reproduction clothing

by Vintage Victorian

In addition to publishing vintage fashion books Vintage Victorian also creates fine Vintage Reproduction Gowns, primarily for Vintage Dancers but also for theatrical performances, museums and weddings. If you would like further information on how to order custom-made clothing please visit the Vintage Dressmaking page.
 
Here are a few examples of dresses made for myself and others, categorized by the general period they correspond to. Click on an image for additional information on the dress.

1830s:
The Romantic or Biedermeier Era

1830 evening dress, blue silk taffeta, first incarnation, worn by Katy in Vienna in 2003
1830s
  1830 day dress, worn by Katy in PBS’ American Experience Series Mill Times, 2002
1830s
  1830 day dress, worn by Katy for CVD performance in 2004, reproduction cotton calico from the Shelbourne Museum Collection
1830s
  1830 evening dress, blue silk taffeta, 2nd incarnation, worn by Idy in Vienna 2005
1830s
  1830 Day Dress, paisley print fabric, made for CVD performance 2004, worn by Idy
1830s
  1830 Ball Dress, purple silk taffeta, worn by Katy in Vienna 2005
1830s



1840s
Early Victorian Era

1849 day outfit, worn by Katy in the PBS American Experience Series A Murder At Harvard in 2002
1849



1850s and 1860s
American Civil War Era or Second Empire
Evening Dress

1860 evening dress, periwinkle blue silk, with grey taffeta overskirt and deep blue trim
1860
  1856 ball dress, Roman Stripe silk blend, flounced skirt
1856
  1867 evening dress blue silk organza and china silk, worn by Katy in PBS’ American Experience Series on President Grant to portray Mrs. Grant
1867
  1860 evening dress, green silk organza and china silk, worn by Hannelore Unfried of Vienna
1860
  1863 ball dress, of pale green bengaline and deep green velvet trim, worn by Idy
1863
  1860 evening dress, peach silk organza over cream silk taffeta, striped silk berthe
1860



1860s
American Civil War Era, Day Dress

1860 day dress, blue cotton print, reproduction cotton from South Seas Imports, windowpane print
1860



1870s and 1880s
The Bustle Era

1870s evening dress, pink silk blend brocade, white lace, cream duchesse satin
1870s
1880 day dress, white cotton, embroidered eyelet
ca. 1880
1874 day dress, white cotton, embroidered eyelet
ca. 1874



1890s
La Belle Epoque, The Late Victorian Era

1895 royal blue silk blend with woven pattern of garnet ostrich feathers, worn by Katy
1895
  1893 pink silk taffeta ballgown, with white silk chiffon trim, worn by Victoria
1893
  1896 ball dress, purple bangaline, yellow damask and purple velvet, worn by Idy
1896
  1895 day dress, linen printed with a lily pattern, worn by Katy, reproduction fabric by Burrows & co.
1895
  1892 evening dress, lavender silk chiffon, worn by Katy, inspired by Sargent's portrait of Lady Agnew
1892
  1896 ballgown, green silk satin and silk brocade with butterfly pattern, worn by Laura
1896
  1897 ballgown, deep mauve damask, pink silk taffeta, worn by Anabel
1896
1896 ball dress, yellow silk doupionni, purple and gold feather brocade, worn by Jane
1895
  1893 ball dress, blue silk satin and bamboo brocade, Katy's CVD performing gown
1893
  1898 ball dress, red silk jacquard, gold silk satin applique dragon, worn by Idy
1896
  1895 day ensemble, cotton calico print and muslin, worn by Katy, 2001
1892
  1896 ballgown, garnet shot taffeta, worn by Juliet
1892
  1897 ballgown, orchid Chinese brocade, worn by Dawn
1897



1900s
Turn of the Century (ca. 1900-1909)

1919 dancing dress, garnet velvet and satin, worn by Bonnie
1906



1910s
The Ragtime Era, World War I

1919 dancing dress, garnet velvet and satin, worn by Bonnie
1919
  1914 evening dress, magenta silk sari with gold, purple silk satin, worn by Katy
1914
  1919 evening dress, garnet silk satin and embroidered silk chiffon, worn by Dawn
1919
  1914 evening dress, green jacquard and satin, worn by Victoria
1914



1920
The Jazz Age

1920s evening dress, orange and yellow silk chiffon.
1920s evening dress
1920 cream eyelette and blue linen day dress
1920s day dress



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