19th Century Fashion

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...

Circa 1850/1855 France Rare Woven shawl with a cut-out lancet shape that adorns the shoulders of the elegant crinoline from the end of the Louis Philippe period. Lush vegetal decor loaded with wavy stems boteh rising in the bright orange central reserve. This type of Visite stole, made available on a Jacquard loom, was initiated by Amédée Couder at the Universal Exhibition in Paris 1839 and in particular produced by the Maison Parisienne...

Edwardian Linen Handmade Lace Jacket

19th Century "Visite" jacket with ivory silk threads embroideries, feathers neckline edge and silk fringes. Padded . Silk lining inside ( altered) Hook&eyes SIZE M

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...

Circa 1880-1900 France A late 19th century petrol blue and cream mottled wool boy's suit and waistcoat. Small scooped out suit with tail, officer's collar, brass button cross fasteni...

Incredible authentic Victorian Era (approximately 1880s) ivory silk lace corset bustier blouse! Features a fitted boned bodice with hook-and-eye closures up the front. Puckered silk...

Wonderful antique Victorian French bevelled edge decorative hand mirror with a gilt finish. Featuring a painted porcelain back with a lady design and a pink and blue edging with raised hand painted gold detail. The mirror is edged with a beaded border, and there is a ring for hanging on the wall. Measuring height 20.5cm / 8 inches by maximum width 7cm / 2.75 inches. The mirror has foxing and some cracks. The frame is in very good condition, with some wear to the gilt finish. The porcelain picture back is in very good condition. This is a very beautiful heavy antique hand mirror...

19th century India for the internal market Amazing pelmet or panel of tent or Indian palace dating from the nineteenth century. Very fine embroidery with polychrome floche silk threa...

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

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

1850'S Green & Pink Organic Cotton Floral Ombre Printed Dress

Second half of the 19th century Persia Iran Beautiful feminine bodice jacket with a cut evocative of the Persian ceremonial clothes that can be seen on painted miniatures of the Kadjar period. This piece is only for collecting because very small. Beautiful lampas of navy silk embroidered with a golden yellow and orange semis (probably earlier than the cut). Typical cut with large crevices on the sleeves and under the armpits. Basques to the form on the hips and around fully piped with ribbons, satin and blue braids. Lining in Indian flowered probably Russian. Four bell button...

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...

Chanel rare vintage oversize maxi dress shirt adorned with full length Chanel CC interlocking buttons and abstract print throughout. This is from Chanel Spring 1992 runway collection...

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"...

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: 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...

Edwardian White Lace Baby Doll Sleeveless Dress

Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble

Edwardian White Lace Irish Crochet Jacket With Dragonfly Accents

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...

1890S Lace Victorian Irish Crochet Top

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

Edwardian Cotton Odd Fellows Secret Society Cerimonial Robe With Antique Metal Trim

Circa 1790/1820 France Beautiful collectible pair of Orientalist mules shoes dating from the early nineteenth century. Square-tipped upper in fawn leather embroidered with tulips i...

Powered Blue Multicolored Chinese Skirt Depicts medallions, bats, five-clawed dragons, “flaming pearl of wisdom”, clouds, and hidden treasures in Lishui waves. 53" approximate wi...

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 Beige Linen Walking Dress With Bias Cut Train & Red Folk Embroidery

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.

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 ...

Great old patina with numerous small hand darned repairs. Edwardian White Antique Organic Cotton Sleeveless Dress

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....

Circa 1830/1860 British India Company Rich turquoise pashmina scarf densely embroidered with harlequin palms, Indian production from Delhi in the 19th ...

If chatelaines are your thing then curl up with this book for a good dose of eye candy ... if you don't know much about chatelaines then you will have a great appreciation after read...

1970S Cream Polyester Chiffon Caplet With Lace Trimmings Crop Top

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 (?) ...

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 Linen & Cotton Embroidered Tulle Dress With Blue Hand Flowers

Art Nouveau 1890 Flamenco Pericon Fan Open 66cm X 34cm / 25,98in x 13,38in Ebonized wood. Ideal for cocktails and galas, for dancing and for breezing ...

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

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...

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

Circa 1825 India For export to Europe Rare Shawl or stole made of cotton tulle embroidered floss-silk made in Delhi at the beginning of the nineteenth century for fashion in Europe ...

Art Nouveau 1890 Flamenco Pericon Fan Open 66cm X 34cm / 25,98in x 13,38in Ebonized wood. Black with rhinestones , ideal for cocktails and galas, for ...

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...

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

Edwardian Cotton Chambray WWI Authentic War Nurse Uniform Dress

Edwardian Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Appliqué Empire Waist Top

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 ...

Edwardian Black & White Silk Cotton Embroidered Tulle Lace 1917 Early Art-Deco Dress

Wonderful 1980s Crêpe de Chine Scarf by Jean de Fabrèques Paris Jeanne Damas A wonderful large scarf, floral with shaded sky and background on Team The scarf is Unworn and safely st...

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

Edwardian Ivory Light Weight Silk Haute Couture Blouse With Mother-Of-Pearl Buttons From Paris

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...