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Victorian Mourning Clothing

1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket
1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket

1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket

Located in London, GB

Late 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition. The glossy black silk jacket has two long front tails, known as lappets, both of w...

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Late 19th Century British Mantle Coats

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Elaborate Victorian Black Lace & Silk Mourning Ensemble
Elaborate Victorian Black Lace & Silk Mourning Ensemble

Elaborate Victorian Black Lace & Silk Mourning Ensemble

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a very elaborate Victorian mourning outfit made of fine black lace and beautifully executed silk ribbonwork. The decorated bodice and full skirt are of museum or couture qual...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1880s  Victorian Black Glass Beaded Silk Twill Whale Bone Mourning Bodice
1880s  Victorian Black Glass Beaded Silk Twill Whale Bone Mourning Bodice

1880s Victorian Black Glass Beaded Silk Twill Whale Bone Mourning Bodice

Located in London, GB

This exquisite bodice is fully and firmly boned and lined in cream and brown striped cotton. It has a high collar and is heavily embellished with glass beaded soutache embroidery. Th...

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Late 19th Century British Evening Gowns

Victorian Black & Purple Wool/Cotton Challis Mourning Rose Printed Blouse
Victorian Black & Purple Wool/Cotton Challis Mourning Rose Printed Blouse

Victorian Black & Purple Wool/Cotton Challis Mourning Rose Printed Blouse

Located in New York, NY

This piece is well over 100 years old and is sold as-is. Victorian Black & Purple Wool/Cotton Challis Mourning Rose Printed Blouse

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Early 1900s Blouses and Tops

Antique Victorian mourning cape, French jet, taffeta, silk and lace
Antique Victorian mourning cape, French jet, taffeta, silk and lace

Antique Victorian mourning cape, French jet, taffeta, silk and lace

Located in NEWARK, GB

An absolutely beautiful Victorian mourning Cape with French jet beaded embellishments, and a silk swirl design trimmed in black lace. The main outer of the cape is made in a black t...

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19th Century British Capes

Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet
Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet

Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, Victorian era black silk blend bodice or blouse. It is a very fitted piece, the waist coming down in a point to the front, high on the hips with a wide pleat fo...

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19th Century British Blouses

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet
Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet. Jet bead trim on collar and front opening. Hook and eye closures. Lined in satin.

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1890s Capes

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