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THE VICTORIAN LADY

In the Victorian Lady you will find those unique vintage and antique items the Victorian lady. You will find a wide assortment of time period clothing here from Mid 19th Century, Victorian, Edwardian, Mid 20th Century. Take a browse and remember when ...

Please see The Victorian Lace and Crochet Nightgown Shop for unique antique and vintage lace and crochet yoke nightgowns from the Victorian and Edwardian Era. 

Most clothing items listed here have been gently hand soaked, hand washed and rinsed and line dried or laid flat to dry. Please read the description, which will state if it has been cleaned. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding a particular item.  All items are sold in "as is" condition.

Please remember that all vintage and antique items should be shown the care and respect they deserve for their age.  Treasure them. Vintage and antique material is delicate. Except for Dry Clean Only items, please hand wash vintage and antique linens with mild soap such as Woolite, hand rinse and line dry or lay flat to dry. We do not recommend starch as this tends to turn fabrics yellow.

$224.95 RARE! Museum Quality 1860s Victorian Civil War Era Matinee Morning Wrapper - Item #514

RARE! 1860s Victorian Civil War Era Matinee Morning Wrapper. Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous is the only words to really describe this piece. It is museum quality. This matinee or morning wrapper has extremely fine quality in workmanship.  It features Civil War Era dropped shoulders, gathers sleeves, very intricate insertion lace and tiny extensive pleating.  It has lovely carved mother of pearl buttons which are hide inside a placket. The top of the collar is open for a pin to close it.  It is made out of a cream cotton.  It would fit a size 8 to possibly 12.  It has been in our private collection for numerous years and has been well looked after. Please click on the picture to see additional pictures of this beauty.  Pictures just do not due this piece justice.

 This Matinee is very similar to the Matinee featured on page 95 of Joanne Olian's book "Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from 'La Mode Illustree'".  We use this book as one of our sources in identifying and dating our Victorian and Edwardian clothes.  Our Matinee has the drop shoulders dating it to the 1860s, where as the one in the book does not have the drop shoulders and is dated at 1887.  Our Matinee is also very similar in style to the #12 white bodice, she has listed in her book on page 5, dated 1862.

It has s very faint age stain on the top back by the collar.  You would have to really look close to see it.  It only has a few pin holes, possibly 2 in the back and a 1/4" tiny tear in the back and one tiny 1/4" tear in the lace on the bottom front.  We did not repair them since they should be repaired professionally. For its age, it is in excellent condition.  It has been gently soaked when we first obtained it.  It was obtained from an estate sell several years back.  It was found in a truck with other civil war era pieces, including the fiche we have listed this week.   This item qualifies for USPS First Class Mail.  Please choose a shipping method that includes insurance. We hope whoever purchases this Matinee will lovingly care for it.  It is rare that you would find a Matinee, let alone one in this great condition. You will not be disappointed. 

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$149.95 Rare 1860s Civil War Era Antique Victorian Bobbin Lace Fichu - Item #303

This is a gorgeous Bobbin Lace Fichu dating around the mid 1800s in excellent condition for its age.  It measures 65" long, including lace.  The width measured at the widest spot in the center with the lace is 26" wide. You can click on the picture to be linked to close ups of the fichu.  The voile material is a fine light weight semi transparent cotton. It may even be considered batiste material.

 This was an estate find.  It was found in an attic trunk surrounded by other items from the 1800s.  Truly a wonderful and beautiful fichu. 

We believe this to be bobbin lace trim. The lovely bobbin lace is approximately 3" wide. We saw only one small break in the bobbin lace.   It has been gently laundered and is in pristine condition. We could not find any stains or holes upon inspection, except for the small break in the bobbin lace. 

Please click on the picture to be taken to additional pictures of this fichu. This fichu is very similar to the Maria Antoinette fichu pictured on page 4 of Joanne Olian's book "Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from 'La Mode Illustree'".  We use this book as one of our sources in identifying and dating our Victorian and Edwardian clothes.

