Bobby Dene's Vintage Clothes-Wedding dresses, Gowns

1930's silvery satin wedding gown, very form fitting bias cut.
Short, full lace sleeves with satin trim, neckline has small weight to form folds A small size,
31" bust, 23" waist, 25" just below bust, 34" hips, 12" across shoulders.
53" front length and an amazing 90" length in back including the extra long train.
10 covered buttons in back, 2 missing at the top. Very good condition. Strong, shimmery satin.

1904 silk wedding gown has "pouter pidgeon" styling. The 2-pc gown is vanilla color,
has high neck of lace and faux pearls. The long sleeves are very full , the floaty lower sleeves drape
in points to cover the hands.The skirt has vertical pintucks down the front and multiple rows
of horizontal tucks on the lower area of the skirt.The back of bodice fastens at waist with
two large clusters of crystal and faux pearl beading. A very interesting and unusual focal point of
this gown is the accordian pleating that extends from center back of waist to hemline.
Eleven stays in lined bodice. The lining has some splits at underarm areas. The silk bodice has
2 small tears under back of neck, one very small tear under neck at front.
The sleeves have several pin holes, but they are not noticeable due to the full sleeves.
The skirt has 3 small tears where h/e closures originally were and a tear on left side of skirt.
This elegant gown is wearable,but needs some minor repairs.36' bust, 22" waist,
12" across shoulders, 41" long in front and 55" long in back, including the magnificent train.

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.

Ivory wedding gown, early 1900's, is a shimmery silk fabric and is immaculate,
doesn't show any signs of wear. The bodice is entirely of tucks and wide lace inserts,
3/4 sleeves with ruffled flounces that are also seen on the yoke.
The silk skirt has 2 rows of ruffle flounces at hemline. To add to the elegance of this gown,
large areas of lace on the back of skirt and smaller appliques on each side.
The bodice is cottton lining and is stayed. The skirt is cotton lined with lace edging.
Excellent condition. 33 bust, 24 waist, 40" front length , 46" back length.

Early 1900's elegance is this silk and lace wedding gown! The bodice yoke is extremely
ornate with alternating vertical insertions of ruching and lace,also on shoulders and back of
bodice.Beneath the yoke, a row of narrow ruching and a silk ruffle,then 5" wide intricate
gathered lace extends below the bustline. The long sleeves have 3 rows of ruching below
shoulders and on sleeve cuffs. The sleeves are full below elbows. There are six groups of
triple pleats surrounding the skirt and 4" wide ruching and 3 rows of horizontal tucks
at the lower area. The unattached belt has rosette and streamers in back.
The condition is very good, with only a few flaws: A tiny stain on left sleeve,
a 1" tear under left arm that needs repair and the belt has a 1" small mended area in back
and a small stain in front. Measurements: 38" bust, 26" waist, 14" across shoulders,
41" front length and 48" back length.

	The beauty, gracefulness and style of this gown is outstanding. The fabric is a combination of cream silk satin, faille, lace and multiple small tassels. The bodice has satin in the center, and faille on the sides and back. The yoke and cuffs on the elbow length sleeves are lace that has been replaced. Eight satin covered buttons in front and h/e closures on the lace.The lower area of the back of the bodice has several criss-cross satin designs just below the faille on the softly rounded back just above the hipline. The highly detailed skirt has asymmetrical satin just below the bodice that appears to be part of the bodice, but is actually on the skirt just below the waistband. This satin has rows of tiny tassels that continues down the sides of the skirt and goes down to the back to form a pleat with tassels in back. The tassels drape over the faille in front and skim the top of multiple fan pleated satin that is 16" wide and 31" long that graces the center of the skirt. The fan pleats are surrounded on each side with full tiered ruffles that go from sides to back and end beneath the satin fringe on the sides. This graces the upper area of the most elegant and long train (77" from waist). There is a long panel from waist to end of train with pleats on both sides in various widths. The end of the train is slightly rounded. This detailed and lovely gown is in very good and wearable condition with very few issues the lace yoke has 2-3 tiny holes, not very noticeable. The lace yoke has been replaced. A light stain and tiny hole below the last button on the bodice. Minor issues under arms, as pictured, the lining in very good condition. Measurements: 34" bust, 27" waist, 13" across shoulders, but lace is drop shoulder. The bodice is 19" long. The skirt front is 41" and the back length 77" Top detail Top detail2 Side detail Back view Back view2 Back view3 Train detail Order# gown3441 $995.00
