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Circa 1912-1920 Embroidered Vintage Gown

The embroidery work on this vintage gown is beautiful. The gown is one piece, with a net underlining with side snap closure. The gown has a "V" neckline which is net with a black net overlay. The neckline has a cream and black neck ruffle (ruffle has worn away in some areas). The sleeves are 3/4 length and are black net with a cream net underlining to mid arm. The edge of the sleeves have a black ruffle. The beauty of the gown is the embroidered overblouse with is done in orange, blue, brown and gray. The center of the overblouse has a goldtone material insert. On each side of the insert there is an iridescent lavender edging. This overblouse begins at the back of the shoulders and outlines the entire front. The overblouse has snap closure which attaches to the underlining. The bottom corners of the overblouse is weighted with round disks sewn inside the blouse. The waistline has a wide inside band with hook/eye closure (hook/eyes need to be replaced as they are rusty). The band has a sewn tag which reads, "E. A. Radford, Cleveland, O.). The skirt is black and fairly straight. It is gathered at each side to give it the look of panniers. One side has a black decorative applique with long tassels. The skirt has a side slit which begins at the applique and continues to the hemline. The back of the waistband is has a decorative insert with lavendar braided material insert. From the applique hangs a black panel with is accented with long fringe and beads (some of the fringe is worn away and some is fragile). This vintage gown shows some wear on the net underlining, but is still very wearable. There is no shattering. The hemline looks like it has been taken out and either lengthened or shortened, but not noticeable due to the dark color. Measurements: bustline=34"; waistline=23"; length (shoulders to hemline)=53 1/2".

Front Bodice View
Close-Up Front Neckline
Neckline Damage View
Close-Up Embroidery
Side View
Side/Sleeve Bodice View
Side Skirt View
Back View
Back Bodice View
Back Skirt View
Back Waistline View
Close-Up Back Fringe

PRICE: $395.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC276

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LARGER SIZE!
Circa 1900's Tan Linen Walking Suit

The perfect vintage walking suit for the Spring and Summer. This lightweight tan linen walking suit features a longer jacket with a four button front closure. The buttons are over 1" in diameter and have a wood graining; however they are a plastic of some sort. The jacket has a lapel collar and long sleeves. Each sleeve is accented with two smaller buttons which match the front. The jacket has two seams in the front - one on each side of the front closure. The back of the jacket has a center vent and three seams. The jacket is approximately thigh length. The matching 9 gore skirt has a center back hook/eye and snap closure (both are new). It is floor length with a set in waistband. Neither the skirt nor jacket are lined. The walking suit is in very good condition and wearable. It does have a few very small, light stains scattered here and there, which I think will come out without a problem - it has not been cleaned. This vintage suit is a very wearable size, measuring: bustline=34"-35"; shoulder to shoulder=13"; jacket length (shoulder to hemline)=29"; waistline=27"; skirt length=38".

Front Jacket View
Front Collar View
Side View
Side Jacket View
Back View
Back Jacket View

PRICE: $475.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC425

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1900's Vintage Blue Velvet Walking Suit

Wonderful navy blue velvet vintage walking suit from the early 1900's. The walking suit consists of a heavily decorated jacket and floor length skirt. The jacket has a shawl collar and center front two hook/eye closure; however there are two buttons which give the appearance of a button closure. The buttons are covered with matching velvet. The collar is decorated with a colorful trim. The trim is edged in goldtone with alternating tiny blue, green and rust embroidered circles. The front of the jacket is cut higher than the back. It gradually lengthens as it reaches the side seams. There are two vertical pleats on each shoulder. The outer one is decorated with black passementerie trim. The jacket is constructed with a side panel with is top stitched and rounds at the waistline to the back belt. The sleeves are long and straight and end in a turned up cuff. This cuff is also decorated with the embroidered trim. The back of the sleeve is decorated with a vertical piece of passementerie trim which scrolls and is accented with a button approximately mid-arm. There is also some diagnal pleating in the sleeve. The back of the jacket is incredible! Please be sure to see the close-up photos of the back of the jacket. The center back of the jacket, as well as the shoulder pleats have vertical passementerie trim There is also an attached belt which is held in place with two buttons. Six buttons also decorate the lower center back. The jacket is lined; however the lining is totally shattered and needs to be removed and relined. The original label is still attached, which reads, "Thresher Bros., Boston, New York, Philadelphia". The matching skirt is gored with a fairly straight cut. It is unlined and has a back hook/eye closure. The waistband is faced with a narrow piece of material. The bottom portion of the skirt has two horizontal bands which encircle the skirt. Each band is accented with a button. The hemline of the skirt is lined with heavier navy blue cotton material. The walking suit is in good condition outside of the lining. There are a few stains as the suit has not been cleaned. These are not noticeable because of the dark color. After relining, this would be a very wearable walking suit - the material is sturdy. Measurements: bustline=33"; waistline=23"; hips=35"; skirt length=40 1/2".

