1870s Fashion

Circa 1870 France Elegant Second Empire Crinoline day dress in black brocaded taffeta edged with blue geometric diamonds. Fitted bodice, crew neck, bent sleeves and front closure wi...

The Louis Vuitton Rayee Trunk from the 1870s stands as a paragon of elegance and timeless craftsmanship. At first glance, its exterior captivates with the ...

The Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Rayee Trunk stands as an imposing testament to the brand's timeless craftsmanship and elegant aesthetic. Spanning a remarkabl...

Circa 1865/1885 France Amazing robe or male Banyan period Second Empire in cashmere and quilted satin. Wide cut with folded collar, crossed closure by beautiful passementerie of bran...

Circa 1875 - 1895 France or Europe Small Bustle cage to refine the Silhouette called Queue d'écrevisse in scarlet cotton twill dating from the late 19th century. Nine metal hoops co...

Circa 1870-1890 France Alsace Beautiful woodblock printed cotton shawl partially embroidered on the outlines of the flowered Boteh and dating from the last quarter of the 19th centu...

A very nice pompadur bag from the late biedermaier period. Imagine the bag has been knitted (unbelievable) with a cord with berries! The bag is lined with light, a pearl tassel hangs...

Wonderful novelty Victorian Silver Figural Skirt Holder of likely European origin. Beautifully detailed with a chickadee which slides along hol...

Second half of the 19th century India for the Persian market Large shawl or hanging in Kalamkari, Indienne in glazed printed cotton in India for the Persian market in the nineteenth century. Printing in resist-dying for the cochineal red background, block-printed and finishes with brushs. Central decorations with repetition of boteh and wide medallion. At the ends, border of palmettes framing a garland of Indian flowers...

Circa 1875-1880 France Troisième République Period A bustle cage dress and peplum over dress in Eau du Nil challis and lustrous pink taffeta silk. Historicist inspiration of the Louis XIII style by the small puffed sleeves and the berthe collar of the dress. As well as of the Louis XV style by the peplum overdress with a polonaise retroussé effect and its large basques judiciously superimposed. Generous work of ruched appliqué ruffles with hems made by sewing machine. Piping braids, knots, and flat pleats work in a contrast effect between the shiny taffeta and the matt challis. A few moth holes, a small hole and a halo located on the front skirt and the waist belt (not visible because covered by the overskirt). Very good condition of color and conservation Dimensions : Presented on mannequin size 32/34. Small size. Height 122 cm Shoulders 37 cm Collar 3 cm Sleeves 46 cm Chest 80 cm Waist 62 cm When around 1868, the Princess of Metternick was first seen in a Worth dress known as the Peplum withouh crinoline, the muse of the imperial salons of the Second Empire, she set the tone for a simplification of the silhouette towards a fashion less marked of etiquette. In the same way, the princess line launched at the same period, a draped dress without seams at the waist between the bodice and the skirt, designed a fashion suitable for ceremonies as well as for city or walking ensembles: dresses with a system that allows the skirt to be raised by a system of inner cords also facilitate walking and the progressive development of women's sports. Between 1870 and 1890, the old crinoline cages underwent several morphological evolutions: from the half whale cage in the shape of a pouff or a false butt, to the bustle cage, the most extravagant model of which was the folding chair with articulated cushion, the female silhouette only became lighter very gradually. The upholstery style is still very much in vogue, with its drapes, braids and pleats, but is superimposed in several pieces of clothing: paletots, corselets with straps, boleros, visits and removable overskirts with aprons or à la polonaise...

Winter 1874 (written in black ink on the lining) China Qing Dynasty Amazing ceremonial dress for Taoist Dignitary (Fa Yi) dated in black ink on the lining "Winter 1874". Purple silk...

LOUIS VUITTON, 1870/1890 Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk • Lock is made of solid brass • Its handles are made of steel, like the rest o...