Bobby Dene's Vintage Clothes-Women's Clothing, Dresses, Gowns

Edwardian tea dress is fine handkerchief linen in the palest pink color.
This dress is exquisite! Heavily textured embroidery embellishment. The bodice has
faux collar front and back, 3/4 length sleeves covered with pin tucks and lace edged.
Floral embroidery front and back and hidden m-o-p buttons in front, hidden beneath a panel
of embroidery. There is a peplum below waistline. The A line skirt is also very ornate
with additional textured embroidery. excellent condition. I noticed only one pin hole on
skirt in front and 2 very tiny lt. spots,these don't detract from the beauty of this dress.
Up to 40" bust, 25" waist, 15" across shoulders and 54" long.

Elegant black patterned silk walking skirt is heavily beaded with 2 large appliques' of
jet beads on white silk. These appliques are 18" long x 5" at widest area each.
The attaached silk pleated belt has large bow on left side.Very full at bottom for walking.
Elegant and well made. Very good condition. 26" waist, 41" front length and 45" back length.

Jet beaded on faille garniture has high neck. Beads dangle all around, very few missing.
Intricate beading on both sides to waistline. A white thread has been strung thru the bottom
of the beads, I don't see its purpose and could probably be removed if desired.
The lining has some splits. Front view
Order# dr1089-2 $150.00

Exquisite 1904 cream silk wedding gown is dripping with lace, silk tassels and rushing!
The high neck and yoke has ornate french lace, 2 rows of fancy rushing separated with beige velvet ribbon and this is repeated on the back of bodice. Full gathered pouter pidgeon style bodice and the incredible sleeves typical of the period, narrow at shoulders, very full below elbows and wide lace cuffs And 10 silk tassels adorn this gown! Two on each cuff. Long beige ribbon cascades from the shoulders with 4" tasels on the edges of the ribbon and two more 2" tassels hang from back of high neck. The skirt repeats the ruching and gathers with five rows from waist to hips and another at calf length. The bodice is lined with silk organza , which is in very good condition, but the neck lining has some splits, The skirt lining is the same as the bodice to hipline, below hipline is unlined.
This gown has a lot of hand stitching.
The original petticoat is included, although it is fragile, probably could be worn, but it is not in very good condition. It has 12" accordian pleats and 2" of lace underneath the pleats. The 2-pc gown is in excellent condition. Measurements: 34" bust, 24" waist, 15" across shoulders. The bodice is 18" long in front from shoulders and 17" in back. The skirt is 44" long in front and 60" including the train in back.

	Skating outfit 1895-1900. This rare 3 pc suit of wool felt and wonderful hat of beaver and velvet with colorful flowers on the over 20" brim!. The jacket has loop button closures. The skirt has lots of volume. This magnificent outfit is cream color. The condition of the fabric is excellent. The suit is lightly soiled. A very rare collector's item. It has been in my personal collection over 20 years. A real treasure! 32" bust, 23" waist, 42" skirt length and 14" across shoulders. Jacket Skirt detail Back view Hat front Hat top Hat under view Order# sko1948 $1595.00
	Unique long sleeve full length tea gown is a great size. 38" bust, 28" waist, 14" across shoulders and 55" long.The V neck bodice has a lace collar that extends across shoulders in back. The front mimicks a lace bolero that is attached with 2 layers of net underneath, the net also in back with a long panel over the net that extends to below waist. 3 tiny pink bows over the snaps on bodice front. The cuffs of the long sleeves have peach ribbon and wide lace that is pointed on the hands. The bodice has snaps, also at waist and on left side of the skirt. The skirt is softly gathered and so detailed! The lower area has 3 wide tucks, the bottom 2 with lace trimmed edges. There are 6 areas of 9 each corded buttons decorating the edges of the tucks. Between these button embellishments is seen 4 areas of the most beautiful wide lace that matches that of the collar and the bolero. This is a beautiful gown and the semi-sheer fabric appears to be in very good condition. There is a 1" old mend on the back of the skirt just above the first tuck on right side in back that I don't think would be noticeable when worn due to the gathers in the skirt. Very clean and white. Front detail Bottom detail Side view Back view Back detail Order# dr2148 $525.00
