A smart ensemble designed by Lucile in 1911.
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An absolutely gorgeous visiting gown and bolero jacket designed by Lucile in 1905.
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The sculptural tailoring on this suit from Schiaparelli’s Fall-Winter 1938-1939 collection is absolutely gorgeous.
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A boy’s full Little Lord Fauntleroy ensemble from circa 1885.
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A little boy’s fancy velvet suit made in Stamford, Connecticut in 1879.
The mention of such suits in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1885-1886 novel Little Lord Fauntleroy would soon cause a fashion phenomenon that would have little boys everywhere suffering through close to a decade of being dressed up as living Little Lord Fauntleroy dolls.
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A smart boy’s tweed jacket and wool vest which would have been appropriate for schoolwear between 1870 and 1874.
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A very smart boy’s wool tartan suit from circa 1860.
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A posh velvet ensemble for a three or four-year-old boy dating from 1855.
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A boy’s suit-style wool dress with very snazzy corded trim dating from between 1850 and 1855.
