1890s Clothing

This is an exquisite, unworn, antique Chinese silk damask wedding skirt (Han) from the late Qing Dynasty (1840-1911). These Chinese skirt styles or mamianqun are often called aprons...

Circa 1890-1895 France Paris Dolman or Pelisse for the evening in wool felt eau du Nil with small Médicis collar, signed Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis le Gra...

Antique Victorian clothing is rare enough to come by, and this blouse is such a special collector's item. Circa 1890s, it's made of the most...

Circa: MEIJI period 1890 Place of Origin: Japan Material: Substantial Silk brocade Condition: excellent Red/pink silk brocade kimono is hand-sewn and made in Japan. Exquisite design ...

A wonderful and wearable black silk Victorian jacket. The jacket has a wonderful shape, with boning, bead detail and hook and eye fastening. Measurement: Bust up to 35'', length 25''

Circa: Meiji Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk Condition: Very good Blue gray misty puffy clouds and hand-sketched flowers all silk kimono is handmade in old Japan. Some loose threads and age spots. Will leave it to new owner to refresh. Total length 38". Sleeve end-to-end: 52". Sleeve drop: 18". Great to collect and chic to wear as boho jacket...

Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL. One of a kind 19th Century cotton batiste dress inserted with different types of lace and then hand re...

Circa 1890 United States Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for circus, sport (?) or simply American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and grey woolen cheesecloth. Dress in two parts, sleeveless bodice, boat neckline, buttoning in front and cream cotton lining. Plastron bouillonné and pleated falbalas with piping work and buttoned patch pockets in a two-colour process. The skirt has four rows of pleated ruffles and a waistband with pleats in the back for a small pouff. Clasps in the back, side slit pocket and cream glazed chintz...

Circa 1885/1900 Scotland or North England Rare winter set with skirt and corset, very middle class, in Scottish wool tartan and velvet from late Victori...

Late 19th Century French Indigo linen Maquignon Biaude with metallic attach to close it in the middle front. Gather around the neckline. Button and handm...

Breathtaking and incredibly hard-to-find pair of Alfred J. Cammeyer antique couture made boots dating back to the 1890's era of fashion. The shoes can ...

Circa 1880- 1900 South Tunisia Rare Berber Djellaba or Djebba that I bought in Matmata at the doors of the desert and dating from the end of the 19th century. Sheep wool background woven on handloom and dyed from cochineal red to brick colour with colour variations. Traditional floche silk embroidery on the open collar, shoulders and sleeve opening with matching tassels. Small pink woolen bias on the rubbing parts. Plastron with very nice arabic-andalusian graphics. The 19th century North African pieces...

Made in our NYC atelier by hand recycling several antique pieces to create this one of a kind dress. Due to the nature of the textiles being 120 ye...

Undiminished by time, this Mme Arnaud on 16 Rue Bassano Paris couture ensemble from the Victorian era still casts its seductive spell. An exceptional evening ensemble fashioned from vibrant sunshine yellow silk-satin. The gorgeous three-dimensional purple iris floral embroidery really sets this formal gown apart from others of it's time. I love the ruched fully-corset bodice which are so modern and chic. Making a bold and dramatic fashion statement, this must have been worn to an extremely regal event in. Totally looks like the type of garment that inspired John Galliano when he was head designer at Christian Dior. This is truly a rare and exceptional quality made piece of wearable art. Measurements Corset Bodice Bust: 37-38 inches Waist: 28-30 inches Total Length: 18 inches Matching Trained Skirt Waist: 28 inches Hips: Free Sweep Front Length: 42 inches Back Length: 48 inches This 1890's Mme Arnaud French Couture ensemble is is in beautiful wearable and presentable condition. As shown, the inside bodice is fully-boned with hidden hook eye closures. Designer labeled wide band of silk grosgrain circling the waist. There is hand-stitching throughout. Only sign of wear to the ballroom skirt...

Circa: Meiji Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk brocade with silver threads. Deep sleeve drops. Condition: Very good Some loose threads and age spots. Will leave it to new owner to refresh. Total length 38". Great to collect and chic to wear as boho jacket...

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

Unisex Haori kimono jacket with subtly dramatic deep sleeve drops. Fabric: Silk brocade. Ecru sakura cherry blossom tree silk jacquard lining. Circa: Meij...

Green Velvet Victorian Cape Fantastic piece of eccentric Victorian fashion history, this green velvet cape has lace detailing, and ebony rooster, ...

Circa: MEIJI 1890 Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk Print: Wheatgrass Condition: Excellent Wheat-ground printed all silk kimono is hand-sewn and handmade in Japan. Total length 34". Sleeve end-to-end: 50" Great to collect and chic to wear as boho jacket...

1890S Lace Victorian Irish Crochet Top

Victorian velvet cape with beaded appliqué and feather trim. Chenille trim along neckline and hem of cape. Hook and eye closures along front opening. Quilted silk lining.

With enough body to stand on its own, this mantle flares so much when worn that none of the embroidered jet detail is obscured. Though the mohair is actually chocolate brown, it's pl...

Long gold brocade Mongolian's lamb Opera's coat September 1890. The colors of the brocade are pale green, pale pink and gold . This coat has been made by Mrs Edith M.Larkin, Court Dr...

Rare 1890s women's cream shaggy mohair and wool winter over coat. Complete your Victorian wardrobe with a winter coat that is very unique! The sleeves and ...

Edwardian French Night Gown, Upcycled Studio VL. Original period cotton night gown with ruffle detail and red scroll embroidery on bib. Original owner...

1890S Black Victorian Cotton Sateen Skirt With Lace Style Embroidery

1890S White Organic Cotton & Lace Victorian Knickers

Circa: MEIJI period 1890 Place of Origin: Japan Material: Substantial Silk brocade Condition: excellent. Red silk brocade kimono is hand-sewn and made in Japan. Exquisite design of s...

Circa: 1890 MEIJI Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk Condition: Very good - see few age-stains pictured best as we can. Pale-ground printed all silk kimono is hand-painted, hand-...

Pre 1895 green and purple velvet stipe jacket. Leg of mutton sleeves. Black and silver frog closures. Boning in bodice. Fully lined in black silk.

Circa 1890/1900 Paris Evening mantle from the famous designer Jacques Doucet who had as assistant Paul Poiret and Madeleine Vionnet. Changing taffeta ...

Edwardian black velvet pigeon chest long sleeved top. Button and hook and eye closures along the front opening. Woven trim and appliqué. Fully lined in cream colored silk

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet. Black faceted jet beads embellish the collar, front, and shoulders of this short, high collar cape, while smaller b...

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

1890s Black Battenburg Lace Cape L 27 W 35

Edwardian Blouse B 36 W 40 L 17

Victorian black wool jacket with jet bead embellishment. Beaded fringe shoulder detail. Lined in satin. Hook and eye closure.

This Victorian caplet is composed of a black velvet with a beaded trim at the collar. This piece is in antique condition with deterioration throughout. Has center front hook and eye ...