From the seller: ANTIQUE DRESS 1850- 1860's SILK PLAID LADIES DRESS GOWN PAGODA SLEEVES FOR STUDY DISPLAY Offering a 1850 - 1860's lady's gown dress green - brown plaid silk taffeta dress, one piece in construction with flared pagoda sleeves, front bows and all hand sewn. Green silk front is a changeable silk, changing in color with angles and light. Recently de-accessioned from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City. The bodice is piped at sleeve armscyes, and at waistline, waistline is gathered with kick pleats, all hand sewn. The gown is fully lined with brown polished cotton in skirt and on bodice. Gown has original inner front white china buttons closures sewn in material closure. The long arms are flared with pagoda sleeves and double row of ruching in upper arm and pagoda sleeves are lined with brown polished cotton. The gown is in fair/poor antique condition for study or display only. There is underarm discoloration stains on inside and light fading on outside Many small splits in the fabric on both armscyes, shoulders, bodice and body of skirt. Front and back spill staining as seen in photos. One bow is missing and one bow is fastened with a straight pin. MEASUREMENTS: Bust 33", Waist 33", Sleeve length 21", Length from shoulder to front hem 57", Shoulders across back 14", Width circumference at hemline 162". The gown is in fair/poor antique condition for study or display only. The gown is not wearable. A beautiful display gown. A hard to come by dress of 156+ years of graceful life. This is a wonderful piece to add to an early collection. From Me: I love wrappers. They just look comfy. This wrapper is from about 1862/1863 based on the sleeves.

Having the opportunity to stay in a period house in the country for the weekend has it's advantages. One of them being the opportunity to finally justify the creation of a fancy silk wrapper. I have long adored Victorian wrappers and have collected loads of images of original wrappers. Each wrapper is unique and beautiful, whether made of silk and elaborately trimmed or made of a simple cotton with a fabulously wild print. I fell in love with the wrapper in the fashion plate below. I love the green color, but I was determined to use fabric that I already owned, so I selected this lovely striped blue silk taffeta. I also happened to have the black silk taffeta on hand, so I used that to trim it. The pattern was drafted by me, and the wrapper assembled. But it's completion had to be put off until other projects were finished for the weekend, and so I found myself drafting the sleeve and trim patterns and putting together the remaining pieces of the wrapper overnight Friday night. As a result, the trim was not totally completed. I am planning to add a row of trim around the outside of the scallops, and black cuffs to the sleeves. Currently the plan is to trim it in braided fuschia soutache trim. Fuschia seemed to be a common color on wrappers of the period. The wrapper worn over my newest cotton petticoat. After finding the fashion plate of this wrapper I stumbled upon this period CDV showing a very similar wrapper, likely inspired by the fashion plate. Putting the finishing touches on another dress. The back skirt of the wrapper is cartridge pleated. I'm very happy with the progress of the wrapper thus far and can't wait to put the finishing touches on it.

1860s Wrapper with flounced undersleeves Will fit size 34-38 bust. Waist is adjustable with belt to your exact size Authentically made With appropriate mid-19th century reproduction Fabric There is 10 yards of red trim that is entirely Handsewn For an authentic look This garment comes with flounced under sleeves and collar that were copied from period photographs It is painstakingly made and you will not find another one on Etsy!

From the seller: A fetching 1860’s Civil War era printed challis wrapper dress that has recently been de-accessioned from a major museum collection. The cataloging tag is attached to the dress. The fabric has a diamond pattern done in shades of tan, aqua blue, navy blue and pink on a beige background. The dress is designed with a loose fitting front waist and a front tie belt. The back waist is fitted. The dress is trimmed with green silk ribbon bands. The bodice has a camisole styled lining that has a hook and eye closure. The dress is trimmed with green silk decorative buttons from the neckline to the edge of the hemline. The skirt is lined with cotton. The dress is in good condition. There are a few scattered ¼ to ½ inch stress breaks in the challis fabric and age spotting and some discoloration on the green silk trim. A very pretty display dress. Bust 34 Adjustable waist Length from shoulder to hem 57. From Me: The fabric reminds me of those crazy prints in the late 1980's/early 1990's. Very neat looking dress! And the ribbon is green so perfect for Saint Paddy's Day. :-)

Fantastic wrapper dress circa 1860s in the most beautiful shade of iridescent midnight purple with black velvet trim.⁣ Silk with a glazed cotton lining throughout, tarlatan / muslin at the hem, and twill tape inside the waistband. Black velvet button closures about three quarters down the front, it does not open fully. One hook and eye closure at the front waist. Gathered at the waist around the sides and back. She is hand sewn and charmingly imperfect with so many tiny stitches and beautiful details! Voluminous skirt, shown with a petticoat underneath, which is not included. +++ Measurements +++ A larger size with a 32" waist and 44" bust⁣ +++ Condition +++ Wonderful condition, especially considering her age. Minor wear here and there, but no major flaws to note. Please be aware this is a very old garment so she is not perfect. Due to age she is best for study. ⁣ +++ Please read +++ This item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care. All items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs. Unless specified, items have not been cleaned. I do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.

Crochet Mantelet

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 (?) . Wide strips of cherry red satin -lined emerald frayed in the military spirit in vogue at that time. Opening on the front with fasteners and buttons covered in black velvet. size bead trimmings and tassels same. chamois cotton lining chintzed . A few very little holes in the challis in the front bodive very hard to see. A collectible piece wearable today. Very good condition and color. Dimensions: 48 cm shoulders , sleeves 44 cm , bust 36 cm, height 102 cm skirt , 300 cm circumference. This dress " coat " is probably also thanks to its interior quite spectacular style! Probably American or European English editing, it comes from a prestigious collection ... in a potentially printed on Alsatian wool !

extant, garments, gowns, dresses, outfits, antique, history, historical, textiles, fashion, Victorian, Edwardian, 18th century, Regency

Wrapper of green and black plaid silk taffeta with quilted front panel and pockets, Portuguese, 1860s, KSUM 1985.3.1. Kent State Univer...

extant, garments, gowns, dresses, outfits, antique, history, historical, textiles, fashion, Victorian, Edwardian, 18th century, Regency

Domestic HappinessMother And Child By The HearthConversation PieceThe War Spirit At Home – Celebrating The Battle At VicksburgThe Home Of The Red, White And BlueThe Dogged ClassSee How The Su…

Extant wrappers range in design and material from conservative to lavishly extrovert and colorful. Some wrappers were made from exactly the same fabrics as regular dresses, cut like a dress in the back and sides. With the help of a belt such wrappers could be made to look just like a regular dress. Others were made from paisleys and other "loud" fabrics, with a bold contrasting panel or trim in the front, or with a cut that was loose all the way around; these cannot be made to look like regular dresses. The original wrappers this pattern is based on were cut in the back as a regular dress and only the loose front panel mark them as wrappers. This kind of "wrapper dress" can be found in styles that date them from 1830 - 1900. Fig Leaf Patterns® and Originals by Kay have joined together to create a line of patterns for the living history and reenactor market. These patterns are designed to fit the modern figure while creating the period look and proportions. These patterns are based on extant garments and emphasize commonalities rather than idiosyncrasies of one specific garment. Instead of one base size which is then mathematically graded for the other sizes, each size has its own block derived from actual people. This approach to creating a pattern is similar in the manner of how patterns were developed in the 19th century. The sewing instructions are succinct and take into account modern machinery while maintaining basic period construction.