 MOST BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN PRECIOUS PINTUCKS AND LACES HAND STITCHED CHRISTENING GOWN This unique Victorian Christening Gown is thoroughly embellished with the finest extremely tiny hand stitched pintucks that are out of this world ! Bodice front and back as well as the 9 " bottom hem diagonal design are covered with alternating pintucks and laces. The bodice high waist adjusts with vintage silk satin ties beaded through the hand done lace in the front. Back closure five tiny pearl buttons. Sweetest detail on the 6 1/2" sleeves ( measured from under the arm ) includes entredeaux , vertical tiny pintucks and lace followed by a lace ruffled edge. Length : 39" Chest : 18 " Neckline : 10 1/2" Circumference of hem ruffle : 92" approx. A true work of art showing the finest workmanship and many hours of love involved ! Soft fine cotton batiste , in ready to wear clean very good sturdy condition , no spots, tears . Waiting for a special baby angel ! $ 299.00 SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS !
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 C.1880 QUALITY VICTORIAN WHITEWORK ALL HAND DONE Shamrocks CHRISTENING GOWN ! Hand assembled , most lovely 47 inches long with wonderful raised superb whitework decoration to the central panel, hand embroidered scalloped side panels to the skirt and countless rows of handstitched pintucks. The bodice indicates its Irish origin with embellished whitework shamrocks ! A pretty scalloped whitework trim decorates the neck edge to the bodice along with the most dainty pretty decorated short pointed edged sleeves. Adjustable ties in the back that close with 2 mother of pearl buttons. An adjustable tie at the waist also. This exceptionally long skirt towards the hemline is decorated at the sides and around the back of the skirt with 4 rows of handstitched pintucks along with a trimming of scalloped whitework to the hemline. measurements: Chest: across underarm to underarm: 17" Length: 47" Most eyecatching ,sturdy, in excellent condition, crisp , ideal for both boy or girl , sparkling white and ready for use ! $325.00 SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS !
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 BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY SHEER VICTORIAN GOWN Consists of sheer baby muslin/batiste with combination of hand and machine work. The amazing handworked bodice shows one large butterfly in the center , 2 smaller on each side, inserts of flower designed lace, french knots , embroidered tiny leaves and flowers.Highly decorated this work is very finely done. The closeup of the bodice makes it appear as heavy but it is not and is shown for the detail of the design. Tiny openwork entredeaux around the neckline , between bodice butterfly design and across the bodice front. The back of the bodice closes with 2 lovely pearl buttons and 5 tiny pintucks on each side. The gathered lace trimmed sleeves are 5 1/2" long measured from underneath the arm pit. The sheer skirt has a gorgeous embroidered lower section finished with a scalloped hem. Measurements: chest: 20" shoulder to shoulder: 9" length: 38" sleeve: 5 1/2" Clean in excellent condition ! SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ! $ 229.00 Great Value Buy ! SALE $179.00 SAVE $50
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 STUNNING CINDERELLA FANTASY FRILLY VALENCIENNE LACES CHRISTENING GOWN ! VICTORIAN c1880 FABULOUS SUPER FULL OUTSTANDING CHOICE ! Light airy beautiful laces adorn this soft quality cotton beauty. Like Cinderella's entrance to the ball This gown attracts everyone's attention. Eyecatching rows of finest lace with pintucking start at the neckline down to the hemline where it is met by a five inch wide BUTTERFLY Valencienne lace flounce. 14 1/2" border of laces and pintucking surround this gown all around the entire hemline .Deep 2 1/2" side lace frills ascend up from the hemline to shoulder level most exquisitely ! The top of the bodice near neckline is decorated with a deeply gathered lace flounce. On each side of the bodice central panel which is richly lace covered are 7 vertical pintucks . Three quarter length sleeves are trimmed with lace at the edge. Back of gown having adjustable ties to the neck and waist. Measurements : CHEST : 25" LENGTH : 44 1/2" NECK : 11 1/2" SHOULDER TO SHOULDER :10" UNDER ARM SLEEVE LENGTH: 5 1/4" HEM CIRCUMFERENCE : 94" WAIST : 18" SPARKLING WHITE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND READY FOR BABY TO WEAR ON HER SPECIAL CHRISTENING DAY ! SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ! THIS GOWN IS AN EXCEPTIONAL RARE FIND ! $549.99 SOLD SALE PRICE $479.99 SAVE $70
