEM - #6213]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #6213 - c. 1900 Blush Pink Silk Chiffon and Lace Dressing Gown Slightly Trained Peignoir! This would have been the gown "she" wore to brush her hair every evening (you know... the 100 times a day that was recommended) just prior to retiring, or worn in the morning while relaxing in the boudoir.  Back in the days of elegance - prior to Juicy Couture velours worn day and night!   Ah... wouldn't it be lovely to return to the days of yore.  Perhaps wearing this might make it happen - at least for a short time.  Fabulous bell sleeves and attached capelet design and ruffled hemline.  Very good condition.  Has a bit of damage under one arm, and ever so (really!) slight stain under the other arm (see photos. The gown was cleaned (with Biz) by the previous owner who sadly says that the pink satin ribbon at front was destroyed by her at that time. The rest of the gown cleaned up beautifully and is gorgeous!  Measures:  15/5" across back, 58" long in front from shoulder to hem, 65" long in back!  May have so slight fading at lower half that it's nearly impossible to know for sure.  

$ 695.

Approx. - Size Small
(check measurements above)

SOLD on LAYAWAY

#4595 - c. 1905 Ivory China Silk Trained Skirt! Damn, wish I had the blouse or bodice that went with this skirt, but I don't... and truth be told.... if I found myself a genie in a bottle, I don't think this would be the first thing I would wish for!  Still... would be nice!  :)  However, the skirt IS lovely.  Horizontal tucks down front with bands of Valenciennes lace inserts. Excellent condition with a non-original, but not new matching satin waistband, a few tiny spots hardly seen, and only one really seen brown spot on hem (see photo). Measures: 29" waist, 42" long in front, 51" long in back.   Shown with a petticoat under, not included, but you can see it's a bit more opaque at the upper 2/3's... that's just due to the shorter slip under. Waist can be made a bit smaller if necessary. Can be used as a skirt or slip. Also Listed in the 1850-1920's Section.

$ 735. SOLD on LAYAWAY

Approx. - SIZE 6-10
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[ORDER ITEM - #4813]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4813 - c. 1865 Button Front Fine Cotton Corset with Bust Pads!  According to the information I found on the Victoria and Albert Museum website, bust pads were first used in the 1860s, so this is as early as you are going to find "bra stuffing"! :) Buttons down the front - look to be bone buttons!  Measures: 23" waist (tightly tied - so can be larger), 10" long at front.  Even labeled inside with these measurements. Extremely clean Excellent condition with just one minor spot line at side waist!  Sorry... no corset ties.

$ 325.

Approx. - Size 23"+ waist
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[ORDER ITEM - #4608]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4608 - c. 1900 White Lawn Trained Dressing Gown with High Neck, Full Sleeves, Embroidered with Lace and Pink Ribbons! From the famed Doris Langley Moore collection, founder of the world renowned Museum of Costume in Bath, UK, and fashion historian. I've been buying these very lacy dressing gowns for years. They were never easy to find, but they used to be "around". Now I don't know where most have gone! So hard to find! I expect one person has hoarded them all... I only wish it was me! Whoever you are out there.... call me! :) Meanwhile.. I found this one for you. Fabulous and rare high neck dressing gown of white fine cotton exquisitely embroidered and pintucked, decorated with bands of lace insertion and pink silk ribbon running down the front on both sides and crisscrossed at upper back. Shown over pink silk lining which doesn't come with the gown. At first look, it's in Excellent condition.. but you will find under close inspection some old excellent neat darns (see photos for one). Obviously this piece was loved by it's original owner! Doris Langley Moore would have nothing but the best I'm sure... this is no exception. Measurements are very large, but I believe it would fit a size 4-8 best due to the 13" width at the upper back. Measures: 14" neck, 58" long in front from shoulder to hem, 66" long in back.

$ 1,485.

