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Very ornate tea dress, decorated all over with embroidery florals at yoke in front and back and pin tucks. Elbow length sleeves, wide eyelet inserts and embroidery on center skirt panel. Pintucks circle the skirt below hipline, flowing into more ornate embroidered florals and a scalloped hemline. Outlined with scallops repeated on lace and eyelet inserts and sleeves. Very good and clean condition.
Up to 40" bust, 25" waist, 16" across  shoulders,  12" arm circumference,  53" length.
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Order# dr3642          $395.00


Wonderfully detailed Edwardian dress has lace neck insertions front and back and black passementerie braid in V shape below the lace. Black silk ribbon in a criss  cross design held in place with 6 tiny buttons. The ribbon drapes over the black waist band with rosettes over the belt. The rosettes are also seen on the belt in back. Wide pleats drape over the shoulders and short oversleeves. The top is lined and has 7stays. The long sleeves repeat the trim. The skirt is very fully pleated.  37" bust, 26" waist, 14" across  shuolders, 14" circumference neck, 52" length. This dress of tan cotton is in very good and wearable condition, but due to age and storing, the fabric has slightly darker areas all over, but appears to blend in. It can be seen in the pictures.
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Order# dr3653          $295.00

This Edwardian beauty is a work of art depicting multiple insertions of unique embroidery designs and horizontal and vertical lace.
The designs include bows in some of the lace. The upper area is fully gathered at bustline and the skirt is very wide and full  with lots of volume at lower area displaying tiny horizontal tucks. Button closures in back from neck to hipline. Very good condition.
39" bust, 26" waist, 14 1/2" across shoulders and 55" long.
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Order# dr3643          $450.00

Frothy, cream silk and lace Edwardian gown. The front and back of the bodice covered almost entirely with lace and pin tucks.
The elbow length sleeves are also lace embellished. This gown is lined entirely with silk taffeta that is in great condition.
The bodice has attached satin belt with rosettes in back. The skirt has pin tucks surrounding it and lace insertions and pin tucks on the lower area. The skirt has a short train. Both the rustling silk taffeta lining and the cream silk two piece gown in excellent condition.
I only noticed the tiniest very pale dot on the skirt, not noticeable. This dress is very elegant. Measurements: 32" bust, 25" bodice waist, 14" across shoulders, skirt waist, 22", skirt length in front, 43" and back length, 46"
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Order# dr3557          $850.00

c.1895-96 brown bodice and skirt of light weight wool. The bodice has pointed collar on each side of insert that overlaps shoulders and forms 2 more points in back. The bronze silk insert has the appearance of a blouse. The skirt is gathered all around and has 2 pleats.
The bodice has 8 stays and brown cotton lining in good condition. Hook and eye closures. The bodice has 2 pea sized bites on back of collar. The rust silk insert has a large water stain below high neck on right side  and a lighter stain near shoulder. The skirt has several "bites", but not bad. The bodice has 34" bust, 25" waist,  12" across shoulders, 17" length. The skirt , 28" waist and 34" length.
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Order# dr3547          $135.00

Edwardian lacy tea dress has high neck, lace alternating with handkerchief linen. Embellished all over with vertical lace to hipline, then multiple  horizontal rows of lace on lower area of the skirt. Cutwork designs further decorate this beautiful dress. The ornate sleeves are elbow length. The 22 fabric covered buttons and thread hooks closures in back. 37" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 14" across shoulders and 52" length. This dress is in very good condition, no stains and it had been laundered. Very fancy!  
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Order# dr3556         SOLD

Victorian red wrapper has bustle back and slightly longer in back.The yoke, sleeve cuffs, pocket trim are dark red velvet and have some rubbing. The front is loosely gathered and has original ribbon attached to adjust the waist. The back is fitted from shoulders to bustle. Eight wide pleats in back  to accommodate a bustle.White button closures from just below neckline to just above hip area.
Two pockets in front. The hemline has ruffled trim. 36" bust, 12" across shoulders, 15" sleeve circumference,  53" front length and 57" back length. The condition is good with faded areas and rubbing of the velvet trim. A great example of a bustle wrapper.
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Order# robe3532          $350.00

2-piece black satin late 1890's dress. Bodice has hi neck, tucks down front w/h/e closures. The back of bodice and skirt could accommodate  a small bustle. The skirt has tucks in front, and pleats becoming wider at the lower area for additional fullness. Black cotton lining in good condition. The skirt has some old repairs at waist to re-inforce where several areas were worn loose from waist underneath. It is wearable and good condition overall. Bodice, 35" bust, 28" waist, 12" across shoulders. Skirt , 28" waist, 35 1/2" length. 
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Order# dr3265          $195.00

Fancy brown satin/brown lace 'teens-20's era dress. The bodice has brown lace over the satin that resembles a jacket, open in front. A waist band at the dropped waist separates the fancy top from the show stopper skirt. The brown satin top has shoulder straps beneath the lace. The skirt has long, trailing orange ornaments between a long panel of lace on left front side and another on left back.
An additional lace panel drapes down the right side on the back.  34" bust, 28" waist, 44" long.  Very good condition.
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Order# dr3454          $235.00

