A wonderfully elegant antique Edwardian short jacket or bolero, fashioned from exceptionally fine white cotton with an extraordinary finely pleated, vertically textured surface.
The simplicity of the garment is deceptive. The entire bodice is constructed in delicate, closely spaced pleats that create an almost sculptural effect, allowing the fabric to move beautifully with the body. The fitted waist gently curves inward before releasing into a softly flared, pleated peplum.
The open front is edged with a narrow band of delicate whitework, while the long sleeves echo the fine pleating of the bodice. The sleeves are beautifully elongated and softly gathered at the shoulder, giving the piece the graceful proportions characteristic of early 20th-century dress.
The back is particularly striking, with the pleats radiating subtly through the fitted waist and continuing into the delicate peplum. The result is an extraordinarily light and feminine silhouette.
Rather than being heavily decorated, this piece celebrates fabric manipulation and construction—a wonderful example of how early 20th-century garments could derive their beauty from craftsmanship alone.
Antique Edwardian / Belle Époque
Approx. 1900–1910 (dating approximate)
Fine white cotton
Elaborately fine vertical pleating/crinkling
Open-front construction
Narrow whitework edging
Long fitted sleeves
Shaped waist
Softly flared peplum
Lightweight, delicate construction
Beautifully preserved period silhouette
Measurements:
Sleeve: 21”
Shoulder to shoulder: 14”
Length: 17.
Condition: Very good antique condition.
Please note that measurements are taken flat and are provided to help you determine the best fit. Because this is a vintage/previously loved garment, we recommend comparing these measurements with a similar piece in your wardrobe.
A wonderfully elegant antique Edwardian short jacket or bolero, fashioned from exceptionally fine white cotton with an extraordinary finely pleated, vertically textured surface.
The simplicity of the garment is deceptive. The entire bodice is constructed in delicate, closely spaced pleats that create an almost sculptural effect, allowing the fabric to move beautifully with the body. The fitted waist gently curves inward before releasing into a softly flared, pleated peplum.
The open front is edged with a narrow band of delicate whitework, while the long sleeves echo the fine pleating of the bodice. The sleeves are beautifully elongated and softly gathered at the shoulder, giving the piece the graceful proportions characteristic of early 20th-century dress.
The back is particularly striking, with the pleats radiating subtly through the fitted waist and continuing into the delicate peplum. The result is an extraordinarily light and feminine silhouette.
Rather than being heavily decorated, this piece celebrates fabric manipulation and construction—a wonderful example of how early 20th-century garments could derive their beauty from craftsmanship alone.
Antique Edwardian / Belle Époque
Approx. 1900–1910 (dating approximate)
Fine white cotton
Elaborately fine vertical pleating/crinkling
Open-front construction
Narrow whitework edging
Long fitted sleeves
Shaped waist
Softly flared peplum
Lightweight, delicate construction
Beautifully preserved period silhouette
Measurements:
Sleeve: 21”
Shoulder to shoulder: 14”
Length: 17.
Condition: Very good antique condition.
Please note that measurements are taken flat and are provided to help you determine the best fit. Because this is a vintage/previously loved garment, we recommend comparing these measurements with a similar piece in your wardrobe.