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 ORNATE VALENCIENNE AND BOBBIN LACES GOWN Vintage 1930 finest soft cotton all hand assembled Christening Gown with rich looking flowers of Valencienne lace and scalloped flounce. Deep 14 1/4" panel decoration to the skirt made up of pintucking rows, floral whitework and handworked bobbin lace continues all around to the back. The two panels of whitework all hand done made with the most tiny stitches in floral work and connecting entredeaux at top and bottom of each panel . High waisted bodice embellished with bobbin lace vertical rows , herringbone decoration set off with silk streamers. Neckline and sleeves are beaded through with Victorian silk ribbons that can be adjusted in size for baby. 2 mother of pearl tiny buttons close in the back. Full front gathers . Chest: 24" Length : 42" Neck : 12 1/4" Upperarm sleeve : 10" Underarm sleeve length : 4 1/2" Shoulder to shoulder : 9 1/2" 42 Inches of Loveliness in Excellent Condition for your special Baby Angel. A sturdy eyecatching wonderful heirloom gown will last to be passed down for many generations . Our savings on this beauty now passed on to you ! GREATEST VALUE $219.00 SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
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 VINTAGE ORNATE 1930 OUTSTANDING WHITEWORK LACE CHRISTENING GOWN Circa 1930's a most lovely white angelic looking christening choice ! Sheer Batiste Cotton This lovely gown catches one's attention with its scalloped edged flounce skirt, decorated with many rows of pintucks, pretty panels of floral whitework and decorative lacework. This wide panel embellishment circles all around the skirt measuring a most beautiful 12 1/2 " in depth. A lovely high waisted bodice at the front decorated with vertical rows of pintucks and panels of decorative lacework.Just above the waistband and directly below this there is a 1 1/2 " deep horizontal panel of floral whitework. Bodice back has three rows of vertical pintucks on either side of the opening. Lace trims the pretty neckline and to the back of the bodice closes with two linen covered buttons . Full length sleeves are accented with an eyelet panel of lacework through which vintage ribbons have been threaded tied into a bow. The edges of the cuffs are decorated with pretty lace. Measuring chest ---25" length ----40" Excellent condition stain and damage free . A sparkling white freshly laundered magnificent gown ready to use ! Shoulder to shoulder : 9" Neck : 10" Upper arm sleeve : 9" Underarm sleeve length : 5 1/4" Makes a wonderful heirloom for many future generations to enjoy. A Great Buy ! Sold on a First Come First Serve Basis! $ 299.00 SALE $239.00 SAVE $60
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Condition : Our antique Christening Gowns are chosen for their outstanding beauty , uniqueness , quality of condition . All are clean, having no stains or tears in wearable condition. Having been worn , having a History ! In order to protect these heirloom gowns keeping them preserved and in the safest conditions it is our policy to have no returns on Vintage/Antique items. Realizing that they have endured a hundred years and more that on the closest inspection there naturally might be some minor non detracting flaws .These might consist of expected tiny pinholes and any natural irregularities ( nubs ) in the weave of the cotton fabric. This also exists in types of silks. Each gown is described as acurately as possible however any questions you may have on any item will be answered by email. These gowns are clean in ready to wear condition . Kindly follow our tips on their care to keep good condition for another hundred years ! Size compatability is determined by gown measurements compared to baby's actual body/chest measurements. Any questions you may have concerning antique/vintage items kindly e mail first before ordering . |
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 DELIGHTFUL QUALITY ANTIQUE LAWN/LACEWORK BABY's JACKETCirca 1890 A most lovely, quality hand assembled fine lawn and lace baby's jacket being decorated along the bottom edge with whitework on a floral theme and having a most dainty decorative scalloped edged border. 1 3/4" wide Valencienne lace decorates the front openings to this sweet little jacket, this lace continuing up from the bottom edge of the jacket to neck level where it continues around the neckline. At the neck and waist new silk ribbon has been threaded, these acting as ties and closures to the jacket and two embroidered whitework roundels decorate either side of the front bodice. The long sleeves have the same decoration of Valencienne lace applied to the edges through which new silk ribbon has also been threaded. Measuring chest......24" approximately length......12 3/4" this beautiful jacket is in excellent condition and having been freshly laundered is sparkling white, free of all stains and damage and ready for use. It does have a small flaw in the fine lawn on the left hand side of the jacket, not noticeable in pictures but nothing of any great consequence. A most pretty fine quality lawn and lace jacket which will be a most wonderful addition to baby's outfit for that special occasion. Sold on First Come First Serve Basis $299.00 SALE $229.00 SAVE $70