Approx. - Size 4-8
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[ORDER ITEM - #3644]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #3644 - c. 1902 Ivory Silk and Lace Trained Dressing Gown! Wedding Trousseau? You know when we think back to our "previous lives", we were always rich enough to afford the best. None of us were the Downstairs Maid!! No... we were the Lady of the House... the BIG house... ah, heck... the mansion. Anyway, obviously we were like the woman who did own this sensational dressing gown - and this gown is in such good condition, that I will assume that it was part of her wedding trousseau and worn only a few times. All made of the finest ivory colored silk satin ribbons with alternating stripes of dotted net lace insertions. Flouncy wide hemline, cuffs and collar. As romantic as you can get. Has a lining of same color silk which buttons up the front of the bodice and lines the skirt which is open at front to show some leg if you so desire. Ribbon at neck and waist to close. Slightly pigeon front bodice for the fashionable "s" curve Gibson Girl. Measures: 36-37" bust, 29" waist, 60" long in front from shoulder to hem, 67" long in back. Excellent condition, with extremely minor "gotta inspect for" tiny, tiny age spots and two tears in the silk lining, one at armhole, one near hem. It's really in amazing condition for a silk garment of this era! You will love it! You gotta trust me!

$ 945.

Approx. - Size 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #9648]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #9648 - c. 1900 Wedding Trousseaux Ecru Silk Slightly Trained Petticoat and White Cotton Bloomers! I will answer your question before you even ask it... no, I don't want to split these two items up! They were from the same wedding trousseaux and I believe they should continue to stay together.. forever! You know they are part of the same trousseaux as the lace trim matches exactly (not to mention I bought them together!). Skirt is an ecru silk with waistband and rows of lace at bottom... along with the sweep of lace at hem. The bloomers are a fine white cotton with waistband... trimmed with the matching lace at hem with ecru ribbons. The lace details wheat sheaths and ribbons. There is probably some significance to this design, but I don't know it. I could make up a story for you! Let's see.... this girl's father was a well-to-do farmer, so he had the lace designed and added to her trousseaux items to remind the girl's new husband to treat her well... or else! Hey.. it's possible!!!! :) Excellent condition. Measures: 38-40" waist for petticoat, 26" waist for bloomers (can be 27" with button moved), 39" long petticoat, 27" long bloomers.

$ 345. (for both)

Approx. - Size small - medium
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[ORDER ITEM - #9993]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #9993 - c. 1940's Kristina, for L. Bamberger & Co. Sky Blue Rayon Nightgown with Embroidered Detail! Sooooooo sexy with that low "v" neck ... just barely staying up ... just one slide with his hand on your shoulders and .... well.... you'll have to go there yourself... this is a "G" rated website!! Sky blue rayon nightgown, great shape, ankle length, with embroidery on bodice. Nice fitted wide waist (for those off you who, like me, the waist is your best figure element), and gathered skirt (to hide my not so great hips!). Measures 36" bust, 31" waist, 50" long from shoulder to hem. Excellent condition.. just one seam pull at the side. NEW LISTING!

$ 175.

Approx. - Size 10
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[ORDER ITEM - #4114]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4114 - c. 1917 Rare Art Nouveau China Silk Poppy Print Tea Gown! Imagine sitting around in this beauty! The fabric print so beautiful you could use it for wallpaper or bedspread. Or display the gown in your sage or color colored bedroom! She's lovely! I'm a sucker for silk anyway ... and printed silk in a historic pattern, well it's a killer! Kills me to sell her. But, alas... it's my job to keep my customers happy, so..... Snap front with hooks. Unlined. The thin china silk flows in the breeze! Not in perfect condition - as I prefer to sell things (!), but an extraordinary silk textile. Has slight darkening under arms, but that's hardly seen...  However, it's the fact that there is some weakness/tearing of the silk under and around the armholes that brings the price to this level rather than twice that price for similar gowns of possible Liberty silk. Should be conserved by those who know how. Lace trim. Measures: 34" bust, 27.5" high waist, 53" long from shoulder to hem.

$ 425.

