ANTIQUES
A delicate Edwardian cotton nightgown, dating to c. 1910. It features a flowing V-neckline trimmed with lace, small button fastenings, and a soft pink silk ribbon. The sleeves are finished with lace accents and pink silk bows, giving the piece a romantic, feminine detail.
Material: Cotton
Era: Edwardian, c. 1910
Origin: Prato, Italy
Measurements:
Size: Small / Medium
Length: Mid-calf
Model is 5'11" and wears size S.
Condition:
Beautiful antique condition, with a couple of tiny dark spots consistent with age.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A one-of-a-kind romantic cotton nightgown from the early 1900s. Light and finely made, it features pointed sleeves, a high waist, delicate bobbin lace across the bodice, and tiny mother-of-pearl buttons. Entirely hand-stitched, the piece is finished with broderie anglaise lace threaded at the waist and a vintage cotton satin ribbon, which can be changed for another colour if desired.
A small monogram patch with the letter ‘Z’ is sewn onto the front, adding a personal historic detail. There are two very small holes beside the patch.
Material: Lawn Cotton
Era: Edwardian / early 1900s
Measurements, taken flat:
Shoulder to hem: 51.57 in / 131 cm
Armpit to armpit: 18.89 in / 48 cm
Waist: 16.92 in / 43 cm
Shoulder to waist: 14.17 in / 36 cm
Pointed sleeve length: 17.71 in / 45 cm
Shoulder width across back: approx. 17.71 in / 45 cm
Model is 5'10" and usually wears size S.
Condition:
Very good antique condition, with two very small holes beside the monogram patch.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A white Edwardian cotton corset cover, dating to c. 1910. It features delicate hand-sewn vertical pintucks, floral bobbin lace inserts, and a soft square neckline edged with gathered lace and threaded ribbon. Finished with mother-of-pearl buttons, the piece has a modest silhouette that gently defines the waist.
Material: Cotton
Era: Edwardian, c. 1910
Origin: England
Measurements:
Size: Small
Model is 5'11" and wears size S
Condition:
Excellent antique condition
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A sheer lawn cotton chemise, dating to c. 1920. Trimmed with bobbin tulle lace, this piece features a romantic drop waist accented with a narrow lace band. A hand-embroidered ‘JM’ monogram, surrounded by soft rose motifs, adds a personal historic detail. The piece closes at the crotch with original mother-of-pearl buttons and can be worn as elegant lingerie or a fine layering garment.
Material: Lawn Cotton
Era:1920s, c. 1920
Measurements, taken flat:
Size: Small / UK 6–8
Length, top to crotch: 67 cm / 26.37 in
Armpit to armpit: 49 cm / 19.29 in
Hip width: 68 cm / 26.77 in
Model is 5'11" and wears size S.
Condition:
Excellent antique condition.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A 1920s cotton wedding petticoat from Berlin, Germany. Designed with Art Deco-era bridal elegance, it features structured white cotton, slender shoulder straps with tiny front buttons, and a bold lace appliqué at the neckline. The piece can be worn as wedding lingerie, a summer garment, or a delicate layering piece.
Material: Cotton
Era: 1920s, c. 1920
Origin: Berlin, Germany
Measurements, taken flat:
Size: Small / UK 6–8
Length, top of strap to pointed hem: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm
Model is 5'11" and usually wears size S.
Condition:
Excellent antique condition. Washed and ready to wear.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A light Edwardian cotton chemise or nightgown, dating to c. 1910. Airy and delicate, it features wide Valenciennes lace trimming around the neckline, apricot satin ribbon at the bust, and fine ribbon shoulder straps. The loose silhouette gives the piece a soft, graceful drape and an easy, summery feel.
Material: Cotton
Era: Edwardian, c. 1910
Measurements, taken flat:
Size: Small / Medium
Length, bust to hem: 89 cm / 35.04 in
Bust: 49 cm / 19.29 in flat, approx. 98 cm / 38.58 in around
Condition:
Beautiful antique condition, with no visible stains or spots.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A one-of-a-kind cotton teddy, dating to c. 1920. Entirely hand-sewn from medium-weight ivory cotton, it features a finely constructed front panel with Richelieu cutwork. Snap-closure shoulder straps and two discreet buttons at the crotch offer practical fastening while preserving the piece’s delicate antique character.
Material: Cotton
Era: 1920s, c. 1920
Measurements, taken flat:
Size: Small / Medium
Middle front to crotch: 76 cm / 29.91 in
Armpit to armpit: 59 cm / 23.22 in
Waist: 47 cm / 18.50 in
Hips: 59 cm / 23.22 in
Condition:
Beautiful antique condition, with no visible stains or spots.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A soft cotton chemise dating to c. 1910. It features hand-tatted lace trimming at the neckline and armholes, soft gathers for a romantic drape, and an embroidered butterfly appliqué at the bodice. Crafted from breathable lawn cotton, the piece is slip-on in style and light in feel.
Material: Lawn Cotton
Era: Edwardian, c. 1910
Measurements:
Size: Small / UK 6–8
Condition:
Excellent antique condition.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
An antique French cotton lawn petticoat shift, dating to circa. 1910. Entirely handmade from fine white cotton lawn, this petticoat features lace inserts, whitework embroidery on tulle, scalloped lace edges, and exceptionally delicate hand-stitching throughout. The petticoat is finished with mother-of-pearl buttons and handmade loops, with lace tulle straps and fine embroidery across the bodice and skirt.
