1890s Fashion

Exquisite high-top hat made of soft maroon velvet with a lined interior. Short, curved brim, slightly inclined. Due to its morphology, we estimate that it is a piece from the beginni...

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...

Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a magnificent relic from the 1890s that encapsulates the essence of luxurious travel and refin...

A hand emboideres evening bag with petit point embroidery all around.Petit point is embroidered on a coarse fabric/stramine in half cross stitches. The special thing about this bag i...

Late 80s/early 90s stunner! Such a cute size and shade of brown and its rare to find a Chanel with multiple/tonal leather straps instead of a chain. It gives it such a laid back vibe...

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...

Exquisite Chinese Jewelry Box, made for export, France. With a stamp inside of Joan of Arc, Domremy. End S XIX-PP S XX Silk lined interior. Polylobed profile, the entire body covere...

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...

Circa 1900 France - Tassinari & Chatel Beautiful Art Nouveau period silk Brocatelle wall panel by the famous painter and decorator Adrien Karbowsky made by Tassinari & Chatel. Graphic composition with flowered basket of poppies and laurel wreaths in shades of burgundy, wine lees and golden yellow. Complete panel with selvedge framed by an original Jacquart woven braid sewn on all four sides. Skilful bumpy weave with twill background and raised damask design. Very slight variations in the colours of the original weave which give all the charm to this piece with subtle tones. Cleaned piece with a very slight patina on the dents. Otherwise stable condition, no holes. Good general condition of colour and conservation. References: reproduced in the catalogue of the Exhibition of modern silk furnishings, Ecole de Tissage de Lyon, 1934. Dimensions: height 184 cm, width 68 cm. Adrien Karbowsky (1855-1945), of the Puvis de Chavannes school, was a famous Art Nouveau painter and decorator, known for his murals and tapestries, notably those of the Marsan Pavilion in the Louvre. He designed for the Beauvais and Gobelins factories and participated in the decoration of the Villa Kérylos...

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 ...

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...

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

Charming Victorian Novelty Pencil designed for office use in the late 19th and early 20th Century. Glass cabochons (4) are each color coded to a different pencil color. To release, guide the cabochon down track to reveal the color needed. Creative design which made office life easier over a hundred years ago, with the added convenience of hanging off a necklace chain or waist chain...

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...

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 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...

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...

1890S Lace Victorian Irish Crochet Top

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

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...

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: 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...

Exceptional and rare minaudiére from 1890 make with black satin and silver opening set with semi precious stones, the inside has been change.

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...

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...

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

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 ...

1890s Black Battenburg Lace Cape L 27 W 35

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.

This is exquisite, stunning embroidery work on this Chinese collar. Sits is a framed shadow box. Measuring 24-7/8 in. x 28 in. x 2- 1/8 in. deep. The c...

1890s victorian black beaded pouch with unusual hand carved frame embellishment. Filigree metal frame. Metal mesh strap. Lined in dark olive green cotton....

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 ...

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

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

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...

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

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...

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...

Victorian porcelain baby's head dresser jar or humidor likely made by Heubach, Germany circa 1880 to 1900. The antique porcelain dresser jar is in the 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-...

1890S White Organic Cotton & Lace Victorian Knickers

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.

Edwardian Blouse B 36 W 40 L 17

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

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

1890S Black Victorian Cotton Sateen Skirt With Lace Style Embroidery

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

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...

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 ...

Gorgeous Victory cross embroidered on a parish priest's chasuble, with two angels also embroidered in the lower corners. Victory Cross embroidered on velvet fabric, framed in a silk...

Late 19th century England Astonishing pair of bishop's gloves with the British crown dating from the end of the 19th century. In 17th century style, this pair of cream suede gloves ...