Early 1800s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1800-1805 France Rare pastel blue silk day dress for the petite bourgeoisie dating from the French Consulat or the beginning of the Premier Empire. Background in gros de Naples silk with wild silk effect and variations in colour of the indigo or pastel (?) dye. Very high waist, long sleeves with small balloons at the shoulders. The bodice has a square neckline and is lined with linen and fluffy cotton. Front closure with four ties containing the chest. Sleeve lining in striped cotton. Interesting cut from the back to the back shoulders and fine pleats of the skirt raised by cords (lacunar), detail I never observed in the past. Three mini bathers in the bottom of the skirt with large bottom. This model is a transition between the Round Gown...

Edwardian Linen & Cotton Embroidered Tulle Dress With Blue Hand Flowers

Circa 1810 France Day dress in muslin and veil embroidered with plumetis, Mameluck sleeves , dating from the first French Empire. Large neckline in lace on a high-waisted fitted bodice. Small balloon sleeves with eyelets for tightening with a ribbon. Very long sleeves in cotton veil ending on a pointed wrist in lace way fingerless gloves. Long skirt with a small train whose volume is tightened at the back with a cotton tie. Impressive floral embroidery in the bottom of the skirt with petits points in white cotton very tight and scalloped at the bottom. Waist belt in white cotton cut in the bias. Excellent condition of color and conservation. This transparent dress...

Edwardian Ecru Linen Tea Dress With Hand Made Irish Crochet Lace Panels

Edwardian Off White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Cold Shoulder Dress