Exquisite Edwardian ivory silk chiffon shawl or bridal veil has white morning glory design. A very lovely shawl in very good condition. I noticed a few small scattered holes which aren't noticeable unless you search for them.
Overall, exceptionally nice. 49" X 18"
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Order# sc3450          $165.00

Splendid and difficult to find such elegance in this size Edwardian gown. Up to 40" bustline, 29" waist, 17" across shoulders and 53" length.the creamy chiffon has modest square neckline outlined with heavy passementerie braid that is in a much larger design on the bodice. Almost 1/2 of the overskirt is embellished with the trim. The lining, gossamer sheer silk. Cummerbun belt is attached and has 8 decorative buttons in back. A double pointed split collar in back has a dangling ball. Some of the fabric is worn off on the little balls.
The matching buttons are also seen on the side of the belt next to the snap openings. There are also snaps on the left shoulder and front.The long flowing sleeves have cuffs and open on the back side of the sleeves. Condition: Very good dress with minor issues:
light underarm stain, some repairs right underarm and left arm and back of neck and shoulder of the silk cami type bodice lining.
Skirt lining is very good.
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Order# dr2095          $895.00

Very ornate tea gown, lavish with lace and embroidery, "pidgeon" front, squared neck, fancy elbow length sleeves.Three rows of lace form the waistline. Buttons in back from neck to hips with petite buttons. 24 1/2" waist, drop shoulders, up to 40" bust due to the fullness, length, 58". This lovely dress is in good,clean and wearable condition although there are a series of small holes on the left side of the skirt and a few on the right side below hipline. A few repairs have been made. Actually, the skirt has so much fullness you have to look for them, the skirt has so much fullness, the flaws do not show that much. If perfect, would be much more than $250.00
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Order# dr2292            SOLD


Victorian pellerine of black lace in excellent condition.
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Order# c3051          $325.00    

Edwardian era very ornate tea gown in a great size. Entirely covered in handkerchief linen,multiple mixed fancy laces and pintucks. Tatting around semi-high neck with irish crochet beneath the tatting. So much going for this fancy dress, tiny white balls dangle from the shoulders, attached to 5 vertical lace inserts. Elbow length sleeves all lace and ball fringe repeated. Lower area of skirt all lace and ruffles. Hidden button closures in back to waistline, then h/e at left back to hipline. Beautiful and very good condition.
39" bust, 28" waist, 15" across shoulders and 57 & 1/2" length. A very tiny old mend under arm and a pin hole in bodice.
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Order# dr2008         SOLD


Early 1900 soft handkerchief linen gown.High neck and yoke of lace. Ruched, pouter pidgeon front bodice, elbo length puffy
sleeves edged with pale pink satin ribbon. The skirt has 3 double rows of tiny ruffles and lower skirt has 3 layers of flounces.
This is a one piece gown with a short train. Hook and eye closures in back. Stayed bodice has white cotton lining and
multiple h/e closures in back. Old mend under right arm, some scattered small holes, mostly on ruffles.
I had to search closely for them due to the full volume of the ruffles. Overall very wearable and just beautiful!
A soft, very feminine look. A ruffled petticoat would be great for this dress. Bust measures 35", waist 24 1/2", 12" across shoulders,
56" front length and 60" back length.
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Order# dr1552          $495.00

Edwardian handkerchief linen tea gown has various multiple insertions, tucks, lace, embroidery. V in front with tucks insert,
V in back. The elbow length sleeves repeat the trim. The slightly elevated waistline has textured, raised embroidery.
Wide pleats surround the skirt, Additional fancy horizontal inserts and large floral appliques' at lower area of skirt.
Drop shoulders. Very good condition very nice. 35" bust, 27" waist, 14" across shoulders, 54" long.
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Order# dr1947          $325.00   UNAVAILABLE

Pretty,dainty Edwardian era dress is the softest, silky, transparent handkerchief linen fabric. The inserts of cream ribbon and lace,
high neck, tucks on shoulders in 3 triple rows, tucks repeated in back and on the sleeves above the wrists, at waist and 2 triple rows
on the full skirt. The bust, 35", the elevated waist, higher in back, 24". Shoulder to shoulder in back 13" across and 50" long.
Very good condition, very few minor pin holes, don't detract and not easily seen. Snap closures in back. 
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Order# dr1929          $245.00

Exquisite black, all lace dress or overdress. So unique, slight V neck, short sleeves, bertha type collar and an additional collar
over that, both in battenerg lace that cascades to waist. The skirt is caught up in puffs and gathers and the hemline has wide intricate lace.
Very good condition. 36" bust, 28" waist, 14" across shoulders.
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Order# dr1827          $325.00    SOLD

White organdy Victorian era tea or wedding gown with elegant train. A ruched neckline above a pleated and flared ruffle,
peplum below waistline. Applied lace flowers embellish neck, front and back, also repeated on sleeve cuffs. The wide front panel
of the skirt is covered with the appliques', creating a striking effect. A wide and very full flounced ruffle on lower area of skirt.
Very good condition. This creamy color gown doesn't appear to have been worn. There are no closures in back.
Buttons or h/e need to be added. 36" bust, 26" waist, 12 1/2" across shoulders. The skirt waist is 23 1/2"  and 42" front length,
53" back w/train. Bodice 18" front and 19" back.
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Order# dr1542          $525.00

