A rare antique Victorian silk padded nightdress case with elegant hand-embroidered floral spray and trimmed with real lace. Excellent overall condition, measuring 72 × 38 cm (28 × 15 inches), with minor age marks and a small fine line crease to one face.
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This antique Victorian silk nightdress case is a beautiful example of high-end Victorian textile craftsmanship. Designed to protect nightwear in dress trunks or wardrobes, the case is made from silk with fine padding and decorated with a charming hand-embroidered floral spray in soft pinks and greens. A delicate real lace trim frames the embroidery, adding a refined finishing touch typical of quality items from the era.
Condition is overall excellent for its age. The embroidery shows strong detail with no significant loss of stitching. There is a small fine line crease to one face, likely from storage rather than damage, and minor faint age marks to the lining, both of which are honest period signs that do not detract from display or gentle use. The case fastens neatly and holds its shape well thanks to the padded structure.
Measuring 72 × 38 cm (28 × 15 inches), this case is large enough to accommodate Victorian-sized nightdresses or similar garments, and it makes a striking display piece for collectors of antique dress accessories and embroidery. It also serves as an inspiring reference piece for hand embroidery and historic textile work.
Materials Details: Silk shell with padding, hand-embroidered threads, real lace trim, lined softly.
Perfect for our requirements ans so difficult to find quality lace of this depth for our project. The is the second batch of this lace we have bought. We are impressed with the speed of postage and delivery once ordered hence the five stars.
