victorian

I’m having a hard time figuring out how to date this jacket! It’s in immaculate condition (which makes me think it’s not super old) but I can’t tell if it’s vintage or antique? It is handmade and very professionally tailored. Royal blue wool with black trimmings. Trimmings are hand stitched. It...

I just acquired this beautiful skirt (over petticoat?) but identifying it is totally out of my wheelhouse! I think it’s Victorian, due to the aging, materials and the hem protection along the bottom. Can anyone confirm? I think it’s silk lined with cotton/linen. It has velvet and lace trimmings...

Hi everyone. I'm hoping someone can help me identify the pictured corset—It's been in my collection for several years, but the only history I've located is the included newspaper advertisement. It's a Hercules Supporting Corset & it was patented on November 19, 1878. I've also shared it on the...

I have been working on my fashion history library and recently finished listing 6 1880 Peterson's magazines complete with their engravings and Les Mode Parisiennes full color fashion engravings. It really is fun to have such an extensive read for 1 year. The magazines are delicate but so...

Hello! I am working on making a 1/3rd scale historical dress, and have fallen for this top design from "Hecklinger's ladies garments How to cut and make up ladies garments": My problem is, I cannot seems to find anything that looks quite like it. The author of the book lived in the 1800s, but...

Hi guys! First time posting here and really excited! I've loved vintage for as long as I can remember, my dad took me school shopping at a vintage store when I was about 13 and I've loved it ever since. I've always said I wanted my own vintage store but never really thought it would ever pan...

I have taken about a hundred images of this label trying to read what the writing is. Is it a shop name? name and address? I don't read or write French so very difficult. Researching the Victorian coat it is a mantel ? It is a cape /capelet? Inderneath it looks like a bustier . It has hook and...