This item qualifies for USPS First Class Mail.  Please choose a shipping method that includes insurance. A wonderful, beautiful and rare piece of history.

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$149.95 Rare 1860s Antique Victorian Civil War Era Summer Black Silk and Lace Mourning Shawl - Item #383

This is a beautiful Antique Victorian 1860s Civil War Era Black Summer Mourning Shawl.  The material appears to be silk.  This would appear to be a summer black mourning shawl.  There is beautiful 5 1/2" wide lace at the bottom of the shawl, several inset lace panels and 3/4" lace on the front and all around the inset lace and the bottom lace. There is a seam at the shoulders and one down the back.  There are 2 small holes in the bottom lace which can be seen in the picture and a small hole in the inset lace.  There are pin holes spread through out this shawl which is typical for a textile that is 145 years old.  Really for the age, it is in great condition. It appears to be for a smaller woman. This was obtained at an estate where there was other civil war era clothes and uniforms etc. It is in "as found" condition. Please click on the picture to see additional pictures and views of this shawl. You can click on any picture to expand the view. This is a great piece for display.

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124.95 Lemaire Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Item #221

This is a great working pair of Lemaire Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses.  They are stamped on the underside of the middle bar with the Lemaire logo "bee" on one side and the number #63 of the other side of the bridge. The frame appears to be aluminum and the remainder brass.  When we purchased these opera glasses from an auction house, we were told they dated pre-civil war.  We have not been able to verify the information.  The optics work great and they expand and collapse as they were meant to.  There is some rubbing to the brass from where fingers have been as shown in the picture.  Please email or phone if you would like additional pictures or a picture of the stamps. Great looking pair for the opera or to have as a decoration on your vanity.

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$124.95 Vintage Jules Miller Black Velvet Cape, Size M - Item #211

This is a gorgeous and dressy black velvet cape that you have been looking for for those holiday parties or those opera nights.  The velvet is plush and thick. It has  a ruffled neckline with a snap and a velvet tie.  There are pleats running down the shoulder area to the bust area to make the cape fan out. There are two additional snaps down the front.  It is fully lined in heavy satin.  It has a deep pocket on the inside of both sides of the front.  It has a cut out on each side of the coat to put you hands through.  It is mid calf length and measures 47" from top to bottom.  It It is a woman's size medium. The label reads "Jules Miller, & Son Inc., Water Repellent, Stain Resistant, Dry Clean". It is in excellent condition. We have been unable to find a date for this cape but it is vintage. Such an impressive cape. Please choose Federal Express Home Delivery Shipping at checkout.

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$34.95 Vintage White Beaded Evening or Bridal Clutch - Item #292

This is a gorgeous Vintage White Beaded Evening or Bridal Clutch. It is totally beaded on the outside.  It has been beaded with white seed beads and luminous ivory colored glass bugle beads. Truly a work of art.  We can't even imagine the amount of hours it took to make this clutch. It has an ivory satin lining with one open pocket.  It snaps close. The only marking we see is the word "Victory" on the snap. The clutch is white and ivory. If you would like more pictures, please email or call us.

The clutch is in great condition for its age.  All beading is intact.  There are about 3 bugle beads that have a line through them which may mean they may be cracked.  They are not loose and at still intact. This evening clutch would make a gorgeous bridal clutch or look great with a pair of white leather gloves on a vintage or antique dresser or dressing table.

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$69.95 Genuine Vintage 1950 Alligator and Leather Kelly Purse - Item #222

This is a Genuine Vintage Alligator Kelly Purse from 1950 that has the whole alligator on it.  It has an all leather interior with an open pocket and zippered pocket.  The straps can be adjusted or doubled as seen in the picture.  It is in great condition.  The only issue we see is that the strap ends where they meet the purse are not as sturdy as the rest of the strap.  Depending on usage of the bag, they can be resew to where the straps are still very strong.  You may see additional pictures of this purse by clicking on the picture. Enjoy this unique treasure.

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