	Wonderful 1911-12 era gray tweed travel suit, finely detailed and tailored. Two pockets on jacket have one button on each. Five large brown button closures in front and three on each sleeve.Detailed jacket and skirt, two buttons at waist in back. The gray silk lining in very good condition, as well as the suit. A few tiny holes on back of collar and on skirt, not very noticeable, just minor issues. Looks great! Up to 38" bust, 34" waist, 45" jacket length. The skirt waist 28", 43" hips and 40" skirt length. Front jacket Back jacket Back view Order# suit2048 RESERVED
	Edwardian 2-piece dress, heavily embroidered front bodice with scalloped front opening and 3/4 sleeves. The center insert of lace matches the collar. The fabric is a gause like cotton. The back of bodice is not embroidered. The skirt is smocked 3" below waist and has 16" of embroidery on the lower area of the skirt. Very good condition. Very pretty. Up to 48" bust, 28" waist, 17" across shoulders and 53" long. Front top Side view Side detail Back view Bottom detail Order# dr1920 $325.00 RESERVED
	Outstanding Edwardian gown of the palest beige silky cotton fabric and very fanciful multiple rows of lace on the high neck and yoke.A wide flounce of the most intricate French battenberg lace cascades freely around the bustline, back and shoulders. The below elbow length sleeves have wide cuffs of lace matching that of the yoke.Lace applique on each sleeve. Vertical pleats surrounding the skirt create a slimming look that has more fullness at the hipline and to hemline. The lower area of the skirt has multiple tucks in graduated sizes. The belt is not original to the gown, but is included. 35" bust, 25" waist, 14" across shoulders and 55" length. Very good condition and unusually lovely. Front detail Side view1 Side view2 Back view Order# dr1944 $595.00
	Attractive Edwardian handkerchief linen day dress with lace trim. Four rows of lace on the high neck and inserts on both side of the front and lace gathers over the tucks, shoulders to waist, which also has 3 rows of the lace surrounding it. Lace also adorns the cuffs of the long sleeves and one row above hemline. A figure flattering princess style with a center double pleat in back below the h/e closures. Very good and clean condition. A few scattered pin holes in back below waist, not noticeable. 38" bust, 24" waist, 14" across shoulders, 51" long. Side view Back view Detail view Order# dr1395 $275.00
	Edwardian sheer voile fancy dress in a great size, 39" bust, 29" waist, 53" long, 15" across shoulders. Textured embroidery and lace, multiple tucks in front and repeated in back, even the 3/4 sleeves are lavish with the intricate work. The opening is on the left side where 26 tiny crochet buttons conceal snaps and h/e underneath. The sleeves also have crochet buttons. Very good condition and a gorgeous dress! Top detail Bottom detail Side view Side detail Back view Back detail Order#dr1914 $375.00 SOLD
	Lavishly embelished with heavily textured embroidery and irish lace 1914-15 one piece gown, just gorgeous! The all lace bodice fits loosely over the more fitted cream silk underbodice. The long sleeves are almost all lace with alternating insets of the cream silk. Multiple tiny crochet buttons adorn the lace bodice. Below the slightly elevated waist is a peplum of transparent soft linen. The attached skirt is cream linen with the lower 20" of textured embroidery and lace with scalloped hem which mimicks the many scallops of the overlay lace bodice. The wide waist has 2 large crochet buttons. The lining is cream silk. Words and pictures can't describe how lovely and intricately detailed and designed this dress is! Very good condition. 34" bust, 25" waist, 51" long, 14" across shoulders. Front detail Side view Side detail Back view Order# dr1913 $795.00 SOLD
	Incredibly lovely cape or mantle loaded with dangling jet beading everywhere High neck, entirely beaded, fancy designs all over. Two long front panels below waist length with beaded trim that goes upward to sleeves and then falls down in points over the sleeves with beads outlining the fringes. The bustle back embellished with more fringe and lace. Lace cascades down the front between the front panels. This has been in my collection for years and is in extra good condition for beaded capes of this era. I haven't seen a nicer or more elegant one. It looks perfect paired with the mauve brocade and beaded skirt , but is not original with it and is sold separately. The beadwork appears intact,but the silk lining is almost gone. Would fit several sizes. Side view Side detail Back view Order# cp1911 $695.00
	1908-10 White linen suit decorated with soutache braid in front and center back of jacket, also seen on the cuffs of long sleeves. Hook an eye closures in front. The princess style gored skirt has matching soutache in center front.. Very nice. 32" bust and 22"skirt waist. Front detail Lower detail Side view Back view Order# suit1788 $295.00
