Victorian Ladies
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The Time Keeper
Call for PriceClockmaker Lillie Nesbit is fascinated with cogs and gears, and puts her vast knowledge of mechanical theory into her pocket watches, station clocks, and other essential timepieces. Keeping the trains and dirigibles on time is an art unto itself, and Miss Nesbit is the artist who keeps the sprockets moving.
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Arabella the Alchemist
Call for PriceCasting a striking figure in the laboratory or on the gaslit streets of Venice, Arabella is just what an alchemist should be—the prim and proper scientist on one hand, with the flash and flair of a magician. Pictured here is the fitted bodice (LC153) with removable dickey and 3/4 length sleeves, finished with a long gathered satin ruffle, and with a satin skirt with ruffled flounce (LC154). Order separately or as a complete outfit (LC153C).
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Ophelia the Ornithologist
Call for PriceDr. Ophelia Thatchmore surrounds herself with the bright colors and sounds of her bird collection. It is said that no one can communicate with feathered creatures quite like Ophelia, and her command of all things avian is legendary within the Naturist Society. Ophelia’s hat, complete with a nesting feathered friend, is sold separately (LH88).
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The Katy Skirt
Call for PriceThe Katy skirt (LC150) in washable satin, is as versatile as it is lively in photographs. The flouncy flow makes this skirt at home in Silver City, Nevada saloons or dressed up in Gibson Girl panache on the streets of Victorian London.
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Christmas Cape
Call for PriceHer angelic voice rang throughout the crisp winter’s night. The red and white fur-trimmed Christmas cape complements the Christmas Carole costume to create a complete Victorian holiday look. One size fits all.
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Gibson Girl
Call for PriceIn 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.
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Lady Amelia
Call for PriceTickets 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.
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Lady Richmond
Call for PriceThis 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.
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My Fair Lady
Call for PriceProfessor 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.
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Lady Hamilton
Call for PriceThis 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.
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Gibson Girl
Call for PriceIn 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.
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Queen’s Guard Corset
$ 114.00 – $ 121.00Protection 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.
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Queen’s Guard Jacket
$ 174.00 – $ 181.00Protection 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.
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Lady Eliza
Call for PriceEliza 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.
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Ruby Skirt
$ 95.00 – $ 105.00The Ruby Skirt provides a complete look for the Queen’s Guard (Coat LC138 and Vest LC139, sold separately) ensemble.
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The Marquise Pants
Call for PriceFresh 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.
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The Marquise Vest
Call for PriceFresh 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.
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The Marquise Coat
Call for PriceFresh 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.
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Caribbean Pirate Bride
Call for PriceShimmering 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.
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Christmas Carole
Call for PriceHer 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.
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Duchess of Morrison
Call for PriceThe 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.
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Titanic Tess
Call for PriceWhen 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.
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Shannon Christie
Call for PriceThe 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.
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Contessa’s Ball Gown
Call for PriceIn 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.
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Alexandra’s Wedding Gown
Call for PriceAs 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.