In the 1800s, people of some European countries widely used lace to adorn their clothing, underwear, shoes, and accessories. These pieces were delicate, sophisticated, and looked exquisite. Here is a collection of such garments decorated with lace from 19th-century Europe, particularly France and Russian Empire. They might seem ordinary today, but at the time, not everyone could afford these garments, they were worn by the rich.
These clothing pieces are from Yaremche Museum of Carpathian Region Ethnography and Ecology, Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine.
First Holy Communion wallets, France, the 19th century
Dress, apron, and nightgown adorned with lace, the 19th century
Church dress for infant, France, the 19th century
Delicate aprons embellished with lace, the 19th century
Women’s nightgown, the 19th century
Crocheted gloves, the 19th century
Different female garments decorated with lace, the 19th century
Combinations, foundation garment, adorned with lace, the 19th century
Long-sleeved blouse embellished with lace, the 19th century
Women’s nightgown, the 19th century
Crocheted blouse, Russian Empire, the 19th century
Crocheted gloves, the 19th century
Infant’s bonnet, France, the 19th century
Female skirt with beautiful lace pattern, the 19th century
