Female and kid 19th-century clothes were often adorned with lace (photos)

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