Approx. - Size Small
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[ORDER ITEM - #4058]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4058 - c. 1890 Museum Quality Tambour Embroidery Wool Robe Museum! Wow! That was about all I could say when I first set my eyes on this robe. Base is a black wool with a rust-colored velvet yoke and cuffs with black beaded trim at cuff. The beauty of this piece is the green, purple, ecru and brown embroidery of long graduated vines of grapes and leaves. The embroidery down the front on both sides is straight line but matching. Nice black flat rope braiding design at upper back and trim on the velvet with bow at neck. The robe is unlined but has an orange silk ruffle at the interior hemline. There is minor wool fading, and tiny pinholes here and there, and the rust velvet is a bit dingy... yet the knowledgeable dealer who inspected this prior to myself called it just plain Excellent condition (guess I'm pickier!). Faded lining. Still all in all a remarkable piece to survive the ravages of over a hundred years of hungry moths! :) Best for a short gal of 5'0' - 5'2" if you want it to slightly train. Also listed in the 1850-1920's section.

$ 1,250.

Approx. - SIZE 6 (due to the tight back), short
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[ORDER ITEM - #4175]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4175 - c. 1908 Plaid Wool Edwardian Robe! This is extremely rare... I know, because I have never seen another in my 30+ years of collecting! You'd assume that 100 years of hungry moths would have their way with this piece, but they were extremely well behaved! Soft light blue and light gold wool plaid robe with modified watteau back and slight train. Huge cuffs. All trimmed out in gold satin, with long ties ending in fringe. Three large mother-of-pearl buttons to close. Unlined. The robe itself is in Excellent condition, the satin has some wear at edges. Measures: the only measurement (besides length) that is important is 13" across back between armholes, and 56" long from shoulder to hem in front , 63" long in back. Very full measurements all around other than across back.

$ 385.

Approx. - Size 4/6 (due to shoulders)
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #4101]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4101 - c. 1960's Dream Mode Bridal Negligee Peignoir Set! Oh babydoll... So Doris Day, though she probably would have worn a slip under! Sensational white sheer nylon nighty with wide lace waistline and matching babydoll robe. The robe has a lace yoke and lace trimmed short puffy sleeves with tiny collar. The gown has a high bodice with a double layer of sheer nylon, triple spaghetti straps, a wide lace band across the waist area, and a gathered skirt with a double layer of sheer nylon as well. There's also a lace applique on the gown and a lace hem. Button front with tiny tie. Both pieces in Excellent condition. Measures: 36" bust, up to 31" waist, 42" long from shoulder to hem. Label is Dream Mode, says size 34. This is a gorgeous 60's goddess like outfit!

$ 195.

Approx. - Size Medium
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[ORDER ITEM - #4107]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4107 - c. 1940's Black Lace Slip with Nude Underlayer and Metal Side Zipper! I hate to even call this a slip as it's certainly beautiful enough to be worn as a dress... even has a metal zipper on the side! Even though there are two layers, it's sheer, so you would need to wear a slip under the slip, but hey, get creative! Excellent condition. Measures: 46" long. Under $150 category, so final sale.

$ 115.

Approx. - Size Small-Medium
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[ORDER ITEM - #2745]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #2745 - c. 1900 White Cotton Rose Applique Camibloomers! I doubt this was ever worn.. as the condition is Near Mint. Has the original ribbons. A lovely "rose" applique in the lacework of the yoke. Just about perfect! Measures: 28" waist (any size bust and hips). Bright white, clean, crisp cotton.

$ 295.

Approx. - Size 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #2153]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #2153 - c. 1905 White Cotton Sunburst Cutwork Camibloomers! So summery! Like cutwork daisies at the neckline! Original ribbons still at the waist and front, but the ribbon at the top is partially missing and will need to be replaced. Otherwise Excellent condition ...clean, crisp and white with just one light smudge mark on the back. Measures: 29" waist (any size bust and hips). Great white embroidered "M" on bust!

$ 265.

