Reticule, ca. 1820 #victorian and turn‑of‑the‑century couture

and turn‑of‑the‑century couture

Fine lace trims accent the shoulder and neckline

The wide bateau neckline of the top emphasizes the shoulders and gives the dress a timeless elegance

the ensemble consists of a high‑neck dress and a matching long jacket—an outfit that would have been worn by a wealthy woman strolling through a major city in the United States or Europe during the early 20th century

and beadwork in a richly layered composition that speaks for itself

Reticule, ca. 1820 #victorian and turn‑of‑the‑century coutureTypical reticule of the early Biedermeier period, ca. 1820. Made in the familiar pentagonal format, embroidered on both sides with (different) floral motifs. Green drawstring. Lined on the inside with light green silk. This is torn at one seam. Otherwise in very good to excellent condition. Measure: ~ 21 x 27 cm