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Note about measurements and wearing:
the fit of women's clothing of the 1920s and before is very hard to define.
The measurements here are approximate, to give an idea of size; nothing is guaranteed
to fit a person or dress form of those dimensions. Vintage clothing collectors have
different wearing rules; we don't think of garments made before 1870 as wearable.
If measurements are not given, the article is
of an age or condition appropriate for a museum
or non-wearing private collection.

Returns will not be accepted and
refunds will not be given
for items damaged by trying on or wearing.

Note about color:
We have tried to accurately portray the colors of items on our equipment.
Your computer monitor is different from ours, it is set lighter or dimmer,
and may show things with more blue or yellow.

IF COLOR or SIZE IS CRITICAL TO YOUR PURCHASE please e-mail us
for more information before you place an order.
We are interested in the survival of the garments, and excess shipping
does not promote garment health.



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	We have lots more, so if you don't see what you want below, send us a message. A special note: We regret that almost all of the items shown are already sold. Family obligations have kept us from updating our site. We ask for your understanding. The items shown below are still valuable in that they are representative of the kinds of items we have available. We have recently shot many more photos of items in our stock, and we will post them as soon as we can. We will never be able to post all of the items in our inventory, so we hope that you will let us know what you're looking for by sending us an e-mail at: info@victori.com

