Silk Baby Booties

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #761533
5322

Very well made silk baby booties from an estate in San Francisco. The hand stitching is exquisite. Please note there is some light blue faded color on the bottom of the booties. I'm not sure why this is so. See photos. The silk is in excellent condition. Circa 1870.

Infant's White Cotton Dress, 1912

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1920: item #755219
8100

Hand made in 1912, this baby's dress looks delicate and is in excellent condition, ready to be worn. The dress was purchased from the woman who originally wore it. The only repair needed was to replace the two mother of pearl buttons in the back. Measures 8 inches across at the shoulders and 13 inches long.

Antique British Royal Naval Officer's Bicorn Hat & Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1800: item #749735
2068

Rare fine antique Royal Navy bicorn officer's hat made of genuine beaver pelt with matching custom carrying case - circa 1795 - 1812. This truly a piece of history (from Admiral Nelson's fleet?). Includes dress ribbon, gilt gold hat epaulets. The red silk interior lining is signed "Fraser & Davis - Portsmouth". The carrying case has a mounted copper plaque. Verified comparable sales include Bonhams Oxford April 12, 2005 "Arms & Armour" sale - lot # 483 - $632 (GBP 332) including premium.

Victorian HAND EMBROIDERED BLOOMERS c1900

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1910: item #739125
5652

An Victorian pair of hand-embroidered cotton bloomers c1880-90. These undergarments measure 30" at the waist or 24-1/2" unextended (they have two extensions for sizing with cotton loops and bone buttons); they measure 24" long. The beautifully hand-embroidered lower edge has openwork and floral decoration beneath a lined design; they are in excellent original condition with no rips, stains, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issue... Click for details

GENTLEMAN'S EMBROIDERED VEST

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1837 VR: item #722820
7834

A dark blue gentleman's waistcoat vest embroidered with roses in bloom and other flowers. Seven raised, padded buttons and two small pockets. In excellent condition, and very suitable for shadow box framing. Measures about 20" X 17" when laid out. Ca 1820.

PAIR OF BEADED MOCCASINS

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #718794
7809

Pair of beaded Native American moccasins. These came with an attached label reading "Very rare Crow Moccasins from Montana in beautiful condition with olive coloring, circa 1860". Although this date may be correct, we did not write the label and are not certain of the age. The beads are in geometric patterns of green, pink, white, dark blue and yellow. In very good condition, although with slight soiling that indicates they were once worn. RL*

Chinese Rain Coat and Hat

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1920: item #711361
7392

Chinese rain coat and hat. The Coat measures 36w x 26" h, the hat 16" diameter x 4". RL*

Antique Beaver Fur Mens Top Hat

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1910: item #704905
223

Antique Beaver Fur Mens Top Hat

c.1900s

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Antique Boy Child's Dress & Leather Shoes

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #683460

This darling antique brown dress that is completely lined is all handmade with no sewing machine stitches. It is made of lovely satin with a diagonal tone in tone very wide check. The strip of fabric above the hem is black and sewn with lighter colored zig-zag thread embellishments. The other hems all have the same sewn embellishments. There is a big snappy sash with a bow at the waist. The back opening has tiny mother-of-pearl buttons that close with loops. It is approximately 23 inches long -... Click for details

Vintage Gown, Linen Hand Embroidered Lace Ribbonwork

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1920: item #631208
A0003

This nightgown is divine! If it fit me, I would be wearing it right now ! The linen is so fine and drapey,very light weight batiste. The ecru lace has hand embroidered design on machine net. The left shoulder is adorned with a beautiful oval of ribbonwork rosettes,and drawnwork,embroidery, and 35 rows of pin tucking across the front....ALL by hand! This collector piece is to be admired but also enjoyed in the best sense...if you ever sleep in fine antique linen, then you know what I mean. It's ... Click for details