	1940's cream satin wedding gown has a shiny silvery glow. Tiny faux pearl trim around neckline. Wide fitted waistband, long sleeves are pointed at cuffs. Zips on left side. Overall, very good condition, light soil near hemline, mostly underneath. The satin fabric is gorgeous Extremely long train. 34" bust, 25" waist, 13 1/2" across shoulders, 59" front length, 105" back length with train. Another view Another view2 Detail view Detail view2 Order# wd3199 $295.00
	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" Detail view Side view Back view Order# sc3450 $165.00
	Ivory silk satin wedding shoes, satin and glove leather interior, leather soles. Probably worn once. Ornate and unusual silk satin bows and gold tone buckles over lace. Very good condition. A brown age stain near the edge of sole and two tiny ones under bow as seen in photo. 9 1/2" long, 4 1/4" across widest area on top and 2 1/4" widest area on sole. Very nice shoes. Detail view Side view Side view2 Order# sh3431 $215.00
	Beautiful 1920's wedding cap and veil in excellent condition. The cream tulle has ruched cream ribbon around cap and a ribbon rosette on each side. Cream satin stitching down both sides of the net and around the bottom edges. Very nice. Side view Back view Back detail Order# wv3364 $175.00
	Edwardian ecru lace bridal head piece on a wire frame. Lace is excellent. Side view Order# ht3255 $95.00
	Exquisite cream lace wedding gown, 1960's-70's , in the 1920's style. Flowing butterfly sleeves, high neck and faux pearls that embellish neck, yoke, and hang loosely from bust to center of waist. Additional pearls decorate a large applique' attached to swags of the lace fabric at each side of hips. Full gathers flow from the center of the swags to hemline. Eight pearl buttons and a zipper closures in back. The cream satin lining gives the lace a shimmer glow. 35" bust, 30" waist, 38" hips.A lovely gown in excellent condition. Detail view Detail 2 Detail 3 Back view Back detail Order# wd3267 $325.00 SOLD
	Exquisite 1920's cream wedding veil w/faux pearl trim and a tassel at the edge of net. Incredibly soft net veil, Very good condition. A few tiny holes at the point at the end of veil just above the tassel, doesn't detract. Detail view Side view Back view Order# v3256 $120.00 SOLD
	Bridal hat, cream net over white lattice design. The cream net is extravagently embellished with white beadwork and a cream satin ribbon around crown. A floppy hat look, very attractive and in great condition. The edges of the wide brim are also edged with beadwork all around. 21" crown, 7" wide brim, 65" brim circumference. Back view Top view Inside view Order# ht3260 $195.00 SOLD
	Bridal tiara headpiece c.1920's ,covered with white and cream color faux pearls with wax flowers on both ends. Very good condition. Edges slightly curled up on sides near the center. Probably needs steaming. Very lovely. All faux pearls appear to be intact. Side view Order# hb2028 $98.00
	Elegant soft, silky chiffon? fabric . This lovely wedding gown has scooped and swagged neckline, 2 faux pearl ornaments. The waist is fitted, then another draped effect between waist and upper hip line. It is swagged upward in the center and held with another pearl ornament. Two pearl ornaments in front and one on each shoulder. The draped effect in back creates a deep V shape with 2 additional ornaments This swagged effect below waist continues to the back and forms a large bow at center back. Multiple fabric covered buttons and loops from the low back and extend to the bow. The lining is cream color rayon. Very good condition. By searching closely, I noticed 2 pin holes in the enormous skirt, not very noticeable and don't detract due to the very full skirt. 35" bust, 28" waist, 54" front length and back length 120" which includes the very long train. Upper detail Lower detail Side view Back view Another back view Back detail Order# wd3195 $375.00
	Cream silk elaborate 1890's wedding gown in excellent condition. High neck, bodice imitates a jacket with chiffon over satin in the center. Heavily textured ecru appliques' embellish the shoulders, front and back of jacket, sleeves and cuffs and lower skirt on front and sides. Hooks and eyes on left side and skirt hooks to bodice in back. The stayed bodice has cotton lining and 9 stays. Satin lining under chiffon center and satin underarm shields and satin seamed bodice. The skirt front has cotton lining and the back and train has satin with 2 rows of satin ruffles.The bust, 33", bodice waist, 25" and 12" across shoulders. The bodice is 18" long in front and 14" in back with 2 3/4" longer to go in skirt. The skirt waist is 26" and the front length is 39", back including the long train is 65" I didn't detect any flaws other than light underarm stain and a tiny light tan age stain on the skirt, back left, and a pin point one in front. You have to search for this, not easily seen. No splits or tears. A well preserved and extremely lovely gown! Front detail More detail Skirt detail Side view Side detail Back view Back detail Train detail Lining Order# gown2104 $1150.00 SOLD
