Rare Early American Linen Corset w/ Provenance

Circa 1700's, a rare early American linen corset with provenance. The note attached reads, "These stays were worn the first time Jan 14th 1779 by Miss Susanna Lincoln of Taunton on her Wedding day contributed by Mrs. Park." Mrs. Park Lincoln donated the corset to a historical society that recently deaquisitioned the item. A wonderful period piece for the collector.

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Red Velvet Sequin Cape w/ Paris Label

A striking deep red velvet and sequin cape with a French label "A. Walles - 15 Rue Auber, Paris". It is very striking and in near mint condition, as it seems hardly used. The cape is embellished with lace and sequins.

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Fine Silk Bodice w/ Rouleaux Work

Circa 1800's, A romantic yellow silk bodice with Rouleaux, a lovely three-dimensional relief work that is padded and covered in silk. The detailed work is quite beautiful.

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Ornate French Gown by "Emile Pingat"

Circa 1880's, a ornate outfit by the renowned French designer of the 19th C., Emile Pingat. The bodice is quite lavish, with a stunning maroon-red velvet with ornate embroidery and metallic work on the bodice and sleeves. Please see detailed condition report.

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Circa 1860, Watered Silk Evening Dress

A lovely two piece evening dress with a lustrous sheen to the watered silk fabric. The design of delicate rose wreaths give the dress a soft feminine appeal. The cream silk bodice has whalebone supports, with rosette accents on the scalloped sleeves. In good condition, some wear on the edge of the skirt. The outfit was altered at a later date.

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Circa 1800's, Rare Canvas Ladies Shoes w/ Needlepoint Flowers

A wonderful pair of early shoes with a plush needlepoint bouquet of flowers at the front of the shoes. A rare pair of shoes that are made of canvas with a ruched silk border and silk inner lining. The colors are gentle, shades of blue, lilac, orange, rose and green comprise the floral design with a natural cream canvas. Stunning and quite rare!

$ 950.00

Circa 1820's, Fine Black Silk Shoes w/ Ribbons

A wonderful pair of ladies silk shoes that seem as if they were never worn. The finest black silk, a small silk rosette at the front of the shoe and perfect black silk ribbons that would have tied up the leg. The lining is comprised of the finest calfskin, and seems to have a signature. It is always rare to find shoes of this era in such good condition. A delicate and lovely pair.

$ 595.00

Exquisite Beaded & Embroidered Silk Evening Dress

Circa 1870's, a stunning ensemble! A lovely cream damask silk with a ribbon design, heavily embellished with fine satin stitch embroidery and seed pearls. There is a profuse amount of handwork on the front panel of the skirt, bodice, neckline and sleeves, with the added touch of the original wax flowers. There is a French label on the inner stays. The shop was located at 27 Strausbourg, St. Honore.

$ 1,950.00

Circa 1800's, Fine Figural Silk Panel

A very beautiful silk panel with a vignette of a lady in period costume surrounded by tiny sequins, and fine silk embroidered flowers and leaves with delicate bows on either end of the panel. A excellent design and good quality workmanship on this highly decorative silk.

$ 595.00

Circa 19th C. Lovely Ladies Dress w/ Flowers

A very late 1800's bodice and skirt with a wonderful brocade design of attractive flower sheaths. The bodice sleeves are ruched and trimmed with Irish Youghal and black lace, with additional black silk ribbons. The tiny buttons on the bodice are all hand covered silk. There is a stamped gold label on the inside of the bodice, it is difficult to read, possibly "Mme Hulot" with a crown and monogram.

$ 750.00

Exquisite 18th C. English Silk Embroidered Apron

Circa early 1700's, a stunning English Jacobean silk apron with elaborate foliage and exotic fruits worked in colored silk and gold threads. The design is quite amazing and the variety of stitching, and quality of workmanship takes one's breath away. A spectacular work of art, ideal for museum or serious collector.

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Rare 18th C. Jacobean Silk Embroidered Apron

Circa early 1700's, a most superb Jacobean silk embroidery apron with silk threads of pinks, greens, and blues worked in satin-stitch, couching and trellis cross stitch. The design and quality of the embroidery are excellent with meandering vines, exotic leaves and flowers. A work of art! A rare and wonderful item for the early textile collector.

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Fine 18th C. English Embroidered Silk Apron

A lovely and fine late 18th Century silk embroidered apron in cream silk with colorful silk satin-stitch floral embroidery bordering the apron. Lovely naturalistic pink carnations are on the corners of the apron. The quality of the embroidery is exceptional with fine naturalistic flowers and undulating leaves. A wonderful item for the collector of early items.

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Fine Silk Apron Front w/ Embroidery & Mother of Pearl Bugles

A most unusual silk apron worked with pink silk embroidered threads and Mother of Pearl bugle beads. The design is quite opulent, and the lovely embroidered flowers have assorted needlepoint fillings. Especially striking are the checkered fillings and threads that add a elegant touch. A very rare and unusual apron!

Price Upon Request

Rare 18th C. English Silk, Metallic & Beaded Needlecase

Circa 1700's, a rare and stunning pincushion or "Etui" with ornate beadwork and metallic work surrounding the heart-shaped mirrors. These mirrors were composed of silver nitrate and were extremely expensive in their day. The Etui has a unusual vignette at the top, which seems to hold a hand-painted ornate bird perched on a grape vine that has been beautifully painted. The bottom of the pincushion is covered with a fine floral silk, edged with a silver braid.

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Circa Late 1700's, Vibrant Silk Calash Ladies Bonnet

A wonderful emerald green color on this 18th C. silk calash ladies bonnet! Circa late 1700's, these were worn to protect the ladies extravagant hairstyles during the era. There are seven canes with the original bow on this lovely silk period bonnet. A wonderful item for the early costume collector.

$ 695.00