Tea gown

From the seller: legant couture 1860’s Civil War Ball gown over coat in amazing condition. French Pastel cream watered silk fabric with pink Roses. Embellished with the best carved Mother of Pearl buttons, front and back. A sewing masterpiece with front and back rows of gorgeous ruching, and also on the sleeve armyces intense cartridge pleating. Aside from a few tiny hold to light pinholes and a little seam opening in the back it is in excellent condition. No stains, ripping, tears or real…

“bring!! back!! tea gowns!!!!”

From the seller: ANTIQUE MOURNING GGOWN Label: Daniels & Fisher Denver Description: Black silk floral damask mourning gown from the late 1800s to early 1900s Yellow velveteen collar probably added later Lace wide collar, around the cuffs and in gathered rows down the center front Velvet and lace around the hem Satin sash and big bow in the front Boned inside Large pleat in the center back starts at the top and forms a train...It is large enough for a bustle underneath It has a museum number…

Tea gown of silk velvet, embroidered with coloured silks, England, 1895-1900

Liberty tea gown ca. 1897 From Kerry Taylor Auctions

I gave you an extra few days for Rate the Dress, because last week’s was so late. And I’m still feeling very rushed and busy, so have picked a Rate the Dress that’s all about relaxing, albeit in the poshest way possible. Last Week: an 1860s fancy dress Last week’s Rate the dress was fancy in a different way to this weeks: fancy dress, rather than fancy, fancy. But what we could see of the trim and construction was also quite fancy: indicating a very well made, high quality item, for a client…

Well, I appear to be on a theme roll, because once again I’ve picked a dress with front view vs back view. This one is quite intentional though: it’s a tea gown with a specific over-robe effect. Last Week: an early 1860s dress in blue floral silk Last week’s dress was the opposite of the week before’s. A fortnight ago you liked the back view but not the front, last week you loved the front, but if you had any quibbles it was that you thought the additional back tails were awkward and…

@historicalclothing: “TIME OF DAY THURSDAY Garments in history were often classified by the time of day they’re meant to…”

Once the tea gown was wearable, I added a few extra bits and bobs. First, covered buttons. I bought several sizes, since I didn’t know which would look best on the finished gown, and ended up…

This tea gown was made in Japan to an order for Western market. Its shape is a mixture of details of the 18th century style and the medieval style, which was revived at the end of the 19th century. It is made of taffeta, known as “seigo” in Japan, and embroidered with chrysanthemum flowers in a Japanese embroidery technique known as “nikuirinui”. A tea gown is an elegant hostess’ dress used as informal, indoor wear from the late 19th century to the beginning of 20th century.