Edwardian Linen Two Piece Walking Skirt Set
Dating to the early 1900s, I believe c.1904
Fabricated in linen and trimmed in lovely Venetian lace insets
This set features a cropped bolero style jacket, sitting high in the back and dipping in the front.
No closure on the jacket
Unlined
Trimmed in a lovely venetian lace inset at center back and the overarms and around all edges
the seams are french finished the the armholes are clean finished with a binding.
The 7 panel Skirt sits at the natural waist
It features tucks on each princess line and fastens down the wearer’s left with mother of pearl buttons.
The waist is clean finished with a petersham and 2 hooks and eyes
Six Venetian lace insets, each backed in net, embellish the sweep.
French seams
Deep 3” hem
Maker: Mendel Brothers Chicago Lingerie Shop
Condition: Good with a 5/8” hand mend to the wearer’s upper right back panel. The 2nd button from the bottom is darker than the others. There are multiple areas of wear (including tears)to the inside of the hem.None of these are visible when worn, but you willl not be able to extend this length. (See photos). Hand soaked and line dried. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Medium/Large, please use measurements below.
***This is 100% woven linen with no stretch.
Jacket
Shoulder: 15.75” edge to edge
Bust: 40”
Front Length: 20.5” Shoulder to Hem
Back Length: 14” Shoulder to Hem
Sleeve Length: 11” under arm and 18” over arm (includes lace)
Skirt
Waist: 30”
Hips: 49”
Length: 38.5” at center front and 41” at center back
Sweep: 106”
Mannequin has a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
***Has been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Dating to the early 1900s, I believe c.1904
Fabricated in linen and trimmed in lovely Venetian lace insets
This set features a cropped bolero style jacket, sitting high in the back and dipping in the front.
No closure on the jacket
Unlined
Trimmed in a lovely venetian lace inset at center back and the overarms and around all edges
the seams are french finished the the armholes are clean finished with a binding.
The 7 panel Skirt sits at the natural waist
It features tucks on each princess line and fastens down the wearer’s left with mother of pearl buttons.
The waist is clean finished with a petersham and 2 hooks and eyes
Six Venetian lace insets, each backed in net, embellish the sweep.
French seams
Deep 3” hem
Maker: Mendel Brothers Chicago Lingerie Shop
Condition: Good with a 5/8” hand mend to the wearer’s upper right back panel. The 2nd button from the bottom is darker than the others. There are multiple areas of wear (including tears)to the inside of the hem.None of these are visible when worn, but you willl not be able to extend this length. (See photos). Hand soaked and line dried. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Medium/Large, please use measurements below.
***This is 100% woven linen with no stretch.
Jacket
Shoulder: 15.75” edge to edge
Bust: 40”
Front Length: 20.5” Shoulder to Hem
Back Length: 14” Shoulder to Hem
Sleeve Length: 11” under arm and 18” over arm (includes lace)
Skirt
Waist: 30”
Hips: 49”
Length: 38.5” at center front and 41” at center back
Sweep: 106”
Mannequin has a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
***Has been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Dating to the early 1900s, I believe c.1904
Fabricated in linen and trimmed in lovely Venetian lace insets
This set features a cropped bolero style jacket, sitting high in the back and dipping in the front.
No closure on the jacket
Unlined
Trimmed in a lovely venetian lace inset at center back and the overarms and around all edges
the seams are french finished the the armholes are clean finished with a binding.
The 7 panel Skirt sits at the natural waist
It features tucks on each princess line and fastens down the wearer’s left with mother of pearl buttons.
The waist is clean finished with a petersham and 2 hooks and eyes
Six Venetian lace insets, each backed in net, embellish the sweep.
French seams
Deep 3” hem
Maker: Mendel Brothers Chicago Lingerie Shop
Condition: Good with a 5/8” hand mend to the wearer’s upper right back panel. The 2nd button from the bottom is darker than the others. There are multiple areas of wear (including tears)to the inside of the hem.None of these are visible when worn, but you willl not be able to extend this length. (See photos). Hand soaked and line dried. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Medium/Large, please use measurements below.
***This is 100% woven linen with no stretch.
Jacket
Shoulder: 15.75” edge to edge
Bust: 40”
Front Length: 20.5” Shoulder to Hem
Back Length: 14” Shoulder to Hem
Sleeve Length: 11” under arm and 18” over arm (includes lace)
Skirt
Waist: 30”
Hips: 49”
Length: 38.5” at center front and 41” at center back
Sweep: 106”
Mannequin has a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
***Has been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
