Antique VICTORIAN Beaded Black Silk Mourning Jacket Mutton Sleeves Ornate Goth

Description: Antique VICTORIAN Beaded Black Silk Mourning Jacket Mutton Sleeves Ornate Goth ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOURNING JACKET Size XS Circa 1890 Black silk twillClose fitConcealed hook and eye fastenings through frontUnlined STYLE NOTE: So...mourning garb has been around for a long, long, looooong time. But let's just go back to Edwardian times, say mid-1800's. When the Prince Albert died in 1861, Queen Victorian went into permanent mourning. Full stop. Because the 19th century brought huge advancements in dyes, including black, it was a matter of incredible fashion timing. Queen V was even able to walk her daughters down the aisle wearing all black. A cheery mother-of-the-bride look to be sure. But this meant well-to-do women could now commission entire wardrobes of mourning garments (because of course, mourning was basically a women's job). And pretty soon it fancy trimmings became a thing: jet beads, bits of embroidery, lace, etc. Which brings us to this jet-encrusted stunner. It's like… a lot. In a good way. But its owner clearly had $$$. Check the meticulous tailoring... exquisite pleating... dramatic (and puffy) mutton sleeves... ornate jet bead leaf trims. And the interior finish work is even more OMG, with every seam edge taped and sewn flat. With tiny stitches. By hand. Ditto the corset stays. And the hidden pouch (to keep the hair of the dead...) Our consignor found this jacket in London... and it really is a beauty. CONDITION: In very good overall condition The outer black silk layer shows only minor wear - two small tear along the sleeve seam which aren't noticeable without close inspection. A spot of wear at the left cuff. A few missing beads (barely any). Bottom line, Excellent for a 125 year old jacket. MEASUREMENTS: Bust 32"Waist 22"Length 21.5" Authenticity After nearly 20 years of selling designer clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories on eBay, we are experts in identifying authentic items from counterfeits and replicas. We guarantee all of our items are authentic. Payment We would appreciate payment within 5 days of the auction close. We combine shipping for both Domestic and International transactions. Items not paid for within 5 days are automatically reported to Ebay. Shipping Domestic Shipping: All items are shipped USPS Expedited or Fedex Ground. Please contact us for additional shipping options. International Shipping: All items are shipped USPS Priority or USPS Express. International transactions over $150 USD are shipped fully insured with the cost included in postage/handling. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 226 USD

Location: Encino, California

End Time: 2024-12-09T14:00:42.000Z

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