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“How do I love thee, let me count the ways…” Velvet and satin dress with leg-o-mutton sleeves highlighted by gold lace and lame on collar and sash.
She may never remember the dress, but her mother will never forget it. Gown of embroidered eyelet trimmed in ribbon and lace with matching bonnet.
In the late 1800’s famous illustrator Charles Dana Gibson created the “Gibson Girl.” She combined independence, femininity, and that much desired hourglass figure. Ribbon striped collar forms a plunging V-neck over dickey with leg-o-mutton sleeves and drop waist over flared bengaline skirt.
Tickets in hand, thoughts on a distant land. Bengaline bodice gives a criss-cross appearance with lace insert at the neckline. Can be worn with or without a dickey. Sleeves have lace insets with lace falling off each sleeve. Skirt with pie-shaped lace insets finished off with velvet bows at the top of each point.
This turn-of-the-century socialite spent much of her time and fortune entertaining. Bengaline dress features flattering bodice and peplum. Leg-o-mutton sleeves, velvet lapel and dickey trimmed with velvet ribbon, lace and a broach.
Professor Henry Higgins transformed this Cockney flower girl into his Fair Lady. Stand up lace and velvet collar, fitted bodice with satin buttons. Sleeves bell into velvet and lace while bengaline lace swag and bustle form narrow skirt.
This Grand Dame of the opera was a great Patron of the Arts. Designed to flatter the woman with fuller figure, this elegant dress features a plunging lace neckline with a broach, capping lace and ruffled sleeves. Velvet waistline drops into a lace overskirt. Dickey included.
In the late 1800’s famous illustrator Charles Dana Gibson created the “Gibson Girl.” She combined independence, femininity, and that much desired hourglass figure. Ribbon striped collar forms a plunging V-neck over dickey with leg-o-mutton sleeves and drop waist over flared bengaline skirt.
Camisole top has eyelet bodice with rose at center front.
Protection of the royal family from dangers both inside and outside the borders is a job taken most seriously. Captain Theodosia Batterby leads an elite team of scientists and spies to stay a step ahead of villains at home and abroad. Her uniform allows her the high fashion standard of a Victorian lady while keeping to the rigid protocol of a Queen’s Guard officer. Matching jacket (LC138) and bicornered hat (LH87) sold separately.
Protection of the royal family from dangers both inside and outside the borders is a job taken most seriously. Captain Theodosia Batterby leads an elite team of scientists and spies to stay a step ahead of villains at home and abroad. Her uniform allows her the high fashion standard of a Victorian lady while keeping to the rigid protocol of a Queen’s Guard officer. Matching corset (LC139) and bicornered hat (LH87) sold separately.
Eliza Bennet, pressured by her family to marry for status and for money, longed for nothing more than to marry for love. Witty and independent, she finds her love in the arms of Mr. Darcy.
The Ruby Skirt provides a complete look for the Queen’s Guard (Coat LC138 and Vest LC139, sold separately) ensemble.
He is known by many names in the Old World: Father Christmas, Pere Noel, Kris Kringle…but whatever he is called, he is known by children everywhere as the bearer of gifts and protector of children. The Father Christmas Robe is the essence of Yuletide, trimmed in white fur and detailed gold trim. The robe complements the Father Christmas Gown (MC171), sold separately.
He is known by many names in the Old World: Father Christmas, Pere Noel, Kris Kringle…but whatever he is called, he is known by children everywhere as the bearer of gifts and protector of children. The Father Christmas Gown, rich red and trimmed in Christmas spirit, forms the foundation under the Father Christmas Robe (MC170, sold separately).
Young Ebenezer Scrooge, a respectable gentleman in his youth, belies the avarice of his later years. His tuxtail coat is versatile, usable in almost any aspect of Victorian society.
Young Ebenezer Scrooge, a respectable gentleman in his youth, belies the avarice of his later years. Taffeta vest offers velveteen lapels and satin ascot tie.
As a setting enhances the jewel, the hoop enhances the girl. Satin hoop with heavy metal boning. Camisole top (GC04, sold separately) has eyelet bodice with rose at center front.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. The Marquise Pants complete her ensemble, designed to match her coat (LC108) and designed to match the Marquise Coat (LC108), sold separately.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. Vest designed to match the Marquise Coat (LC108), sold separately.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. The Marquise Coat pairs with the Marquise Vest (LC109), sold separately.
Shimmering like the sea on a sunny summer’s day, the gold and lace of this form flattering gown set the Caribbean Pirate bride apart. The luxurious finish flashes brilliantly against the verdant backdrop of a Port Royal wedding or in a more formal setting back in Victorian England.
Her angelic voice rang throughout the crisp winter’s night. Striking Christmas colors, satin and velvet are featured in this leg-o-mutton dress with ruffle lace dickey. Velvet cape trimmed in fake fur.
The duke and duchess, landed gentry from Sussex, are embarking on their first sightseeing tour of the United States. Dressed in nineteenth-century style that reflects their refined nobility, they elicit many second looks on the streets of Baltimore and Philadelphia.
When the Titanic left Southampton, Tess dreamed of hobnobbing with the rich and famous, dancing in the ship’s ballroom and experiencing the vibrancy of life. She made a statement when she appeared in her brocade dress with its upper bodice studded with rhinestones and edged with sequin ric-rac. The romantic Tess features a lace neckline insert, lace pouf sleeves, beaded fringe under bust, dot glitter tulle overskirt edged with sequin ric-rac, and trimmed with sequin appliqués. Organza middle skirt is trimmed with beaded fringe and sequin appliqués near hem. Backed with satin underskirt.
The beautiful Irish lass traveled “Far and Away” to fulfill her dreams of love and land. Floral bengaline dress features fine pin-tucked bodice with reversed pleated sleeve caps. Flattering velveteen corset insert emphasizes hourglass figure and is trimmed with antique buttons and heavyweight fringe. Contrasting velveteen collar and cuffs are topped with Venetian lace.
In the heyday of confecting courture, Contessa Catiglione gained fame as the most talked about woman and was considered a classic beauty. Matte and reversed satin ballgown is complemented with tapestry bodice and underskirt. Short, pouf sleeves are accented with satin dag, as are bodice and scooped neckline.
As Edward’s beautiful queen, this blushing, teenage bride was the envy of every British commoner. This elegant gown of floral bengaline drips with endless layers of antique scalloped lace. Her drop waist flatters almost any figure and is highlighted with lace swags and rosebuds.