Front Jacket View
Close-Up Neckline
Side View
Side Jacket View
Side Sleeve View
Back View
Back Jacket View
Close-Up Back Detail
Close-Up Back Bottom Jacket
Skirt View
Close-Up Skirt Detail

PRICE: $475.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC465

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Vintage Teen's Gown W/Gold Metalic Design

This vintage gown is made of fine silk georgette with gold thread design work over and under the front of the bodice, along the sides of the skirt and the back of the bodice. Stunning! The neckline is dropped, forming a wide "V". The piece is lined with beige silk which shows through the front and back of the bodice area and a portion of the front of the front of the gown. Repair have been made to the beige underlining at the left shoulder: some holes remain, however, the piece has been strengthened to prevent the main problem area from getting any worse. The gown has a gathered satin sash which fastens at the back with a bow. The sleeves are long and graceful and give this great gown the classic look of the mid to late teens. Closure is by hooks and eyes fastening the underlay of beige and design work along the front. This is a very handsome vintage gown in good condition. Wearable with some care. Measurements: bust=38", waist=29"-30", shoulders=16", waist to hemline length=37 1/2", sleeve length=24".

Front Bodice View
Side/Sleeve View
Side/Sleeve Bodice View
Sleeve View
Close-Up Goldtone Design
Back Bodice View
Close-Up Back Shoulder View
Close-Up Back Belt View
Back View
Goldtone Skirt Design

PRICE: $325.00
ITEM NUMBER: DMC092

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LARGER SIZE!
Circa 1920/1930's Vintage Black Dress

This vintage black dress is made of a light weight taffeta type material. It has a "V" neckline and is sleeveless. The bodice is simple and falls straight to the drop waistline. The drop waist begins with a small piping, followed by about 1" of gathering. The skirt is full and consists of two layers. The top layer comes to above the knee in the front and gradually drops in the back. The bottom layer falls below the knee and is almost floor length in the back. The dress has a side snap closure which begins at the armhole and continues through the waistline. The upper portion of the underskirt is done in black net to give the skirt some body. A large red bow accents the waistline on one side (the bow has faded in areas and is splitting in a few places - I would recommend replacing it with a new one). This vintage dress is in very good condition, except for the bow, and is wearable. The dress measures: bustline=36"; waistline=32"; hips=36".

Front Bodice View
Front Skirt View
Side View
Side Bodice View
Bow Close-Up
Side Skirt View
Back View
Back Bodice View

PRICE: $135.00
ITEM NUMBER: DTC008

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Vintage 1922 Lavender Beaded Gown

This beautiful vintage beaded gown dates to 1922 and is just breathtaking! The gown is lavender in color and is literally covered with frosted beads and crystals. Unfortunately, my photos cannot do the gown and beading justice. The evening gown is made of lavender chiffon and has a foundation of goldtone lame and white silk. The gown is floor length and has a straight neckline in the front and a rounded neckline in the back. The goldtone lame foundation begins right above the bustline, leaving the top portion of the bodice sheer chiffon. The gown is sleeveless with deep cut armholes, allowing the lame foundation to show. Beaded fringe outlines the entire armhole. The gown has a drop waistline with an attached beaded "belt". The skirt falls straight to the floor with a long panel on each side which is decorated with beaded fringe. The entire gown is heavily beaded. The beading is a combination of large and small frosted beads and crystal beads creating both large and small designs. The gown is well made with an incredible number of snaps and hook/eyes to close the gown. The gown has a white underbodice which has a front hook/eye closure. Next comes the gold lame foundation. This closes with snaps. The actual dress has snaps along the side, around the waistline and into the skirt. There are also snaps on one shoulder (this shoulder does have damage and needs repair and reinforcing). The gown is in good condition; however the shoulder straps do have damage due to the weight of the gown. The beading is also in good condition. There are some missing beads, but because of the quanity, they are not noticeable. The beading is sturdy and seems to be tight. I would not recommend wearing this gown, due to the weight; however it could be worn with care after repair and reinforcement is completed on the shoulder straps. The color, style and beading combine to create a true collector's item. The gown has approximately a 32" bustline. Again, this vintage gown does need a bit of work, but it is definately worth the effort. Due to the delicate nature of beaded gowns, this gown is not returnable, so please read the description well and ask questions before purchasing.

Bodice Views
Close-Up Front/Lame Views
Side/Shoulder Close-Up Views
Close-Up Skirt Views

PRICE: $850.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC904

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LARGER SIZE (14-16)!
Vintage 1920 Blue Wool Suit

This is a magnificent blue vintage wool suit, the type rarely seen on the vintage market anymore. Loose fitting open jacket, features sewn down pleats on front edge. Collar has grey piping on edge, slit pockets with grey lining showing and 3" slit on bottom of sleeve also showing grey lining, finished with a blue faceted button. Jacket also features braided silk hanging tie starting under collar to hang down front of jacket, finished with silk ball tassel on end. The back of the jacket continues to feature pleats as on the front. The skirt is straight, again with the pleat embellishment down one side. Slit pocket and side closure of hooks and snaps. The jacket is in excellent condition, with lining worn at neck and armhole. Skirt has two small holes in back. Measurements: Bust=44", sleeve=23", neck to hem=29". Skirt waist=32", skirt length=33", hips=40".

Close-Up Skirt Pleating
Close-Up Tassel

PRICE: $325.00
ITEM NUMBER: CMC008

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