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 VIN 1860 LAWN HANDWORKED 45 1/2" STUNNING ORNATE VICTORIAN CHRISTENING GOWN AND PETTICOAT A truly stunning all hand worked on fine lawn whitework Christening gown with an accompanying petticoat, the gown dating to around the 1860's and having a most beautiful highly decorative central panel and bodice all of which is hand applied. The bodice is decorated with panels of padded whitework, cutwork and drawn threadwork these panels being applied with herringbone stitches. Either side of this panel there are two side scalloped flat frills again all handworked and decorated with cutwork and padded whitework. These frills, robings along with the outer panel of padded whitework which is applied to the bodice, ascend up from the waist band over the shoulder and along the back neckline. A thin trimming of Valencienne lace decorates the neckline and to the back of the gown there is a minute linen covered button at the neck and adjustable linen ties to the neck and waist openings along with a small linen covered button nearer the waist. The most lovely short sleeves are made up with a panel of padded whitework and drawn threadwork, this panel again being applied with herringbone stitches and a thin trimming of Valencienne lace to the edges. Both the neckline and waistband are decorated with hand stitched herringbone stitches. The beautiful skirt to this gown is again all hand worked and assembled, the fabulous panel being totally embellished from the waist right down to the hemline with horizontal panels of decorative padded whitework, drawn threadwork, cutwork and row upon row of pintucks. Each panel again being applied with decorative herringbone stitches. Either side of this lovely central panel there are two stunning side flat frills, these frills robings measuring 4 1/2" wide (at their widest point) and are decorated with a panel of padded whitework and scalloped cutwork. The whitework panel again being applied with hand sewn herringbone stitches. These wonderful side frills descend down from the waist and decorate the hemline to the front central panel. At the hemline, and radiating out from either side of the central panel and encompassing the sides and back of the gown there is a 15 1/2" deep band of hand stitched decorative pintucks. Measuring chest......21" length......45 1/2" this most stunning of gowns is truly in excellent condition for it's age with just a couple of undetectable pinholes. It has been freshly laundered is sparkling white, free of all stains and ready for use. A most lovely all hand worked antique baby's Christening gown, which is approximately 148 years old, made from the finest lawn, exquisitely worked....a true treasure. It is ready for immediate use and with the right care and conservation will serve many generations to come. You will not be disappointed. The accompanying cotton 40" petticoat is trimmed at the neckline with a thin trimming of lace and to the bottom of the skirt there are three rows of decorative pintucks. To the back of the bodice there are adjustable linen ties to the neck and waist openings along with a linen covered button. Having been freshly laundered this petticoat is sparkling white, free of all stains and damage and ready for use giving body volume to this softly lovely gown ! AN EXCEPTIONAL VISION TO BEHOLD! $ 632.00 SET OF GOWN AND PETTICOAT SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ! SALE $500.00 SAVE $132
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VINTAGE VICTORIAN 1900 SCALLOPED HANDWORKED GEORGOUS CHRISTENING GOWN WITH MATCHING SLIP This is an unbelievable georgous set entirely handdone ! This handworked gown from the early 1900's is made of fine cotton batiste and features delicate lace frill and scalloped hemline on both the gown and slip ! It also has a so pretty cutwork pattern throughout the skirt and yoke . The yoke continues to the back with this fine cutwork design where it closes with 4 pearl buttons and buttonholes. This hand cutwork continues 11 " up from the hem . I was amazed to discover that all the scalloped , cutwork lace , seams are all done with love by hand . An art from the past has survived in great condition. Gown measures 27 1/2" in length , 26" chest and has a 56" skirt circumference. The slip measures 25 1/4" in length , buttons at the top with 2 pearl buttons . The neckline , arm holes , and the hem are all hand embroidered in scallops. This on its own is a lovely piece ! A most beautiful set for a beautiful baby ! Look at the closeups of the bodice and hemline detail . SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ! $ 250.00 SET OF GOWN AND SLIP SALE $170.00 SAVE $80
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