{"product_id":"tea-gown-ca-1908","title":"Antique Edwardian Maltese Lace Tea Gown, ca. 1908","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003eEdwardian tea dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to around \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e and originating from \u003cstrong\u003eEngland\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents the refined yet relaxed style worn by women during afternoon tea or informal social gatherings at home. Tea dresses of this period were considered a true luxury, as their \u003cstrong\u003elooser fit\u003c\/strong\u003e allowed them to be worn \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a stiff corset - \u003c\/strong\u003ea rare comfort in the Edwardian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is crafted from exquisite \u003cstrong\u003eMaltese lace\u003c\/strong\u003e, known in Malta as \u003cem\u003ebizzilla\u003c\/em\u003e. Maltese lace is an intricate form of \u003cstrong\u003ebobbin‑made guipure lace\u003c\/strong\u003e, worked without a net ground and admired for its elaborate patterns and airy structure. The dress is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003egreen belt\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a soft touch of color to the delicate lacework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be worn with an underdress, the garment \u003cstrong\u003ecloses at the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the buttons at the front serve a \u003cstrong\u003epurely decorative function\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of early 20th‑century dressmaking. The piece survives in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, a testament to its quality and careful preservation. Jewelry shown in photographs is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and beautifully crafted example of \u003cstrong\u003eEdwardian domestic elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eantique lace dresses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emuseum‑quality garments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest: ~ 80 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWaist: ~ 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55516174385539,"sku":"","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/antique_tea_dress_1908.jpg?v=1746993316","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/tea-gown-ca-1908","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}