1860s Fashion

Second half of the 19th century Spain Mantilla or ceremonial head veil in cream silk lace called Blonde collected in Madrid. Diamond shape decorated with large flowers au naturel on...

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb with an ornate branch and bead crown motif. Deep red Italian coral with lovely dimensional design all set onto tortoise shell comb...

Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe A summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinoline dress. ...

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell...

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 ...

Circa 1860 France Rectangular shawl to be worn as a stole, in remarkably transparent Grenadine silk, probably made in Lyon or Saint-Etienne during the French Second Empire. Rigid bl...

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...

Circa 1860-1880 France Charming pair of men's slippers embroidered in wool in a very assertive Second Empire floral design! Cream cotton and leather lining, tan leather soles and hee...

A Louis Vuitton Trianon trunk, identical to the one showcased at the Asnieres museum in Paris, stands as a testament to originality and preservation. This specific model mirrors the pristine condition of the piece displayed by Louis Vuitton. It's among the earliest trunks crafted and conceived by Louis Vuitton himself...

Circa 1865 France or Russia Precious scarf in very fine silk woven with a lace pattern evoking Chantilly, which was very fashionable under the French Second Empire. The woven fichu ...

Elegant 19th Century Cut Velvet Brocade Mens Vest circa 1860. Lovely cut velvet textile in deep wine floral with purple blue buds. Enamel buttons with matching blue tones. Lined in c...

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...

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...

Circa 1860 United States Spectacular American hexagon patchwork circa 1860. Entirely hand-sewn from printed cotton and Indian hexagons, all dated between 1810 and 1850. Design with l...

Amazing Chinese Tortoiseshell Lorgnette for the European Market from the mid 19th Century. Marked "Cara" (Dear) with elaborate fully figured and hand c...

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 (?) . ...

Second half of the 19th century France Normandy A Blaude/Biaude or work blouse in indigo dyed glazed cotton, France from Normandy second half XIXth century. Rare testimony of French ...

Circa 1860/1900 France Beautiful dress for doll or young girl and its reticule from the Second French Empire period in black silk moire embroidered with a fine pattern of leafy stem...