1900s Paris Couture Linen Collar Samples L. P. Hollander & Co., Antique Atelier Toiles, Fashion History
A rare and elegant glimpse into early 20th-century Parisian couture, this pair of original L. P. Hollander collar toiles captures the refined artistry of Edwardian tailoring. Made in Paris as sample pieces for an exclusive American fashion house, they embody … Read More
1920s House Dress Red Black Check Cotton Home Sewn Farmhouse Charm
Dating from the 1920s, this charming woman’s house dress captures the everyday artistry of a bygone era. It is beautifully home sewn in a red and black checked cotton—likely a semi-polished or mercerized weave, giving a soft, subtle sheen rather … Read More
1950 Dress Coat Combination Swing Style Block Printing Egyptian Influence Faille Fabric
Here is a fabulous matching coat and dress from the mid 1950’s. Made of gray (I believe rayon or rayon -cotton) faille yardage in a raised design weave. The dress and coat are spectacular with its hand block print design, … Read More
Antique Petticoat Victorian Edwardian White Slip Broderie Anglaise Embroidery Ruffle Trim
A beautiful summer white petticoat from the Victorian or Edwardian time era. The cotton slip is embellished with a gorgeous machine embroidered ruffle of Broderie Anglaise embroidery. The 15″ wide ruffle is layered over a under ruffle of plain white … Read More
Antique Silk Embroidery Apron Ribbon Trim Asian Influence 1900s
Antique from the early 1900’s to 1920’s, a cream silk apron with embroidery, accented with rows of tucks and ribbon ties. Cut in a triangle shape, this pinner apron is embroidered in a simple style of flowers, in an Asian … Read More
Dimity Long Apron Victorian 1900’s Embellished Handmade Rick Rack Lace Trim
Dating from the early 1900’s, a white dimity cotton long half apron. This pretty apron is embellished at the hem and edge of ties with rick rack lace. Creating this type of lace is very intriguing, as each rosette, or … Read More
Vintage 1940s Alberta Lingerie Pink Rayon Nightgown Bias Cut Lace Inset Glamour Gown
A softly glowing vintage Alberta Lingerie nightgown from the 1940s to early 1950s, beautifully bias cut in blush pink rayon with lace-trimmed insets that sculpt and flatters the figure. An elegant glamour piece with a deep V front and back, … Read More