Approx. - Size 8
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #2084]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #2084 - c. 1905 White Cotton Daisy Cutwork Hem Camislip! Here's a pretty and very wearable camislip... that means that the bottom is a skirt, not split bloomers. You can see, however, that there is a long open slit in the front of the skirt (I won't even try to assume I know why!!!) which you would have to sew up to wear as a dress. Excellent condition, nice and white cotton... with just one, old, fine repair on front skirt. The ribbons are not original, but light blue satin. Great detailing at the hemline with cutwork and scalloped hemline with embroidery there and at neckline. Measures: 30" waist (any size bust and hips).

$ 285.

Approx. - Size 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #2152]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #2152 - c. 1905 White Cotton Embroidered Snowflake CamiTeddy! This piece has a surprising twist. At first glance it's a short Camidress, however.. it's really a teddy as it has a piece that attaches under the crotch (I hate that word!). So it's like a modern Romper. (Well.. by modern, I mean 1940's!) Bright white, crisp and clean in nearly new condition, except for one pull at the top button. Measures: 24/25" waist (any bust or hips). Has a pretty white on white embroidered "snowflake" design on the bust. Original ribbons tied at neckline and waist. Very sweet piece! Under $150, so final sale.

$ 145.

Approx. - Size 4
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[ORDER ITEM - #1381]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #1381 - c. 1900 Silk and Lace Half Slip! It's a simple slip.. that in cotton wouldn't be worth mentioning.... however it's a sheer china silk! It's hard to find any silk lingerie pieces that aren't in shreds. I've found a few, so your treat. Measures: 24/25" waist, 31/32" long from waist to hem. Double layered flounce skirt edged top and bottom with an ecru diamond lace. It's basically in Excellent condition with one pull run and hole in upper skirt folds and a few smaller than eraser sized light spots. So silky! Please note that this is a calf-length slip. Under $150, so final sale.

$ 95.

Approx. - Size 4/6
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #3573]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #3573 - c. 1908 Ivory China Silk Underdress! I've never seen an underdress like this before... with the sleeves and the high neck! Perhaps it was worn under a winter outfit for extra warmth and/or to keep the wool from being itchy? I'm just making this up. I really don't know. I do know that it's a unique piece! Excellent condition. Button back. Double ruffle hemline. Very lightweight china silk!!! Measures: 32/33" bust, 24" waist, 50" long from shoulder to hem - so if you want it to be shoe-length, you will want to be 4'8"-4'10"... it's short. Please measure yourself 50" down from your shoulders to check length on you. If you are creative, you can add some extra lace to the hem to lengthen! (I didn't button back of neck in photos as the mannequin has a lousy hard neck, but it does close.)

$ 385.

Approx. - Size 2/4
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SOLD		 #0484 - c. 1910's Edwardian Corset with Garters in a Light Gray!  Will Fit a 27"- 30/31" Waist!  Wearable Size! OK... this came out of my personal collection.  I've kept it for many years as it was a wearable size, and figured someday I might need it.  However, I've actually stayed too thin for it!  YEAH! The waistline will cinch you in to 27" at tightest tie, so will easily fit up to approx. 30" waist gal.  Pretty embroidered matching lace and satin bow at top of corset.  Long hanging garters. Wear over one of the camislips I have available below! Labeled "Ruby" inside. Excellent condition with just extreme minor age dirt. Fabulous to find this size!  

$ 745. SOLD

Approx. - Size 27"+ waist
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SOLD		 #6204 - c. 1920's Pink Silk Satin Ribbon and Lace Breakfast Cap!  Imagine coming down to breakfast and looking this sweet!  Wouldn't it be great to go back in time and live the way we were all meant to live.... with class!  This particular lace cap is so pretty you could really wear it with a lacy summer flapper dress.  Love the silk ribbon flower decorations at the ears.  The back is all lace, and has a slight point at the top.   Just check out all the photos. Will fit a normal sized 22" head today.  Shown on my 1930s mannequin head who happens to be too large for most 22" caps.  It's just slightly small on her, so ... best for a normal head. Excellent condition.  

