Antique late Victorian-Edwardian intricate pieced lace sheer wedding gown dress

Description

View Antique late Victorian-Edwardian intricate pieced lace sheer wedding gown dress with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. These laces are beautifully pieced together, with bands and sections of semi-sheer cotton batiste fabric. On top of all that, the cotton batiste has been hand-embroidered, with large butterflies in white cotton thread, both in flight and repose (adorned with flowers as well), and these butterflies overlay the lace in places. Dress in exquisite antiquity, in this all hand-sewn, pieced, hand-tatted lace gown, hand-embroidered with butterflies! In my 25+ years of dealing with vintage and antique garments, I have never come across another hand-made piece quite this lovely. Made during the late Victorian to early Edwardian times (1890's-early 1900's), this ethereal gown is perfect for a Summer, or warm-weather wedding. It has been constructed of multiple style of laces, all hand-tatted, and some with 3-dimensional effects. These laces are beautifully pieced together, with bands and sections of semi-sheer cotton batiste fabric. On top of all that, the cotton batiste has been hand-embroidered, with large butterflies in white cotton thread, both in flight and repose (adorned with flowers as well), and these butterflies overlay the lace in places. Toward the skirt hem, we have an incredible tear-drop design, in which one of the finer laces curls around in a trompe l'oeil effect. Overall, masterful work for not only the hand-embroidery, but really, the overall design, of being able to piece the laces together with such fluid effect. (In fact, I thought this dress might be attributed to the Boué Sisters/ Boué Sœurs, but the inside finishing isn't of Parisian couture standards, as far as I know) The silhouette is sheath-like, with a fairly high (jewel) neckline, and 1/2 length sleeves. Closure at center back consists of 20 tiny metal hooks & hand-sewn loops, plus eight tiny button & loop closures at center back bodice area. I have photographed this gown, over a black fabric, in order to show off the condition and details -please note that this dress is, in fact, completely semi-sheer to sheer. Overall condition is absolutely near mint, with just a few flaws to note; two very light stains at left inner sleeve cuff, some teeny pinhead-sized holes in places, and many small unnoticeable repairs throughout -I've spent years restoring this dress to its current condition, please understand that it is this reason, plus it's uniqueness and craftsmanship, that it is priced at the price it is. No labels or maker's marks. Please review photographs for full details -and I'm always happy to send more! Measurements: - 15 inches across from shoulder to shoulder - 14 inch length sleeves - 12.5 inch upper arm circumference - up to 36 inch bust - up to 26 inch waist (fits 24-25 inches slightly better) - up to 36 inch hips - 56 inch total length from shoulder to hem Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries!  ♥, Miss Master *Proud member of the Vintage Fashion Guild* Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories › Specialty › Vintage › Women's Vintage Clothing › Dresses. Brand: Handmade.

Occasion

Wedding

Chest Size

up to 36 inches

Waist Size

up to 26 inches max

Size

XS

Decade

1890s

Color

White

Material

Lace

Brand

Handmade

Size Type

Regular

Style

Maxi

Original/Reproduction

Original

Hip Size

36 inches max

Waist to Hem

40 inches

Look

Victorian

Shoulder to Shoulder

15 inches

Country of Origin

Unknown

Shoulder to Hem

56 inches