	1930's silvery satin wedding gown, very form fitting bias cut. Short, full lace sleeves with satin trim, neckline has small weight to form folds A small size, 31" bust, 23" waist, 25" just below bust, 34" hips, 12" across shoulders. 53" front length and an amazing 90" length in back including the extra long train. 10 covered buttons in back, 2 missing at the top. Very good condition. Strong, shimmery satin. Side view Back view Detail view Order# wd1201 $425.00
	1930's glamorous cream satin wedding gown embellished with a deep V wide lace inset yoke, also in back. The lace flows down the long sleeves and trims the cuffs. A wrist loop is attached on the train to hold it up.Snap closures are on the left side and on back of neck.A satin belt is original to the gown. This elegant satin gown is in very good condition with the exception of stains on the lower area of the train (shown in picture close-up) The stain near the hem is the most visible and the lighter one blends in more with the luminescent look of the fabric. Some of the train could be shortened or lace overlayed. 36" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 14' across shoulders in back , 56" long in front and 70" long in back. Side view Back view Detail view Detail w/belt Stain Order# wd1435 $375.00
	1904 silk wedding gown has "pouter pidgeon" styling. The 2-pc gown is vanilla color, has high neck of lace and faux pearls. The long sleeves are very full , the floaty lower sleeves drape in points to cover the hands.The skirt has vertical pintucks down the front and multiple rows of horizontal tucks on the lower area of the skirt.The back of bodice fastens at waist with two large clusters of crystal and faux pearl beading. A very interesting and unusual focal point of this gown is the accordian pleating that extends from center back of waist to hemline. Eleven stays in lined bodice. The lining has some splits at underarm areas. The silk bodice has 2 small tears under back of neck, one very small tear under neck at front. The sleeves have several pin holes, but they are not noticeable due to the full sleeves. The skirt has 3 small tears where h/e closures originally were and a tear on left side of skirt. This elegant gown is wearable,but needs some minor repairs.36' bust, 22" waist, 12" across shoulders, 41" long in front and 55" long in back, including the magnificent train. Side view Side detail Front detail More detail Order# gown1066 $495.00
	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
	Ivory wedding gown, early 1900's, is a shimmery silk fabric and is immaculate, doesn't show any signs of wear. The bodice is entirely of tucks and wide lace inserts, 3/4 sleeves with ruffled flounces that are also seen on the yoke. The silk skirt has 2 rows of ruffle flounces at hemline. To add to the elegance of this gown, large areas of lace on the back of skirt and smaller appliques on each side. The bodice is cottton lining and is stayed. The skirt is cotton lined with lace edging. Excellent condition. 33 bust, 24 waist, 40" front length , 46" back length. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Order# dr1077 $595.00
	Early 1900's elegance is this silk and lace wedding gown! The bodice yoke is extremely ornate with alternating vertical insertions of ruching and lace,also on shoulders and back of bodice.Beneath the yoke, a row of narrow ruching and a silk ruffle,then 5" wide intricate gathered lace extends below the bustline. The long sleeves have 3 rows of ruching below shoulders and on sleeve cuffs. The sleeves are full below elbows. There are six groups of triple pleats surrounding the skirt and 4" wide ruching and 3 rows of horizontal tucks at the lower area. The unattached belt has rosette and streamers in back. The condition is very good, with only a few flaws: A tiny stain on left sleeve, a 1" tear under left arm that needs repair and the belt has a 1" small mended area in back and a small stain in front. Measurements: 38" bust, 26" waist, 14" across shoulders, 41" front length and 48" back length. Side view Back view Detail view Order# dr1011 $725.00
	Victorian silk wedding gown,embelished with french lace at yoke, high neck and on sleeves and shoulders. The narrow silk tie attached at back waistline can be adjusted to waist size. Vertical and horizontal tucks compromise most of the bodice, sleeves and most of the skirt. A silk bow decorates the sleeves. The softly gathered skirt has ribbon ruching edging above the tucks. Very good condition. I noticed only 2 tiny holes and they are on bottom area of the bodice and don't show when gathered at waist or tucked into skirt. No shattering of the silk. This is a lovely gown, very strong and wearable fabric. That is not discoloration on the fabric. 42" bust and waist with ribbon to adjust to size. Bodice length is 18" in front and 16" in back. Skirt waist is 23". Skirt length is 39" Back view Detail front More detail Order# dr930 $595.00
	Cream silk wedding gown, high neck, lace yoke, 3/4 sleeves with 4 tucks and lace. Tucks under yoke for fullness. Separate cummerbun belt, vertical pleats around waist and 3 tucks at hemline. Matching original long silk gloves and silk handkerchief that is 18" x 19". Measurements: 40" bust, 40" around waist(to be adjusted with cummerbun) 24" skirt waist. Bodice is 20" long in front and 17" long below neck in back. Skirt length is 38". The condition is very good. A tiny lt. brown stain on yoke at left shoulder. Side view Detail 1 Accessories Order# dr902 $385.00