	Cathy's Top Selections:
	To order one of these items: orders@victori.com
	Note about measurements and wearing: the fit of women's clothing of the 1920s and before is very hard to define. The measurements here are approximate, to give an idea of size; nothing is guaranteed to fit a person or dress form of those dimensions. Vintage clothing collectors have different wearing rules; we don't think of garments made before 1870 as wearable. If measurements are not given, the article is of an age or condition appropriate for a museum or non-wearing private collection. Returns will not be accepted and refunds will not be given for items damaged by trying on or wearing. Note about color: We have tried to accurately portray the colors of items on our equipment. Your computer monitor is different from ours, it is set lighter or dimmer, and may show things with more blue or yellow. IF COLOR or SIZE IS CRITICAL TO YOUR PURCHASE please e-mail us for more information before you place an order. We are interested in the survival of the garments, and excess shipping does not promote garment health.
		Robe, England, about 1800. Yellow/black/red cotton print, very large, loose "Turkish" style with a suggestion of a high waistline. Red wooden buttons at neck. Cotton lining intact. A few gray smudges near hem, but no destructive stains or visible damage, overall condition excellent. *SOLD*
		"The Georgian dress," black figured velvet evening dress, probably 1810-20. Empire waist, black tulle neck frill with silver metallic trim, some discolored to blue. Black-on-black raised design: vertical stripes alternating with star/flower pattern. This dress was in the collection of a woman who bought antique clothing in the former East Germany. She collected some stage costumes and some actual clothing that had been used on the stage. This dress could be one of the latter: it does not resemble later 19th-century fancy dress costumes. Lining: tan cotton with a small blue pattern. Alteration and damage: two rents in skirt, front neckline altered, train possibly cut to triangular shape. Interesting; scarce in the U.S. *SOLD*
		"Pig trough stockings," ivory machine knitted silk with simple clocked design,19th c. Family notes connect these stockings with a bizarre wedding custom. See my "Quick Topics" page. *SOLD*
		Ceil Chapman label black knit jersey dress, probably late 1940s. Drapery at hips, similar to the "pannier" style of other Chapman dresses of about 1949. Wide V neck with turquoise and clear glass beading arranged in rays, a few beads loose; condition otherwise excellent. Narrow calf-length skirt with back slit. Small, about 24" waist, 30" bust. Fitted bodice with side zip, Chapman label in side seam. *SOLD*
		Taupe velvet wide-brim hat with peacock blue plumes around brim, about 1913-20. Blue feather under brim, meant to show, suggests this was worn at an extreme tilt. Condition excellent. 9612006 $225.00
		Ivory satin wedding dress, mid-1890s. Shiny cream silk satin over strong cotton lining. Gored skirt, big shirred leg-o-mutton sleeves. Wearable condition: no damage, brownish heel mark near back hem and age-grayed chiffon yoke and cuffs, otherwise no stains. Bodice waist 23", skirt waist 24", bust 38-30", bodice 16" long, skirt 40" long, shoulders 17" across. 2005020 $695.00
		Child dress, about two-year-old size, 1860s, England. Strong,starched white cotton with black braid trim, possibly made for mourning; an unusual item in the U.S. Wide neckline, short sleeves and skirt; probably worn with an underdress. Stitches indicate where a few loops of braid are missing; overall condition very good. *SOLD*
		"Titanic tunic," the perfect 1912 evening overbodice. White net embroidered with bugle beads, uneven-hem overskirt, winglike sleeves. Waistband 38", bust and hip areas accommodate at least 40". Wearable with a loose fit over smooth formals of today. 9903017 $185.00 *SOLD*
		Saffron chiffon overdress, mid-1920s, exotic Art Deco fabric with large metallic Oriental-style motifs. Small, shoulders somewhat delicate. One shoulder strap slightly higher than the other. Hips (meant to be loose) accommodate about 46", bust about 36", no defined waist. *SOLD*
		Spectacular brown velvet wide-brim cloche, about 1922. Brown lace brim lining slightly frayed, otherwise no damage. Deep crushed-look crown; thick brown and white feathers form a birdlike effect at side of very wide oval brim. *SOLD*
		Dress shown in the wedding photograph of Mary Elizabeth Cornelius, wearing the dress at the time of her marriage around 1892. Since then, the frill has been removed from the neckline; this is the only change to the dress. It is in three pieces: skirt, bodice and belt. The only soil is light dust on the underside of the train and some smudges left in some places by the metal hooks; all may be removable with expert cleaning. The bodice waistband measures about 24" and the skirt waistband about 26". (Photo is marked Springfield, MO. and is included with the dress.) (Our own photos of the dress itself to be added soon.) 200701 $995.00
		Tea dress, about 1930, red/beige sheer chiffon print over attached solid beige lining. Lining measurements: hips and waist both about 30", no defined waist. Overdress slightly larger. Faint tan storage stains blend with print. *SOLD*
		Black velvet hat, about 1910-15, large oval brim with four see-through black net inserts. Crown lining replaced; black and white plumes apparently original, condition excellent. 9801001 $220.00
		Ivory satin wedding dress with lace trim and headpiece, about 1926. Sleeveless bodice with dropped waist; long-sleeved overblouse hooks to the dress. Graduated handkerchief-style hem, very long train, snap side closure. Fitted headpiece is a slightly different color and pattern of lace from the dress, as if worn earlier by another bride.Dress is sleeveless with sheer net shoulder area; worn over this is a long-sleeved lace/satin overblouse 17" long at back. Dress has side snaps, overblouse has no closure, is more fitted and measures slightly smaller than the dress. Bust of dress about 29", dropped waist 32", hip level (meant to be wide) about 42". Dress 40" long at front, lengthens gradually to a yard-wide train that trails 5' behind the wearer. Headpiece features very delicate net train (easily replaced) which matches the dress train in length. *SOLD*
		Black velvet wide-brim hat with gold straw flower and feather trim, about 1913. Crown lining missing, condition otherwise very good. 9612007 $195.00
		Edwardian greatcoat, black wool with elaborate braid trim, Strong and heavy, gray cotton lining in good condition, warmly padded inside. Unfitted style, meant to fall loosely over different kinds of dresses, from day to evening. About 46" long, shoulders 22" wide, bust accommodates about 48". 9805011 $195.00
		Aesthetic wedding dress, about 1889. Off-white silk, unweighted, in good condition, with tan cotton lining. Bodice overlay drapes around body, hooks behind large mother-of-pearl buckle (buckle has two small points, handle with care). Style suggests ancient Greek and medieval aesthetic inspiration. Very small: shoulders about 16" across, waistband 23", bust about 25". *SOLD*
		Infant presentation coat and shoulder cape, about 1890s, ivory flannel, very lavishly embroidered, good condition, one button missing. 30" long. 9805013 $85.00
		Slim, bias-cut evening wedding dress and stole, 1931. Creamy white satin, very deep-slashed shoulders and high-wired neck (handle neck with care), many round satin-covered buttons up back. Small; dress about 48" long, bust 3l", waist about 25", hips 32". Tiny worn spot on bodice, otherwise good condition. *SOLD*
		Black/pastel net 2-pc. day dress, about 1905. Dotted net with black background, pink and yellow floral pattern applied. Bodice has 3/4 length puffed-out sleeves, black taffeta lining in good condition (store with care). Skirt probably worn over black petticoat, now missing: skirt is displayed here over modern black taffeta wedding slip. Skirt trains slightly in back. Good size: skirt waist 30", bust 40"+, bodice waist 32". 2007019 $325
	*SOLD*	The items below have been sold, but they're so special we thought you might like to see some of them just for fun.
		18th-century men's vest, from England: silk front with embroidered chinoiserie; laced linen back. Some condition problems: silk fraying in a few places, underarm and pocket damage and some repairs by previous owners. Overall condition is good, surprising for a Georgian vest on the U.S. market; woven silk buttons all in place (bottom button is damaged), embroidery still spectacular. *SOLD*
		Edwardian reception coat: very elaborate off-white Battenberg lace over light gray accordion-pleated chiffon, which forms ruffles at hem and ends of wide sleeves. White silk satin lining in good condition. About 17" across shoulders, 42" long. No closure, meant to be worn open. Accompanying newspaper clipping, describing a 1964 fashion show where this was modeled, says it was originally "worn by Mrs. W.C. Gilbreath when she attended a reception honoring Theodore Roosevelt aboard the S.S. President Cleveland." *SOLD*
		Silk/linen natural-color pongee cape, 1920s, very loose fitting, wide floral-patterned ribbon trim. Deep ruffled hood lined in pink silk. Colorful print silk ribbon at neck and down front, beginning to fray. Some dark smudges and discolorations, barely visible. Condition otherwise good. *SOLD*
		Blue/golden brown velvet and wool child dress, about 1889. Approximately three-year-old size, dress 25" long. Body is teal blue wool, gold velvet bodice front, cuffs and collar. Elbow creases are the only signs of wear. *SOLD*
		Blue/multicolored velvet dress, good size, about 1920. Tunic style, solid blue body with colorful figured velvet raglan sleeves, over light cotton lining with elaborate closure of hooks, snaps, sashes and overlays. Condition of velvet excellent; lining in good condition but should be treated with caution. Lining measurements: bust about 36", hips about 38", dropped waist 30". (This could be worn without hooking the lining, which is somewhat thin.) Shoulders about 20" across. *SOLD*
		China silk/Battenberg lace indoor jacket, very lavish, early 1900s. Three-quarter length; about 17" across shoulders. Worn open, loosely fitted. Strong, high-relief Battenberg over silk lining; in good condition with slight wear at neck. *SOLD*
		Red/black paisley-pattern flannel wrapper, about 1900. Good condition: faint wear near waistband hook, no major damage, no stains. Yoke bodice, fairly wide sleeves, very attractive style. Waistband 27", shoulders 17", bust about 37" (some room to spare), bodice length 17", skirt length 38". 2004002 $95. *SOLD*







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