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What era are tea dresses from?

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What era are tea dresses from?
Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
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Early 1800s American Tea Gowns

Edwardian Eyelet and Linen Sailor Bodice Tea Wedding Patio Dress – S, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A transitional piece, this tea dress represents a fashion bridge between the Victorian and
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Early 1900s Unknown Tea Gowns

1910s Edwardian White Eyelet Work Wrap Dress
Located in London, GB
This antique dress was created in the 1910s and is in superb condition without fault. The cotton
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1910s British Tea Gowns

Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt
Located in New York, NY
This incredible antique Edwardian two-piece dress was made in the early 19th century, and it is a
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19th Century Tea Gowns

White Edwardian Net Rosebud Afternoon Tea or Bridal Gown - XXS, Early 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
It’s easy to see why tea dresses such as this were sometimes called “pneumonia dresses”: their
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tea Gowns

Edwardian Aesthetic Capelet Collar Detachable Bodice Shirtwaist Dress–XXS, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
’ maids to dress them, this gossamer tea dress features a semi-detachable bodice that unfastens halfway
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Early 1900s Unknown Tea Gowns

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