#2865 $2,200
Hand-embroidered peignoir, c.1910
I love lingerie from the turn of the last century. The detail is often more elaborate than on street dress. How can you feel anything but beautiful when you are wearing such a creation? The romantic style of flounces and lace was so popular that it could not be kept in the boudoir. Soon the lingerie dress was everywhere. It was worn through the 1920s.
The peignoir is a special find because it still has its original pink silk lining and matching pink satin bow. The bodice and sleeves are exquisitely hand embroidered with leaves of satin stitch and fancy open work fill. The bodice also has many rows of the tiny tucks so beloved by the Edwardians.
Fashioned from delicate white cotton batiste, the peignoir is abundantly decorated with inserts and ruffles of handmade Valenciennes lace. It closes in front with concealed hooks. I love the graceful wide sleeves and back train.
Even though the old fashioned custom of the bride's trousseau is often overlooked today, a totally romantic peignoir is hard to resist. This heirloom quality peignoir can be your "something old."
The condition is excellent. It is clean and ready to wear.
It measures: 36" bust, 15" from shoulder seam to shoulder seam, 21" sleeve length, and 60" from the shoulder to the front hem (longer in back).