Lawn dress is a small size, but gorgeous! Lots of detail, high neck, yoke and multiple inserts of lace and tucks adorn this dress.
The 3/4 sleeves also have lace and tucks. The lower area of the skirt has three tiers of full gathered lace edged flounces.
Crochet buttons in back to waistline, then snaps to hipline. This lovely dress is very full from hipline to hem.
Very good and wearable condition, a few mended areas in the back below neck.
32" bust, 24" waist, 12" across shoulders, 53" long 
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Order# dr1641          $295.00   SOLD

Edwardian day dress, soft batiste, cream color backgroud and sprinkled with tiny lavender flowers.
High neck, V shaped yoke of lace with ruffled edge.  The lavender flowers peek through the lace yoke. slight pidgeon bodice,
long sleeves with unusual cuffs of graduated lengths to enhance the hands. wide ruffle flounce at lower area of skirt.
Very good condition, clean. A pretty dress. 36" bust, 24" waist, 12" across shulders, 38" hips, 48" long.
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Order#dr1633          $195.00

Elaborate Edwardian princess style dress has linen, crochet lace and heavily textured soutache, large crochet buttons.
Crochet edges the neckline and insert on bodice. Wide crochet adorns long sleeves from shoulders to pointed wrists.
Floral patterned soutache covers the bodice front and back. Two wide inserts flow down front with 4 large crochet buttons
 in the center below the elevated waistline. Hook/eye closures in back. The skirt has flare in the back. Very good condition.
34" bust, 26" waist, 12" across shoulders and 52" long. "Franklin Simon & Co, Fifth Ave, N.Y" 
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Order # dr1540          $595.00


Elaborate teens era evening gown, very colorful and lovely, even with a few flaws!
Gold boullion type heavy trim with glass beaded dangles, grey with gold tone tips decorate
the shoulders and back.The heavy lace continues to knee length. Centered between the lace are
34 silk satin covered buttons with loops Hook and eye fastners are concealed under the buttons.
The cream satin has amethyst color tulle over the long waist and 3/4 length sleeves with a band
of black velvet., the velvet band also at bottom of waist and 3" on the skirt at the weighted hem.
A corsage of colorful balls on left of waist. The delicate amethyst tulle has some tears.
The skirt has some stains in back and  larger light ones on left side. The cream satin appears to be
in strong , durable condition. It is just the tulle, as shown and the stains. The showpiece gown is
so beautiful it is a pleasure to look at!  38"-40" bust, 33" waist, 14" across shoulders and 56" long.
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Order# dr1422          $325.00

Very elegant 'teens to 20's full length, sleeveless gown. Front and back scooped neckline.
Black satin underdress and over layer of chantilly lace with another layer of tulle ove the lace
on the dropped waist bodice. The chantilly lace is open on both sides as seen in picture.
Bugle beads and sequins on the shoulders and down the ope sides of the tulle on bodice. 
Sequins decorate the waistline , having beads at front waist with a long loop of beads on
right side extending to knee length. The hem of the skirt is weighted.
Label: "Weissfnboa? & Kay Inc. lynx crepe" Very good condition, a few beads migh need to
be re-attached, very wearable. Snaps and h/e on right side. This is a very nice dress.
It has been in my collection for many years.The evening cloche,sold separately, looks great with it.
39' bust,  36" waist, 56" long. 14" across shoulders.
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Order# dr1403         $395.00   

1890's opulent black satin reception or evening 2-pc gown with pink high neck insert
embellished with jet beading. On each side of the pink insert, the jacket has 3" wide jet beading
that extends from shoulder to waist, which is also covered with the beading and two 5" long 
drops from center of waistline. This is very lavish, but the focal point of this gown is the heavily
embellished swags and drops of beadwork on the back of the bodice. 
Please see close-up pictures of the back. It is covered with various designs of the jet. 
The beadwork is in very good condition, I didn't notice any falling off. The long sleeves are 
double puffed and ruched, ending with a single strand of beads on the cuffs. 
The trained skirt is pleated all around , very voluminous at bottom with beading all around 
in swags except for the center panel. Measurements :  Bust 38",  Waist 27",
shoulders 15" across, Bodice back is 16" from below neckline, 
The skirt is 42" in front and 46" in back. The condition is very good, the satin is strong. 
The net on the pink insert is delicate in some areas, but appears stable. The lining is cotton twill.
Label on petersham is "J F Chace, Providence, R.I. 
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Order# dr934           $650.00
Creamy white on white elegantly tailored dress with large heavily
embroidered floral design and open work on front of bodice. The bodice
has an attached bolero effect , 3/4 sleeves with embr. cuffs. the collar
in back also has embr. The floral motif trails down the center of the
skirt , which is gathered in back. Would fit several sizes, it has drop
shoulders and up to 38 Bust and 28 Waist and 50" in length.
Very good condition. 
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Order# dr246           $345.00          SALE  $295.00



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