19th Century Clothing

Upcycled Victorian Linen Spider Bolero by Studio VL. We have hand embroidered a series of tiny black spiders within each original embroidered cartouche on the body and along the hems...

Victorian black jacquard capelet with black silk cord appliqué. Grosgrain waist sash. Burgundy high pile velvet lining. Hook and eye closure along fron...

Circa 1800-1825 Lucknow India for European fashion Long stole shawl in white embroidery on cotton muslin known as Chikan Work, originating from the town of Lucknow - Uttar Pradesh i...

Hand woven violet silk dress with gold braid appliqué decoration on hem and sleeve cuffs. Fully lined in cotton and fine linen. Length of sleeve 20.5", shoulder to shoulder lenghth ...

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

Deep royal blue portrait V neck fit flare, high low gown. Cinched at the waist with self bow belt In matching French Brocade with shimmering blue lurex f...

Circa 1880/1920 Tibet Tibetan dignitary's coat or Chuba between 1880 and 1920. Electric blue Chinese damask satin background with large badges representing Taoist symbols. Polychrome...

Beautiful antique cream net lace jacket with a pleated and fabric circle design. It has a scarf style hem, finished with fancy edging, some of the edging is missing at one end. The s...

Circa 1815-1820 France or Provence Rare summer cotton Embroidered Cotton voile dress with cotton thread vermilion dating from the French Première Restauration. Wide balloon sleeves ...

Upcycled Victorian Spider Petticoat by Studio VL. Victorian cotton batiste petticoat inserted with tons of lace and ruffles. We have hand embroidered a series of large spooky black s...

1890S Black Victorian Cotton Sateen Skirt With Lace Style Embroidery

Circa 1805 France Premier Empire period Frockcoat and waistcoat in brown wool complete with its chased steel buttons from a famous family of the French Premier Empire. Suit with tai...

18th, 19th century Japan Edo period (1603-1867) Rare short-sleeved Furisode or Kosode from the late Edo period, ancestor of the Kimono. Long fleece dress with crossed fronts and sli...

Circa 1830 France Romantic-period dandy's drape in wool-cotton twill woven in the colour of Ramoneur, a fabric known as Casimir in the fashion plates of the period. It is a slim-fit...

Edwardian Black Silk Crepe De Chine Blouse With Military Passementerie & Lined In Cotton

A skirt that has withstood over 150 years on the planet with no loss of color, print or integrity despite having lived through winters on the Plains and washing with lye; front and b...

Edwardian Bronze Silk Mesh Over Pale Pink Satin Gown With Long Sleeve

Circa 1860-1880 France Long Paisley shawl in striped wool called Bayadère, as can be seen in the iconography of Provençal painting, including the Ex-voto. Woven decoration with large...

This garment from 1875 features dramatic sleeve and Watteau-back robe déshabillé with train in a gorgeous Victorian floral printed wool challis...

Edwardian Black Silk Net Floral Embroidered & Beaded Gown With Ruffle Lace Collar

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

1880s Victorian Black Beaded Mantel Vest top with bead tassel. Fit size 0/2/4/ XS/ Small

Edwardian White Cotton Embroidered Lace 3 Tiered Skirt Dress

An unusual Edwardian three quarter length coat, hand embroidered to imitate lace. Embroidered with floral blooms, leaves and branches, incorporating techniques to imitate needle lace...

Edwardian White Cotton Voile Skirt With Exceptional Hand-Embroidery

1800S Black Victorian Silk & Lace Tiered Skirt With Appliqués

Chanel Vintage skirt suit as seen on runway. It is in excellent condition. No signs of wear.

Edwardian Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim

Edwardian White Organic Cotton Voile Floral Embroidered Swan Neck Blouse

Circa 1860 France Paris A square cashmere Paisley shawl with extremely fine weaving in 6 colors, cut-throw weaving dating from the Second Empire. Unidentified signature of Frédéric ...