Material: Cotton lawn, embroidered tulle
Era: circa. 1910
Origin: France
Measurements, taken flat:
Petticoat overall length: 40 in / 101.6 cm
Front bodice width: 16 in / 40.6 cm
Bodice depth: 10.5 in / 26.7 cm
Skirt length: 23 in / 58.4 cm
Lace tulle straps: 7 in / 17.8 cm
Condition:
Beautiful antique condition, with some areas where the lace has pulled and a few pinhead holes.
Care:
Handle gently due to age and fine construction. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Professional textile cleaning recommended.
An early 19th-century cotton petticoat, dating to c. 1820s–1830s. Crafted from light ivory cotton poplin, it features a bell-shaped silhouette, fine pintucks, and a scalloped lace hem. The garment has been hand-painted by a Tuscan artist with bold, modern motifs, transforming the antique textile into a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork.
Material: Cotton poplin
Colour: Ivory
Era: Early 19th century, c. 1820s–1830s
Origin: Brisbane, Australia
Measurements:
Size: Small / Medium
Waist: 27 in / 68.6 cm, with room to alter larger
Length: 40 in / 101.6 cm, can be shortened
Model is 5'11" and usually wears size S.
Condition:
Very good antique condition.
Care:
Handle gently due to age and hand-painted detailing. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Professional textile cleaning recommended.
A white cotton ruffled nightgown from the early 1900s. Made from soft yet sturdy cotton, it features a pointed collar with delicate lace trim, mother-of-pearl buttons down the front, and an attached sash that ties at the back. The front panel is finished with eyelet floral embroidery, ruffled edges, and lace trim, while the long puffed sleeves are detailed with ruffled cuffs.
Material: Cotton
Era: Early 1900s
Measurements, taken flat:
Shoulder to shoulder: 12.5 in / 31.8 cm
Bust: 23 in / 58.4 cm
Waist: 27 in / 68.6 cm
Hips: 26.5 in / 67.3 cm
Length: 53 in / 134.6 cm
Sleeve length: 27 in / 68.6 cm
Condition:
Very good antique condition, with no visible stains. There are two small holes on the left side, and the cuff elastic is worn with age.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
A white cotton petticoat from early 1920s Berlin, Germany. It features delicate lace accents along the square neckline and shoulder straps, with subtle ruching at the hips for soft shaping. A discreet button closure between the legs makes the piece both functional and easy to wear.
Material: Cotton
Era: 1920s, c. 1920
Origin: Berlin, Germany
Measurements:
Size: Small / UK 6–8
Model is 5'11" and wears size S.
Condition:
Excellent antique condition.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
An exceptionally beautiful Edwardian blouse in white cotton batiste, dating to c. 1900. Finely worked with hand embroidery, cutwork, and tiny tucks, the blouse features a high tucked neckline, softly puffed sleeves, and a slightly longer front. The embroidery has a delicate, snowflake-like quality, giving the piece a light and romantic character.
Material: Cotton batiste
Era: Edwardian, c. 1900
Measurements, taken flat:
Size: approx. US 6
Shoulder width: 13.5 in / 34.3 cm
Neck opening: 14 in / 35.6 cm
Sleeve length: 22 in / 55.9 cm
Bust: up to 37 in / 94 cm
Waist: up to 34 in / 86.4 cm
Back neck to waistband: 13.5 in / 34.3 cm
Model is 5'11" and wears size S.
Condition:
Excellent antique condition, with only a few very faint spots.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
An Edwardian tunic top in antique white cotton and fine lace, dating to c. 1910. It features a square neckline, short sleeves, and a ribbon waistband threaded through buttonholes; the ribbon is not original and has been added. The blouse fastens from the left collar to the waist with seven small mother-of-pearl buttons and opens along the left side.
The lace trim runs along the front and back hem, with fine mesh and floral detailing. Light and romantic, the piece is well suited to spring and summer wear.
Material: Cotton, lace
Era: Edwardian, c. 1910
Measurements, taken flat:
Shoulder to shoulder: 18.5 in / 47 cm
Bust: 21 in / 53 cm flat
Waist: 21 in / 53 cm flat
Length: 29 in / 74 cm
Sleeve length: 8.75 in / 22.5 cm
Condition:
Very good antique condition.
Care:
Handle gently due to age and lace detailing. Avoid machine washing and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.
An Edwardian white cotton corset cover, dating to c. 1900–1910. Finely worked in white cotton lawn, it features a wrap-front bodice, short sleeves, a fitted waistband, and a small peplum. Self-fabric covered buttons fasten the front, while whitework embroidery, broderie anglaise cutwork, scalloped edging, and an elaborate embroidered back yoke give the piece delicate period detail. Wearable as a corset cover, lingerie blouse, or romantic summer layer.
Material: Cotton lawn
Era: Edwardian, c. 1900–1910
Origin: England
Measurements:
Size: Small / Medium
Bust: 38 cm / 15 in
Waist: 29 cm / 11.4 in
Shoulder to hem: 41 cm / 16.1 in
Shoulder width: 37 cm / 14.6 in
Sleeve length: 24 cm / 9.4 in
Condition:
Very good antique condition.
Care:
Handle gently due to age. Avoid machine washing, tumble drying, and bleach. Gentle cold hand washing or professional textile cleaning recommended.