$ 145. SOLD

SOLD		 #6203- c. 1920's Aqua Silk Ribbon and Lace Breakfast Cap!  I hate to show favorites, but this is my favorite of the 4 breakfast caps that came my way recently.  This one just evokes the classic flapper look. Off-white sheer net lace with light aqua blue silk ribbons decorating the wide front and throughout the crown.  Sweet little silk floral buds at front.  Long dangly blush blue silk ribbons at the ears.  Excellent condition.  Will fit a normal sized head today... even on the large size - plenty of room for my extra large head mannequin. It won't give you helmet head. Still has the thin elastic at the back to hold on the head... but that elastic has long since stretched out.  You could replace, or just leave as is.   

$ 165. SOLD

 

SOLD		 #6261 - c. 1905 Extra Lacy Trained Possibly Wedding Slip with Ecru Silk Ribbons and Lacy Hemline!  So pretty in person... so lacy!  It's getting harder and harder to find these really lacy petticoats.  I still think someone out there is hording them all! Whoever you are STOP IT!  Seems unfair to the rest of us!  However I was able to snag this one really fancy, likely wedding petticoat. 14 rows of ecru silk ribbon and 10 rows of lace make up the lower half of the skirt... finally edged in gathered lace at hemline.  All this over an underskirt of three tiered ruffles which peek out the hemline for extra flounce.  Vertical lace insets in upper skirt. A confection of froth!  Excellent condition though I found one small tear in underskirt - unseen!! There are a few tiny and very small holes just at midback at tie opening (see last photo).... hardly worth a mention, but it's just about the only issues that make this less than nearly perfect - oh, needs button or hook at midback.  Measures:  29/30" waist, 45" long in front, 56" long in back.  

$ 585. SOLD

Approx. - Size Medium
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SOLD		 #4872 - c. 1900 Slightly Trained White Fine Cotton Lacy Petticoat with Embroidery!  Best of both worlds... tailored waistline at front and gathered drawstring at back, so it WILL fit you, but still look "clean and neat" at front waist.  Gives a little extra fullness at back as well for your skirt.  There are two layers to the lower skirt, the under layer is a wide 22" for nice fullness.  There are three rows of lace and hemline ruffled lace along with lovely embroidery at the ribbon channel (see photos)! Measures: 24"- 34" waist, 37" long in front, 41" long in back.  Condition is excellent, clean and strong with a few issues to report. The pink satin ribbon is new (big deal), there is one tiny hole at upper back (see photo), 2 tiny rust spots (see photo - just tack to hide), and both skirt layers have a small chunk of lace torn away (she obviously stepped on it - see photos.  

$ 345. SOLD

Approx. - Size Small to Large
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SOLD		 #4105 - c. 1929 Apricot Silk Satin Dressing Robe! Can't you just hear the Charleston music in the background? Bob your hair and put on this robe to time travel back to 1929. Pretty enough to wear as a dress if you can find a nude slip to wear under! Won't HE have a heart attack! Only closure is the attached tie at an extremely low, low hipline. I'm showing the robe worn on a tall gal.. however, if you look at the other photos, you will see that if you are 5'2" or shorter, but robe will brush the ground with a slight train (as the back is lower than the front). So... it will look great no matter your height! Excellent condition with one tiny seam break at one arm and under extreme inspection, a very small area of thinning of the satin near one armseam. Measures: 34" bust, 36-38" hips, 45" long from shoulder to hem in front, 52" long in back.

$ 745. SOLD

Approx. - Size Smallish
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SOLD on LAYAWAY		 #4874 - c. 1915 English Net and Lace with Ribbon Flowers and Pink Satin Corset Cover or Camisole! One of my old boyfriends used to say "it's so beautiful it makes my teeth ache"! Guess I never understood what he meant until I came upon this confection! :) Like icing on a wedding cake festooned with pastel colored ribbon flowers!  The finest netting covered with achingly beautiful lace and wrapped like a present with pink satin ribbon. What more can I say?  Certainly one of the prettiest camisoles you will find.  Closes at the back with hooks and eye... too small for my mannequin, but will hopefully fit you, or just display on your wall! Excellent condition. Measures:  32/33" bust, 23" waist.  