Late 19th Century woman's mantle cloak or Chyrpy with the artistic hallmarks of the Tekke tribe of Turkmenistan. Though the cloak appears to have sleeves, it is actually intended to drape from the head with the sleeve style tassels hanging in the back. The cloak is primarily made from pieced silk textiles with intricate stitching that creates traditional patterns including a stylized flower and geometric shapes. The hem is decorated with heavy silk fringe and the interior is lined in contrasting printed cotton fabrics. It is a beautiful piece of textile art worthy of display or drape it on the shoulders as shown in the photographs. This special piece is from the estate and private collection of Peggy Slappey, a well traveled lady who passionately collected textile art from Central Asia. Additional items from Ms. Slappey's collection are available on the Modern & Moore homepage including Ikat robes...

First half of the 19th century Spain Precious caraco or bodice in silk twill embroidered with bouquets, fully lined with unbleached hemp. Sleeveless caraco buttoned at the front and...

In astounding condition, this shirtwaist dress is a perfect example of what a pioneer woman might have worn on her journey to the American West during the mid-19th century. Its Weste...

Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble

Gianni Versace’s Fall/Winter 1991 collection was a masterclass in maximalism—and this Versace Atelier skirt suit encapsulates the bold theatricality that defined his vision. Rendered...

Circa 1890/1900 Paris Visit or exit of Ball of the famous dressmaker Jacques Doucet who had as assistant Paul Poiret and Madeleine Vionnet. Changing nav...

Unique Hand Embroidered Victorian Vest with Keith Haring designs, upcycled by Studio VL. Late 19th Century heavy white cotton mens vest with black stippled dots and original mother o...

Second half 19th century France A Blouse Biaude for a french worker in indigo-dyed glazed cotton, which has retained its original finish. A rare example of French folk art, this type...

XS Waist with a 36 Bust Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress

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...

Super soft tissue weight silk in great condition. There are a few small spots and holes but they are very minor. The dress is wearable and beautifully hand detailed. Edwardian Cream Silk Antique...

19th century France Vendée or South West France A peasant work skirt from the Vendée or the South West of France, in Indigo woven cotton/linen Siamoise with fine white stripes. Ope...

Unique Collectors-item/ Museum piece We offer more vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Antique traditional coat Napoleon/military style. Theatrical made with golden tone de...

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 France Large lobster tail skirt forming the train of an elegant bourgeois woman from the beginning of the Third Republic around 1885. Lime or water green moiré silk faille...

Edwardian Cream Cotton Boho Distressed Embroidered Net & Lace Sleeveless Top

Circa 1880 France A brown silk faille day dress, skirt and bodice dating from the early French Troisième République. Whalebone bodice, staple front choker and large pagoda sleeves...

Victorian Black Cut Velvet Dolman Mantle. Tassel trim. Two front frog closures. Room in back for bustle. Circa 1880.

Circa 1800-1807 France French printed cotton summer man's waistcoat with high waist and high collar dating from the Napoleonic french Premier Empire period. Printed on cotton using a...

France Paris Circa 1839 An early Jacquard shawl woven in shape and numbered 17280485 which allowed to fit closely to the form of the gigot sleeves dress...

Circa 1880-1900 France or England Beautiful square fichu shawl in paisley-printed crepe de Chine dating from the late 19th century. Design with four borders of large boteh slanted a...

Circa 1840 France Bronze or puce taffeta day dress dating from the end of the reign of Louis-Philippe. Brown chintz-lined dress with high-waisted bodice, draped pleats highlighting t...

Edwardian White Organic Cotton Voile Hand Embroidered Blouse With Handmade Lace Collar & Cuffs

Edwardian White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Swan Neck Button Back Blouse

Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Voile Young Girls Dress With Lace And Ribbon At Waist

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...

Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress With Beautiful Lave Trim Detail

Early Nineteenth century Japan A collectible Kimono coat for a Japanese dignitary, Edo period, in lampas lined with wool coat of arms dating from the early 19th century. Beautiful ...