	1880's light ecru wedding gown. The fabric is wool, silk and lots of lace. The crochet buttons down front of the bodice are all there. It is decorated with lace around the neck and down front around the buttons, also lace cuffs on the long sleeves. Three wide horizontal panels of lace cover the front of skirt, bordered on each side with silk pleats. In the center back is the light weight challis wool bustle. The pointed back of the bodice fits over the bustle. The bottom edge of the skirt has accordian pleated dust ruffle. The lining is cream color cotton in good condition. This lovely gown remains in good and strong condition. It has light soiling and a few areas of moth holes and stains. 31Bust, 25 Waist, 12" across shoulders. Side view Back view Detail view (Description updated) Order# gown632 $295.00 RESERVED
	Exquisite 1970's Wedding Dress of pearl white taffeta with lace over short sleeves, waist and border on skirt. The skirt is even length all around, but the unique beauty is the two long 53" panels, 23" wide that flow from the 2 poufs just below the back waist. It buttons for 21" down back with self-fabric buttons (all there). The border around skirt and back panels are ornately decorated with tiny pearls and crystal beadsover lace, the beadwork is in a "lattice" effect. The border of lace on front of skirt is11". The dress is lined with crinoline for body and fullness.. 34 bust, 26 waist, 14" between shoulders in back. skirt length is 39" and length from shoulder to hem is 54 & 1/2 in front. The dress is in excellent condition, however there are 3 or 4 very small spots near the bottom of one of the long panels in a place that is not noticeable and probably would come out. Label reads "Priscilla of Boston" Skirt view Close up Order# wd10 $695.00
	Cream silk taffeta wedding gown has low cut sweetheart necklinewith inset of beaded lace that is also seen on the low scooped back. The waist hugging top contrasts to the very full double pleated skirt which has stiff backing and two layers of net for volume. The long fitted sleeves have six covered buttons on each pointed wrist . The gown fastens in back with 28 covered buttons. The small size gown (32/b,27 below bust and 22 1/2" waist) would not fasten on the dress form.The front length from shoulders is 57" and back length, including train is 72". This elegant gown is in very good condition. There are two very small and light stains on right sleeve and a tiny stain near the bottom of the train. These are hardly noticeable. Side view Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Order# dr368 $595.00
	c.1904 Wedding gown of soft, flowing cream silk. The "pouter pidgeon" bodice has high neck encrusted with pearl embellishment. The fancy sleeve treatment falls into 4 long points below elbow. This gown is made almost entirely of tucks with a unique center backof skirt of accordian pleats that continue to the end of the train. The silk satin lining is in very good condition. Very few flaws on this gown-several tiny holes on left sleeve at elbow that aren't very noticeable due to the fullness of the sleeve. Some minor repair needed at back opening where pulled by hook and eye fasteners. A very elegant gown, but is small size. Bodice waist is 23", skirt waist is 24", 14" across back shoulders. 42" length of skirt in front and 55" in back, including train. Side view Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Detail 4 Detail 5 Order# dr364 $750.00
	Antique white silk wedding dress, era 1915-18, long sleeves, v-neck edged with lace, a cummerbun type waist band that comes to a point in front, a gathered 10" "pouf" on the sides and back that is caught up with velvet ribbon that ends in a bow on both front sides, this "pouf" is also inset in the center part of sleeves. A velvet ribbon also decorates the left shoulder. The sleeves have long fitted cuffs with 7 covered buttons. 6 covered buttons inback snap underneath, back opening is 19" Bust measures 37", waist 27", sleeves 2l" long. Length , shoulder to hem is 45". There is one tiny very light spot on sleeve, not noticeable, the 1 & 1/2" lace trim needs some repair or replace. The bodice and "pouf" are lined. Back view Detail back Order# wd12pouf $295.00
	The fabric and the fitted princess style is the beauty of this wedding dress - antique white satin with flower baskets and ribbon design . It has sweetheart neckline and long pointed sleeves, 5 covered buttons on each sleeve and a zipper side closure. "Hand finished" It is a small size, 15" across front bustline and l2" across back, 11 & 1/4 between back shoulders, waist 25" , sleeves 22" and from shoulder to hem in front is 50" , back, including wide train 80" . There are some light stains that should come out with cleaning , otherwise v. good cond. Back view Closer view Order# wd13bask $375.00