19th Century Fashion

Circa 1820/1850 Russia (?) or Europe Rare long paisley shawl in silk woven on Jacquard looms of an extreme fineness of weaving . Large central reserve added on original in cream sil...

Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette from the 19th Century. Delicately hand carved tapered shaft with dimpled edges for decoration and a better grip. 1870's European. 9.5" x 1.25". DOME...

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

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

A beautiful antique, Victorian era black silk blend bodice or blouse. It is a very fitted piece, the waist coming down in a point to the front, high on the hips with a wide pleat fo...

Chanel - (Made in France) Bag in black quilted velvet and jewel closure in gold metal and glass paste. Collection 1989/1991. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 14 cm, Leng...

A WWII era US Army Jewish Military Uniform Chaplains jacket or coat. The military jacket is adorned with gold tone buttons and trim on sleeves, decorated with Jewish insignias, the embroidered Star of David. Presented in a shadow box with a gold tone plate showing detailed information about the jacket. Second World War Era...

Unusual Victorian Sterling Beard comb from the late 19th Century. Sterling frame hand etched with an iris and butterfly motif. Comb has a break but there is...

Charming Kerr Sterling Victorian Angel Buckle from the late 19th Century. High repousee angels motifs in scrollwork frames.. Signed with Kerr hallmark, Sterling. USA 1880's. 4" x 1.5".

Charming Art Nouveau Unger Brothers Cherub Matchsafe from the late 19th Century. Wonderful 3D repousee work depicting cherubs within an elaborate scroll work frame. Signed with "UB"...

Three lovely antique shoe buckles. Silver tone metal buckle in black silk with a silk side ruffle. Measuring 5.7 cm / 2.24 inches by 4.8 cm / 1.88...

This fine silk late 19th Century antique Chinese bag came from an estate I handled that had an incredible collection of Asian textiles. Many of the pieces w...

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...

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

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

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a chain for easy wear. Perfect for a dapper gent or a lady of leisure. No maker's mark. CONDITION Good antique condition with some light scratching to the surface of the tortoise finish. The magnification of the lenses is not that strong so the lorgnette glasses...

Mariella Burani long dress for Amulet totally made in italy in size 40 composition cotton

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

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for easy folding and storage. The gold tone metal frames...

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 ste...

Late 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition. The glossy black silk jacket has two long front tails, known as lappets, both of w...

Dark petrol-blue waterproof bucket hat with stampede chin strap designed by Gucci dating to the 1970's. Labeled a Size 56 however this runs a little small and would best fit a 21.25"...

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

Navy Blue Multicolored Chinese Skirt Pleated navy silk and multicolor with tie belt; depicts medallions and auspicious symbols with five-clawed dragons, fire, “flaming pearl of wis...

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

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.

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Cotton Mid-Length Skirt in Multicolour Yves Saint Laurent skirt, Rive Gauche. From the SS 1988 fashion show, Arlequin collection. In light cotton, lined....

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...

Edwardian Black Silk Taffeta Dramatic Ruffled Puff Sleeve Blouse Some Shattering But Wearable

Strong and wearable condition for the age, does show some signs of age around the edges. Edwardian Black Printed Silk Blend Velvet Jacket Top With Piping

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...

Edwardian QUING DYNASTY Red & Black Silk Hand Embroidered Chinese Dress Made From Antique Skirt

Meant to be worn layered under an open jacket and over a long slimline skirt, dating to around 1909-1917 The gem like buttons and exceptional silk on this piece attest to the couture quality this would have been when new. Sold as-is with many condition issues but still wearable by a modern day suffragette. Edwardian Floral Hand Woven Silk & Cotton Ikat...

Edwardian Black Silk & Lace Top With Metallic Embroidery, As-Is

1800S Black Victorian Silk & Lace Tiered Skirt With Appliqués

Edwardian Black Silk Long Sleeve Pleated & Belted Blouse

1890S Black Victorian Cotton Sateen Skirt With Lace Style Embroidery

Edwardian Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Early 1920S Beaded Blouse XL

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

Victorian Black and white Parasol lace and silk, Provence 1900-1904 in original box No rips or damage...Stunning- I have never had one in this condition ...

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 Sapphire Blue & Black Wool Silk Passementerie Embroidered Jacket With New Lining

Edwardian Dove Grey & Black Wool Art Nouveau Inspired Unlined Jacket

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

Victorian comb in silver metal with elaborate etched design. Late 19th Century set with 4 large cushion cut pastes and a center cluster of round pastes....

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

Entirely sewn and stitched by hand. Edwardian Black Silk Satin Low Scoop Dress For Layering

Amazing Extra Large Manila Shawl (Châle dit de Manille) Made of silk embroidered tone on tone, fringed Presented in its original wooden box in dark red Chinese lacquer decorated wi...

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

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...

Edwardian Black Silk & Lace Border Embroidered Skirt

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

1870S Black Silk Velvet Hand Quilted Lined Smoking Jacket With Passementerie Details

1970s Multitone Jacket embellished bottons Composition: Acrylic Size 40

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

Icemper black jacket totally made in italy in size 44 gold tone bottons with small chains 100% wool

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...

Red carpet ready stunning black satin clutch by Italian designer, Rodo. Silver metal bow detail at clasp. Clean interior with Rodo logo lining. Hidden 23" lo...