19th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This Victorian dress has it all! Made from a very fine handkerchief linen it has a high neck, exquisite floral embroidery, a very generous amount of heart patterned lace insertion, ...

Circa 1845-1855. France A nice summer walking dress in white cotton muslin for a round crinoline cage dating from the end of theFrench Louis-Philippe period around 1850. With a roman...

Gorgeous vintage BOB MACKIE black and pink beaded French lace evening gown! Features a light pink taffeta underlay. Black French lace covers the pink, and a semi sheer black chiffon ...

Circa 1820-1825 England or Europe Interesting summer dress in cotton muslin embroidered with wool circa 1820/1825 from the late Regency period in England. It is reminiscent of the w...

Circa 1855. France French Day dress with bodice and round crinoline skirt in changing and noising taffeta dating from the beginning of the Second French Empire. Boned bodice with int...

This incredible antique Edwardian dress was made in the early 19th century, and it is a stunning, museum-worthy (and museum quality) work of art. These Victorian/Edwardian era dresses are commonly mis-referred to as tea dresses or tea gowns, but they were actually known as "lingerie dresses." The details on this dress are breathtaking, and to think most of them were done by hand is really astounding. The sleeves and upper bodice are comprised of Val lace embroidered panels— the embroidery throughout this dress is so substantial, and has a lot of volume and dimension to it, making it unique among most Edwardian lawn dresses...

Circa 1890 United States. Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for circus, sport (?) or simply American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and grey woolen cheesecloth. Dress in two parts, s...

Antique Victorian-era handmade dress crafted from lightweight cotton in a delicate allover floral print in soft green, orange, black and cream tones. The dress features a fitted bodi...

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Iconic Corset Cotton & Satin Black Dress Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic lingerie style corset black dress in black cotton and satin with a la...

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe A summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinoline dress. ...

Circa 1830 -1835 France Louis-Philippe period Salmon pink silk moire dinner dress with large gigot sleeves tightened over the forearms and dating from the most extravagant of the Rom...

Circa 1885-1890 France Reception or ceremonial gown in midnight blue silk velvet adorned with a cascade of baroque friezes embroidered with marcasite beads and black and gold cord tr...

Second half of the 19th century. Ottoman Empire Precious ceremonial coat, long kaftan or Ottoman Entari in yellow silk taffeta with long panels forming a train. Coat in crisp, very ...

Edwardian Black Silk Chiffon Kimono Sleeve Blouse With Asian Floral Pattern, Metallic Lace & Beaded Tassels

Circa 1860 Europe Beautiful dress with crinoline walk or indoor printed bunting bayadère dating from the French Second Empire. Fine print on roll or Alsatian from English wool (?) . ...

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

Circa 1815-1820 France or Provence Rare summer cotton Embroidered Cotton voile dress with cotton thread vermilion dating from the French Première Restauration. Wide balloon sleeves t...

Circa 1870 France A child's dress, for a boy (?) around 10 years old (?), reused from older silks dating from the 19th century. The base is a yellow-green edged taffeta with a small ...

Chanel Boutique vintage halter dress adorned with braided trim throughout. It is in excellent condition. Color is beautiful blend of black and white.