Antique Edwardian White Cotton Chemise Step-In Teddy Embroidered Lace Handmade

Beautiful antique women’s chemise / step-in teddy dating from the Edwardian to early 1920s era (circa 1905–1925). Handmade from fine lightweight white cotton with delicate floral embroidery, eyelet details, and scalloped lace edging. Features a button closure at the crotch a classic hallmark of early 20th-century lingerie design. • Fabric: Lightweight handwoven white cotton • Hand embroidery and drawn-thread lace detail • Buttoned gusset closure • Scoop neckline and sleeveless cut • Width (underarm): ≈15.5 in (see photo) • Era: 1905–1925, Edwardian to early 1920s Lovely condition for age — minimal yellowing and faint storage creases only. Ideal for collectors, historical costuming, or romantic vintage display. • The fine, lightweight weave (semi-sheer but strong) and hand-finished seams are typical of 1905–1920s handmade garments, often produced in Europe or by home seamstresses for bridal or intimate wear. having a floral embroidered bodice with no color loss or stains and a still-functional button gusset makes it more collectible than common plain cotton versions. Similar examples can be found in museum collections such as the Victoria & Albert Museum and The Met Costume Institute, representing the evolution of women’s foundation garments. Vintage Disclaimer: This is an authentic antique garment over 100 years old. It has been carefully inspected but may show minor age-related wear consistent with age and handmade textiles. Sold as found.