Vintage 60s Pastel Yellow Pintuck Crochet Empire Waist Ruffle Hem Prairie Dress
Bell sleeves + ruffle hem. fully lined aside from sleeves. Don’t let this gem slip away!
1880’s Deep Green Velvet & Chocalate Brown Silk Faille 2 Pc Dress
This two piece dress made of green velvet and brown silk Faille is such a rich combination. It was created in the late 1880’s or early 1890’s. The skirt is lined in a brown cotton lining and is in good condition. The bodice is made of brown silk with deep green velvet sleeves and black cotton lace. There are a few holes in the lace. The inside lining which is patchwork has some staining and there are two large holes in one of the sleeves. See photo. The bodice has a bust of 34 inches a waist of 21 inches and shoulders of 12 inches. The skirt has a waist of 22 inches and a front length of 43 inches. She was slender and tall.
1870’s Copper Silk & Turquoise Velvet Bustle Day Dress
This 1870’s copper silk and deep turquoise velvet is part of a three piece ensemble. The overskirt is missing. The bodice has inner brown cotton which has stains. The underarms have bad repairs, splits, wear and holes. See photos. The bodice placket has had buttons replaced by hooks and eyes and most of its hook and eyes replaced with snaps. There is discoloration and scatters small holes through both the bodice and the skirt. The bodice has a bust of 34 inches, a waist of 26 inches and shoulders that measure 14.5 inches across. The sleeves are 30 inches long. The skirt has a waist band of 35 inches and a front length of 38.5 inches. Most of the brown cotton lining of the skirt is good but it has some wear and holes at the top front of the skirt.