This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Mid 1860's Summer Dress
From the seller:
A gossamer1860’s printed muslin Civil War era dress. The fabric has a gray stripe and gray floral spray pattern on a white background. The neck, shoulders and armscyes are piped. The bodice is lined with a camisole that has a front hook and eye closure. The sleeve cuffs have a hook and eye closure. The skirt is unlined and has a long back sweep. The dress is in very good condition. There is one ½ inch mend on one shoulder and two pea size hole on the edge of the hemline. There is a 2 inch age mark on the back of the train and a few other minor small light colored age spots on the skirt. A beautiful display dress. Bust 34 Waist 26 Front skirt length 41 Back length 50 Width at hemline 152.
From Me:
I'd say just after the American Civil War - 1865/1866 for this dress. The waistline is more consistent with that date.
Labels:
1860s,
19th Century,
dress,
Victorian,
womens
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