	1914-16 dress of net, lace and embroidered flounces. Scooped neckline, dropped waist, graceful, pointed 3/4 length sleeves. Multiple lace inserts and embroidery embellish this lovely dress. It even peeks through the net underlining of the bodice and lower skirt area. Snaps in back of dress and underbodice and h/e a waistline.Very good, clean and wearable. An area of small holes in the net underbodice, easily repairable, but not very noticeable on the outer side. A white, ecru or colored slip would look great underneath this net and lace dress.Up to 42" bust, 38" underbodice bust, 32" long waist, 47" long, 18" long from neckline to long waist of bodice. Front top Front bottom Side view Side top Back view Back details Back top Order# dr1337 $295.00
	Lavishly embroidered and detailed cutwork light beige linen suit in a larger size. Shawl type collar, 3//3 length sleeves with 3 1/2" cuffs. Double crochet buttons down front. The collar, cuffs, front edges and bottom of jacket are all scalloped edges. The skirt is equally as ornate. The length of the skirt is a little shorter than usually seen. The skirt waist 32", 30 1/2" length. The jacket waist up to 39" and up to 43" bust. 16" across shoulders. Jacket length is 29" . Very good, very clean condition. Back view Side view Side top Front top Front bottom Back top Back bottom Order# dr1637 $795.00
	Elegant one pc.1913 evening gown of beige satin, chiffon and lavishly adorned with lace, fringe and tassels! The lace is placed asymetrically in front, draped over shoulders and with knotted fringe on left shoulder. The below the elbow length sleeves are also decoratedwith lace. The pleated belt is unattached.The skirt has a wide lace panel in center front, long draped panels on each side with tassels and tiny crochet buttons on each one. These panels are attached to the dress only at the top and bottom to hang loosely. More wide lace is seen in back with wide fringe near hemline. Another wide lace panel on left side bodice extends to waist in back. Stayed cami type bodice has cream cotton and silk lining. Net and cotton skirt lining. Label: "Gannon Martin Philadelphia". Small weights at hemline. Bust 38", waist, 27 1/2", 16" across shoulders, 60" long. Very good and wearable condition. A few tiny pics on satin skirt and a mended area on chiffon on left shoulder. Side view Back view Front detail Skirt detail Order# dr1562 $595.00
	Black Victorian cape, vey flared, almost a full circle. Fancy jet beading trim on both lower sides, front and back Silk striped pinkish color lining. Vey good condition. A couple of inches just below right side of collar needs minor mending. . Back view Inside view Order# cape1553 $75.00
	Delectable lavender silk Edwardian gown is trained and loaded with elegance and detail. Very elaborate with accordian pleated beige silk, lace and multiple decorative bows. High neck, pidgeon front bodice, 3//4 sleeves with 4 bows at yoke and 4 additional ones at waist and above on the waistband. Two bows on each sleeve with two flounces of accordian pleated silk. Six bows on lower area of skirt. Lace at hemline. Fully gathered back. The separate cream silk petticoat also in very good condition. Includes are: extra sleeves, fingerless lace gloves and the silk petticoat. 34" bust, 26" waist,13" across shoulders. Side view Back view Detail front Sleeve detail Petticoat detail Accessories Order# dr1331 $895.00
	Early 1900's one pc. dress of unusual design reminiscent of an earlier era. It is cream color, has various designs of soft knit lace, slight pouter pidgeon bodice, short sleeves and pink and green embroidery on the bodice and lower skirt area. The pouffy overskirt appearance is attached. Wide lace prevails over the dress. Very good condition. 31" bust, 24" waist, 12" across shoulders and 53" long. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Order# dr1285 $395.00
	Edwardian tea dress is fine handkerchief linen in the palest pink color. This dress is exquisite! Heavily textured embroidery embellishment. The bodice has faux collar front and back, 3/4 length sleeves covered with pin tucks and lace edged. Floral embroidery front and back and hidden m-o-p buttons in front, hidden beneath a panel of embroidery. There is a peplum below waistline. The A line skirt is also very ornate with additional textured embroidery. excellent condition. I noticed only one pin hole on skirt in front and 2 very tiny lt. spots,these don't detract from the beauty of this dress. Up to 40" bust, 25" waist, 15" across shoulders and 54" long. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Order# dr1209 $450.00