$ 295. SOLD on LAYAWAY

Approx. - Size XS
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SOLD		 #4814 - c. 1872 Wire Crinolette or Bustled Hoop Cage with Brass Fittings! "Crinolettes marked the mid-point between the cage crinoline and the bustle.  Fashionable between 1867 and the mid 1870s, they were often composed of half hoops with extra loops of steel at the top to give more support.  During the 1870's the bustle became a separate undergarment."  Victoria and Albert Museum quote.  So.. this is one of the more rare examples of a hoop as it includes the shape of the future bustle.  Twill tapes and covered wires are all in very good condition, but with a few issues.  There is one wire that has popped out of the brass fitting (see last photo), and there are a few sections of the wires at the back bustle area that have lost their covering.  But the important shape is all there and certainly the problems can be corrected with the right materials.  Under $150 category, so final sale.

$ 285. SOLD

SOLD		 #6057 - c. 1900's LANGDON & BATCHELLER'S Genuine Glove Fitting Thompson's Summer Mesh Corset! Will Fit a 26"- 30" Waist!  Wearable Size!  My goodness but there are a lot of stamps inside this corset! The most important one is the "26" which means it will fit a human today!  A 26" waist!  That means that is the smallest you can be!  It will corset you in from about a 28/29" waist (maybe 30") - and on you there will be a gap in the lacings at the back - unless you prefer not to breathe as the ladies did back then.  So then it's "hold on to the bedpost and get your maid to yank"!).  According to the other stamps, this is made of English Netting.  These open-weave corsets were worn during the summer for a little extra air-conditioning.  I'm sure they did very little to keep you cooler, but hey, every little bit helped (even if it was just psychological). The "Empire" stamp will mean nothing - unless you have the original catalog of styles.   No corset ties come with this - I just used a ribbon to show it on a body... there are loads of reproduction laces you can purchase for a song and then you will finally have that wearable corset you wanted! Excellent condition with just a bit of dirt! 

$ 585. SOLD

Approx. - Size 26" to perhaps 29/30" waist
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SOLD		 #4526 - c. 1900's Trained Tambour and Embroidered Lace Dressing Gown! LARGER SIZE! Gorgeous! This is the one you've been dreaming about and waiting to find! White thin cotton embroidered all over with 3-leaf clover motif with fancy tambour lace at hemline, large capelet collar and sleeves, and a pretty zig-zag design of lace at the hipline and front bustline. Covered button front closure. Pretty pink (but new) ribbons close the neck and the waist. Excellent condition! The only thing to mention is that it looks as though someone added plain cotton inserts under the arms for extra room or movement. They could certainly be removed and the garment seams sewned back to the original... but heck, unless you are a museum or a historic fashion collector, this extra material will probably be a blessing... and is not seen unless you are waving to your friends! If you are wearing this and waving at your friends, something is wrong!!! You should be enticing the man in your life, not entertaining your friends!!!! The measurements are large, but it's the back that will determine size. Measures: up to 41" bust, up to 41" waist, up to 50" hips, 57" long in front from shoulders to hem, 67" long in back.

$ 1,295. SOLD

Approx. - Size Small - Large
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SOLD		 #4224 - c. 1905 Slightly Trained Princess Petticoat! Hard to Find Larger Size! It is one of my favorite scenes in a movie.. "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"... when Etta Place is force to undress at gunpoint.. by her boyfriend! :) She slowly undresses showing her Victorian petticoat. Now while most people might get excited about the erotic scene... I get excited by the great petticoat! How sad is that??? Anyway, I am always on the lookout for fancy Victorian/ Edwardian white lingerie pieces. There are so many plain pieces out there... I like the very lacey! Original ecru ribbon running through bodice. Double layer skirt bottom. Measures: up to 44" bust, 31" waist, up to 46" hips, 56" long from shoulder to hem in front, 64" long in back. There are some discoloration areas on the lace on skirt (see photos) and there are a few places which could use a few stitches, but extremely minor issues! Otherwise white, bright, clean, fresh! Really it's the waist that determines the sizing of this gown as the ribbon controls bustline.

$ 445. SOLD

Approx. - Size 12
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