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While intended to promote patriotic buying, the act inadvertently elevated the reputation of foreign goods, especially those marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in Germany.”\u003c\/strong\u003e In contrast, \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in Britain”\u003c\/strong\u003e appears far less frequently on garments, making this corset an especially interesting example of early 20th‑century British textile identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and collectible piece for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evintage lingerie\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emuseum‑quality British corsetry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Corset_measurements_English\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCorset measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx.)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Waist_measurement_English\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWaist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — ca. \u003cstrong\u003e61 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (underbust corset)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Hips_measurement_English\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — ca. \u003cstrong\u003e85 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Front_length_corset\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eFront length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — ca. \u003cstrong\u003e35 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Back_length_corset\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eBack length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — ca. \u003cstrong\u003e41 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58302466752899,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/01-antique-FITU-Corset-1910s.jpg?v=1782045100"},{"product_id":"antique-goose-feather-muff-and-collar-england-ca-1890-child-s-accessory","title":"Antique Goose Feather Muff and Collar, England, ca. 1890 – Child’s Accessory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming \u003cstrong\u003eGoose Feather Collar Stole and Muff\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003eca. 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents the refined elegance of late‑Victorian \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003echildren’s fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fashion in the late 19th century was defined by sophistication, delicate textures, and a touch of opulence, and the use of \u003cstrong\u003eunusual materials\u003c\/strong\u003e—including feathers—reached a peak during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set consists of two coordinated pieces: a short \u003cstrong\u003efeather stole\u003c\/strong\u003e draped around the neck or shoulders, and a matching \u003cstrong\u003emuff\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to keep the hands warm. Such accessories were typically reserved for adults, making this \u003cstrong\u003echild’s feather set\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly rare. Crafted from soft \u003cstrong\u003egoose feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pieces combine warmth with a luxurious, cloud‑like appearance characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eVictorian winter accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth items are preserved in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only minimal signs of age. 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Made of sturdy \u003cstrong\u003estriped cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, the suit reflects the practical yet modest swimwear styles of the period, when seaside holidays and public bathing facilities became increasingly popular across Europe and North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etop\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003ehook closure at the front\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ebelt at the waist\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing both structure and adjustability. The \u003cstrong\u003eshorts\u003c\/strong\u003e fasten with \u003cstrong\u003ebuttons at the waist\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common detail in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eEdwardian swimwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for comfort and secure fit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e: 44‑inch chest, 34 inches long, 5‑inch sleeve length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShorts\u003c\/strong\u003e: 34‑inch waist, 23 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 1910, bathing suits were typically made of wool or cotton and were designed to preserve modesty while allowing greater freedom of movement than earlier Victorian bathing costumes. Stripes were a popular decorative element, and two‑piece suits like this one were worn by both men and women during seaside excursions, spa visits, and river bathing. The growing popularity of swimming as a leisure activity led to new designs that balanced practicality with evolving fashion trends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bathing suit is preserved in \u003cstrong\u003egood to very good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only a few small \u003cstrong\u003espots\u003c\/strong\u003e — minor signs of age that do not detract from its charm. 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This gown’s materials respond beautifully to such illumination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eVelvet panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e absorb and deepen the light, creating dramatic shadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eRhinestones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e scatter tiny points of brilliance with every movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eLayered lace and tulle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e gain dimensionality, enhancing the gown’s sculptural presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a garment that would have shimmered subtly across candlelit salons, ballrooms, and private soirées—an effect highly prized in late‑19th‑century Parisian fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gown survives in \u003cstrong\u003egood to very good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, remarkable for its age and delicacy. The silk lining shows scattered tears—an expected and nearly unavoidable characteristic of antique couture—while the outer materials, embellishments, and structural elements remain beautifully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Parisian evening gowns with \u003cstrong\u003eintact decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal couture labels\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehigh‑quality materials\u003c\/strong\u003e are increasingly scarce. This piece is ideal for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e19th‑century fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ehaute couture history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, museum‑quality textiles, and advanced costume archives seeking a standout example of Place Vendôme craftsmanship. \u003cem\u003e(Decoration not included.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: ~ 36\" \u003cbr\u003eWaist: ~ 27\" \u003cbr\u003eSkirt Length: ~ 58\" (back) \u003cbr\u003eBodice Length: ~ 16\" (back)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62194132320643,"sku":null,"price":2280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/04-antique-evening-dress-Paris-Label-1904_98b6ce30-3995-4bd7-9600-68433355c175.jpg?v=1785168155"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/collections\/P3890931.jpg?v=1787286396","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/collections\/new-arrivals.oembed","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}