	Elegant black patterned silk walking skirt is heavily beaded with 2 large appliques' of jet beads on white silk. These appliques are 18" long x 5" at widest area each. The attaached silk pleated belt has large bow on left side.Very full at bottom for walking. Elegant and well made. Very good condition. 26" waist, 41" front length and 45" back length. Skirt detail Back view Back skirt detail Order# dr1089 (skirt) $245.00 Jet beaded on faille garniture has high neck. Beads dangle all around, very few missing. Intricate beading on both sides to waistline. A white thread has been strung thru the bottom of the beads, I don't see its purpose and could probably be removed if desired. The lining has some splits. Front view Order# dr1089-2 $150.00
	This soft linen dress has fine intricate details of cutwork and inserts of lace seen scattered over the dress. The bustline is gathered on both sides of a center panel of tiny cutwork floral motifs. The lace and cutwork is repeated on and almost covers the long sleeves and slightly longer waistline. Eight beautiful and ornate m o p buttons in back. Fine workmanship and excellent condition. 38/B, 26/W, 15" across shoulders and 51" in length. Side view Back view Detail view Order# dr663 $350.00
	Exquisite 1904 cream silk wedding gown is dripping with lace, silk tassels and rushing! The high neck and yoke has ornate french lace, 2 rows of fancy rushing separated with beige velvet ribbon and this is repeated on the back of bodice. Full gathered pouter pidgeon style bodice and the incredible sleeves typical of the period, narrow at shoulders, very full below elbows and wide lace cuffs And 10 silk tassels adorn this gown! Two on each cuff. Long beige ribbon cascades from the shoulders with 4" tasels on the edges of the ribbon and two more 2" tassels hang from back of high neck. The skirt repeats the ruching and gathers with five rows from waist to hips and another at calf length. The bodice is lined with silk organza , which is in very good condition, but the neck lining has some splits, The skirt lining is the same as the bodice to hipline, below hipline is unlined. This gown has a lot of hand stitching. The original petticoat is included, although it is fragile, probably could be worn, but it is not in very good condition. It has 12" accordian pleats and 2" of lace underneath the pleats. The 2-pc gown is in excellent condition. Measurements: 34" bust, 24" waist, 15" across shoulders. The bodice is 18" long in front from shoulders and 17" in back. The skirt is 44" long in front and 60" including the train in back. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Order# dr966 $1050.00
	1914-15 era white voile with white pin stripe tea gown. V-neck insert in bertha type collar edged with intricate lace. The sleeves are 3/4 length. The skirt is softly gathered and two wide tucks below hips. Hook and eye closures from collar insert to waist and extends to left side, then opens to hipline. The loosely fitting bodice up to 45" and up to 30" waist. The length from shoulder to waist is 17", total length of dress is 62" from shoulder. Would best fit a tall person . The measurement across shoulders is 16 1/2" . A very attractive and wearable dress. The stripe design has a silvery appearance in light. Appears to be in excellent condition, no stains or holes that I noticed. Side view Back view Detail view With hat Order# gown493 $425.00
	1914 era chiffon dress of the palest beige, almost a pale lavender appearance. Long sleeves, low neckline, unusual treatment of ecru lace and lots of tiny white beadwork. Almost 1/2 of the skirt is beaded, also on the bodice. Fine workmanship and detail. Would be best suitable for decorating and display, possibly worn with care. It has been hand laundered. The dress has some flaws, 4 or 5 pin holes on left sleeve, a one inch mended area in back of skirt below hips, and two 1"x 2" areas of lace below shoulder needs repair. 32/B, 27/W, 13" across shoulders and 51" long. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Order# dr489 $125.00
	c.1840's medium brown silk brocade 2-pc day or visiting dress is in exceptionally good condition for a dress of this age. Lots of bodice detail, shirred shoulders and short oversleeves fit loosely over the long and more fitted sleeves. One tuck down center back of bodice. The bodice has off white cotton lining. All hooks and eye closures are intact. There is slight fading on the right sleeve below elbow, hardly noticeable on the irridescent silk fabric. Slight stain and very little wear under arms.Hand sewing. Tagged: Brooklyn Museum, Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY "Boston 1840's bodice and skirt, brown figured silk" Size: 33/B, 24/W, Bodice length, 18", skirt length, 39". Back view Side view Detail view Tag 1 Tag 2 Order# dr402 $575.00