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Original Civil War White Western Prairie Homesteader Shirtwaist Dress -XS, 1860s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In astounding condition, this shirtwaist dress is a perfect example of what a pioneer woman might have worn on her journey to the American West during the mid-19th century. Its Weste...
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1860s American Princess Cut Dresses

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Civil War Era Batiste Petticoat with Valenciennes Alencon Lace
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an exquisite batiste petticoat, from the Civil War era, having bands of eyelet insertions
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Petticoats

Rare 1960s Civil War Era Victorian Organic Cotton Hand Sewn Blouse
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Civil War Era Victorian Organic Cotton Hand Sewn Blouse
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1860s Unknown Shirts

1800s Victorian Civil War Calico Frontier House Shirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
1800s Victorian Civil War Calico Frontier House Shirt. Indigo hand made (single stitch) house shirt
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1860s Blouses

Rare Civil War Era Circa 1860 Ladies Silk Lace Visiting Bodice
Located in London, GB
Wonderful and entirely original, as found, antique Victorian Civil War era pink silk stripe
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1860s American Blouses

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White Lace Detail Slip Dress, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
White Lace-Detail Slip Dress, 1930s. Lace overlay to bust, natural waist seam, and full length skirt.
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset waistcoat and maxi skirt, c. 1995-7
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening ensemble. Halter neck double breasted waistcoat with built in corset and signature gold orb buttons, and fishtail maxi skirt. c. 1995-7
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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...
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1920s Unknown Evening Gowns

Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red knit cape poncho by Azzedine Alaia. It is elbow length with a stand up collar and a subtle abstract horizontal pattern in rows around the cape. There is a zipper at ...
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1990s French Capes

Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s
Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s
$1,200
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ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 "Eshu" Black Plaid Boiled Wool Fold Top Wrap Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 "Eshu" Black & Plaid Boiled Wool Fold Top Wrap Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2000 “Eshu”; Runway...
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Early 2000s Italian Wrap Skirts

1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really flattering the body. Nude illusion de...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress. Interesting origami bodice design. Ties at waist at back. Built in tulle petticoat.
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress
1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress
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1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Grecian Style Gathered Dress
Located in London, GB
A white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Lacroix Patou Haute Couture "Joy" Jeweled Dress with Cape, 1985 / 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Christian LaCroix Haute Couture for the House of Patou ... #24 "JOY" of the Fall/Winter 1985/1986 collection. Both pieces fashioned of navy blue silk chiffon. Halter dress wit...
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20th Century French Evening Dresses

John Galliano Embroidered White Silk Chiffon Evening Dress, SS 2006
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Dress by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2006, constructed from layered ivory silk chiffon with an integrated power mesh slip and a ruched chiffon waistband overlaying the hips. The sle...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Givenchy Autumn-Winter 1996 grey pinstripe strapless jumpsuit
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano for Givenchy Autumn-Winter 1996 grey pinstripe strapless jumpsuit - two hidden side pockets - internal wired bra - invisible zip fastening on side seam - wide leg pants
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1990s French Jumpsuits

1920s White Cottage Dress with Hand-embroidery and Pull-work
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s White Cottage Dress with Hand-embroidery and Pull-work. White cottage dress with multicolored embroidery with pull-work and smocking details. Pin-pleats on the back of the neck...
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1920s Day Dresses

Atelier Versace transparent plastic and red wool mini dress and jacket, fw 1995
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Atelier Versace; Red wool strapless bustier mini dress with transparent plastic trim and built in corset. Sold with a matching jacket with plastic yoke and silver zip fastenings. A...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1890S White Organic Cotton Lace Victorian Knickers
Located in New York, NY
1890S White Organic Cotton & Lace Victorian Knickers
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1890s Casual Dresses

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