Item Tag 1890

Antique 1890s Victorian Mourning Bodice Silk Faille FrenchJet Beads Wounded Bird

By the 1890s, the mourning industry was enormous. First mourning demanded dull, non-reflective black fabrics — crape was the gold standard. The exterior fabric is silk faille — identifiable by its fine horizontal ribbing — which was considered an eminently dignified choice for second mourning, carrying just enough sheen without veering into inappropriate lustiness.

Antique lingerie. Europe, 1890.

Antique lingerie. Europe, 1890. This boudoir dress (nightgown) is very beautiful and elegant, with layers of lace at the front. The nightgown has long gigot sleeves. The sleeves end in cuffs beautifully decorated with lace. The back of the nightgown is a robe. The back is very beautiful, constructed from several layers of lace, with a wide frill at the hem. The item is in good condition. The seamstress spent many hours on the handiwork. The product is quite intricate, with an abundance of lace; lingerie of this quality is rare. A cotton nightgown from the turn of the century for a wealthy family. Bust 32-34", waist 26", shoulder to shoulder 12.5". Shipping 📦 to Australia may be more expensive, so check before purchasing.