19th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

In a Blue Silk Moire, a rare House of Worth circa 1875 Gown. Jacket Bodice: waist 20", length 21 (front), length 26" (back). Skirt: waist 25", length 42.5" (front), length 45" (back). Note: The gown is being offered without the train (bustle) that would have attached to the skirt. Includes a Bonnet (hat), French in matching blue silk c.1875. Possibly by Madame Virot. Gown and hat purchased together. Labeled Petersham 'C. Worth Paris...

Circa 1820-1825 England or Europe Interesting summer dress in cotton muslin embroidered with wool circa 1820/1825 from the late Regency period in England. It is reminiscent of the w...

Circa 1855 France French Day dress with bodice and round crinoline skirt in changing and noising taffeta dating from the beginning of the Second Fre...

Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe Beautiful summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinolin...

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

This incredible antique Edwardian dress was made in the early 19th century, and it is a stunning, museum-worthy (and museum quality) work of art. These Victorian/Edwardian era dresses are commonly mis-referred to as tea dresses or tea gowns, but they were actually known as "lingerie dresses." The details on this dress are breathtaking, and to think most of them were done by hand is really astounding. The sleeves and upper bodice are comprised of Val lace embroidered panels— the embroidery throughout this dress is so substantial, and has a lot of volume and dimension to it, making it unique among most Edwardian lawn dresses...

Circa 1815-1820 France or Provence Rare summer cotton Embroidered Cotton voile dress with cotton thread vermilion dating from the French Première Restauration. Wide balloon sleeves ...

Hand woven violet silk dress with gold braid appliqué decoration on hem and sleeve cuffs. Fully lined in cotton and fine linen. Length of sleeve 20.5", shoulder to shoulder lenghth ...

Circa 1870/1875 France. Day dress with princess, two-part bodice and skirt on a bustle cage. Sky-blue taffeta decorated with starched cream gauze called tarlatane, finely wrinkled and crenellated à la grecque. Boned bodice with long basque closing in front by matching curved buttons. Long skirt with train adorned with the same furbelows. Volume of the bouillonné skirt in pouf projected at the back that can be raised by a system of brass rings and cotton cords. Exhibit in "Falbalas, Portraits et Mode au féminin 1850 - 1930" (Falbalas, Portraits and Fashion Female 1850 - 1930) at the Museum of Art of the City of Toulon in 2017. There a brown stain under the pocket, really hard to notice. A yellowish spot on the skirt at the bottom right, only defect. Otherwise clean dress and very good structure of silk and cotton. Good condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent French Size 36 Front height 139 cm Back height 209 cm Shoulders 36 cm Collar 5 cm Sleeve 50 cm Chest 82 cm Waist 61 cm Hips 118 cm Circumference of the skirt 355 cm Facing the drawbacks of long trains of the late Second Empire, revive the principle of à la polonaise...

Circa 1890 United States Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for circus, sport (?) or simply American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and grey woolen cheesecloth. Dress in two parts, sleeveless bodice, boat neckline, buttoning in front and cream cotton lining. Plastron bouillonné and pleated falbalas with piping work and buttoned patch pockets in a two-colour process. The skirt has four rows of pleated ruffles and a waistband with pleats in the back for a small pouff. Clasps in the back, side slit pocket and cream glazed chintz...

Gorgeous vintage BOB MACKIE black and pink beaded French lace evening gown! Features a light pink taffeta underlay. Black French lace covers the pink, and a semi sheer black chiffon ...

Edwardian Black Silk Chiffon Kimono Sleeve Blouse With Asian Floral Pattern, Metallic Lace & Beaded Tassels

Edwardian Linen & Cotton Embroidered Tulle Dress With Blue Hand Flowers

Circa 1870 France A child's dress, for a boy (?) around 10 years old (?), reused from older silks dating from the 19th century. The base is a yellow-green edged taffeta with a small ...

Circa 1860 Europe Beautiful dress with crinoline walk or indoor printed bunting bayadère dating from the French Second Empire. Fine print on roll or Alsatian from English wool (?) ...

Deep royal blue portrait V neck fit flare, high low gown. Cinched at the waist with self bow belt In matching French Brocade with shimmering blue lurex f...

Chanel Boutique vintage halter dress adorned with braided trim throughout. It is in excellent condition. Color is beautiful blend of black and white.

Black Rayon Crochet & Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Tassels