1876 Victorian Silk Graduation Gown
This magnificent antique Victorian silk bustle gown was made for Harriet Augusta Richardson on the occasion of her graduation from Howe High School in Billerica, MA in 1876. Found in the pocket of the skirt was a scrap of ruffled hombre silk with a note pinned to it that reads, "Some of the trimmings of my mothers wedding dress which was made over for me when I graduated from Howe High School.
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1870's Victorian Dolly Varden Polonaise Dress
This bright and beautiful cotton polonaise dress is made in the Dolly Varden style, of leaf printed cotton and would have been worn by a young Harriet Augusta Richardson of Billerica, MA. Harriet was born in 1862 and graduated from Howe High School in 1876.
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Victorian 1882 Silk Wedding Gown
Harriet Augusta Richardson was born in Billerica, MA in 1862 and was married in 1882, at the age of 20, to Lester Harris. According to the accompanying note, this rich maroon silk dress was her wedding dress. The antique Victorian dress features a fitted cuirass bodice with a shirred front panel and upper sleeves.
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1890s Victorian Day Dress with Matching Mantle
Dating to the mid 1890s this silk and voided velvet day dress features leg-o-mutton sleeves and double breasted front styling. The bodice is has an inset plastron, collar and cuffs of brown velvet sprays on a golden silk background which is set off nicely by the warm, nut brown silk of the bodice and skirt.
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1890s Chantilly Lace Opera Hood
Chantilly lace came into fashion in the late 1850s and early 1860s and continued in popularity through the early 1900s. Made for summer wear, this pelerine or capelet of Chantilly lace features an attached hood for evening wear.
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Post Civil War 1860s Trained Day Dress
A spectacular dress with wonderful detail speaking to the skills of the dressmaker. Elaborate trims on the longer basque bodice and skirt with train would indicate the status of the original wearer.
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1840s Printed Challis Day Dress
Dress styles of the 1840's were meant to emphasize the graceful and feminine features of women. The low, pointed waistline emphasized a thinner waist while organ pleats on the skirt lent a soft, even fullness. Worn over several stiff petticoats a dome like shape would have been achieved.
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Handmade Brussels Rose Point Lace Lappets
A beautiful fall cap of Brussels Rose Point lace has been skillfully made utilizing dense and less dense stitching in the clothwork to create a naturalistic shaded effect in the floral pattern. Fall caps replaced the separate caps and lappets worn in the 18th century and were worn by 19th century lady’s at formal indoor events in the 1870s and 1880s.
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Victorian Plaid Wool Sporting Skirt Circa 1890s
Dating to the late 1890s this plaid wool skirt would have been perfect for the woman who was enjoying a new found freedom in the ability to partake in sports previously reserved for men. Golf, skating and even bicycling were activities that women were beginning to participate in on a great scale as was reflected in clothing designed for more active wear.
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1850s Hand Sewn Cotton Print Dress
A charming dress dating to the 1850s made of light printed cotton that also features a woven windowpane pattern in the background. Set in waistband with cartridge pleating in the back, piping at armscyes and gathered center front of bodice.
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Antique Victorian Silk Day Dress
Glorious blue silk with white dots is combined with rich velvet on this fancy late Victorian gown. The skirt is lavishly trimmed above the hemline with six ruffles, five with knife pleats and one of velvet for contrast.
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1880s Antique Victorian Dolman Mantle
Designed to be worn over the fashionable bustle dresses of the 1870s and 1880s, dolmans were intended for warmth in the out of doors. The main fabric is an aqua silk plush with the chenille being dyed a slightly darker green/blue shade.
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Quilted Silk Winter Bonnet Circa 1860's
This mid 19th century silk bonnet is one of the prettiest, most colorful antique bonnets that I've seen. It is made from pewter gray silk with pink and copper overtones and stipes in blue purple and light gray. Dating to the Civil War era.
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Victorian Boy's Suit by L. P. Hollander
Made and sold by L. P. Hollander & Co., Boston, this Zouave style suit would have been worn by a very dapper young Victorian boy. Both the jacket and pants are trimmed with black braid in a military style.
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Victorian 1890s Misses' Summer Dress
This young misses' dress dates to the late 1890s and features a fitted bodice with ruching at the neckline and fitted, ruched sleeves with a ruffled cap at the shoulders.
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1880s Beaded Lace Evening Garniture Mantle
Quite elaborate! This unusual mantle is made up of beaded macrame. Floral lace is used to add dimension and interest, outlining the edges of the sleeves and back as well as being used for insets from the shoulders to the front and back hemlines.
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