19th Century Fashion

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Edwardian Bronze Silk Mesh Over Pale Pink Satin Gown With Long Sleeve

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

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 ...

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...

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...

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

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

Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves

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...

An exceptional, Impressive 4 parts Coffee service that stands on the tray made for it. All parts are hallmarked with the Austria - Hungarian DIANA head from 1870. Total weight of 5 parts 4 324 grams /900 sterling Measurement: The tray : Internal dimensions 52 cm without border, with border 62 long. Internal width without border 35 cm, with border 45 cm Tray weight 2 000 grams Coffee pot: Height of the pot 25 cm, base 12 cm in diameter, Circumference approximately 18 cm Coffee pot weight 874 grams Big pot...

Circa 1870-1880 France Beautiful silk lampas with a cherry and golden yellow Grand décor decoration in the taste of the designer Arthur Martin. A presentation leaf complete with its...

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...

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

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....

Edwardian Linen Handmade Lace Jacket

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

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

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...

1890S Lace Victorian Irish Crochet Top

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...

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"...

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

19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes Good pair of French Officers Epaulettes made in Red Silk and lined in black velvet, the fix...

Missoni Multicolour Suit Shirt and skirt totally made in italy in italian size range 44 Composition: Wool and rayon

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 ...

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.

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

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...

Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble

Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...

Edwardian White Lace Irish Crochet Jacket With Dragonfly Accents

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...

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...

Late 18th or early 19th century Ottoman Empire Astonishing and very early banyan, kaftan or ottoman coat dating from the late eighteenth century. Raw silk background with woven check...

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....

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 Odd Fellows Secret Society Cerimonial Robe With Antique Metal Trim

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...

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 ...

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

Edwardian White Lace Baby Doll Sleeveless Dress

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

1970S Cream Polyester Chiffon Caplet With Lace Trimmings Crop 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 ...

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...

1800S Black Victorian Silk & Lace Tiered Skirt With Appliqués

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...

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

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