Drawn from the collection of the FIDM Museum, Outdoor Girls is the first traveling exhibition to explore women’s sporting attire over this 160-year period.

The period 1900-1909 by chance almost exactly covers the Edwardian age in Britain.Queen Victoria died in 1901 and King Edward VII acceded the throne in

A very elegant antique, late Edwardian summer dress dating to the early 1900s, diaphanous, with great detail. One piece, in lightweight, semi translucent cotton, fastening in the back with buttons on the bodice, hooks on the waist and skirt. The front bodice panel is loose fitting, the central panel gathered in to the waist, with small pleats in to the neck. To each side are bands of floral lace, then vertical pleating. The zig zag neckline has more lace, diagonal pleated panels , with the small collar in lace. The back of the bodice has more pleating and gathers. Long fitted sleeves feature bands of lace and lace cuffs. The cinched waist is made with a lace band, the skirt A line, fitted over the hips with small darts and gathers, decorated with bands of lace and pleating. A chevron of pleats at the front echoes the shape of the neckline. CONDITION Very good, a few very small holes and some small marks. Some wear around the hooks at the waist, and possible damage to the collar ? Approx measurements - shoulder 12.5 bust 35 waist 24 length 51.5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The pieces i sell are often over 100 years old and rarely in perfect condition, i make every effort to describe and show any faults, so PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION, READ THE CONDITION REPORT, STUDY THE IMAGES AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS before buying. If you receive your item and there is a problem that wasn't mentioned in the listing please contact me and i will be happy to rectify the situation. Measurements are approximate, and usually taken on the stand on the outside of the garment, please ask if you need accurate measurements. I sell all pieces as i find them, as a result vintage / antique items may have a musty odour. Colours on your screen may not be 100% accurate

Attending an Edwardian evening affair or wedding? This Titanic and Downton Abbey time period is a romantic one filled with stunning vintage evening gowns of lace, beading, chiffon, and silk. You can easily achieve a romantic vintage-inspired look by using a new Edwardian style gown or dress and adding period shoes and accessories to take

Dress E. Coguenhem et Cie 1898 Les Arts Decoratifs