Antique French Theatre Costume Tunic Dress Renaissance Medieval Style Red Blue Stripes Yellow Bows Rare

c.1910s French Theatre Costume Tunic Dress – Medieval / Renaissance Style by Aristide Boyer, Marseille

Exceptional c.1910s French theatre costume in a rich medieval or Renaissance-inspired design. This tunic dress is beautifully hand-stitched, with standout sleeve and cuff construction and yellow appliqué bow motifs on the skirt. The upper body is lined in grey cotton twill; the skirt is lined in glazed brown cotton, except for two later replacement panels that are unlined. Closes up the back with buttons.

Crafted by Aristide Boyer of Marseille, a known name in historical costume production. This is the last of several similar pieces I’ve come across—an increasingly rare find.

Details:

• Era: c.1910s
• Origin: France
• Maker: Aristide Boyer, Marseille
• Style: Tunic dress, Medieval/Renaissance theatre costume
• Materials: Likely a wool-cotton blend, with cotton linings
• Closure: Buttons up the back
• Construction: Mostly hand-stitched

Measurements (laid flat):

• Bust (underarm to underarm): 20”
• Waist: 21” (42” doubled)
• Shoulders: 18.5”
• Length (neck to hem): 40”
• Size: Approx. medium

Condition:

Great overall, freshly laundered.

• Back opening below buttons has a stitched repair, some fraying, and a tear
• Back of left sleeve has small holes and some rough sewn repairs
• Several skirt panels have been replaced with salmon pink cotton twill and one blue wool panel at front (with a few small moth holes)
• Light surface wear on the left front of skirt and a small darned repair
• Small blue stain near the back waistband

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