34-L
Hungarian Masquerade,
c. 1865-66
Godey's Ladies' Magazine. Original skirt was
of blue silk, bound with a band of scarlet velvet, and richly ornamented
with bands of gold-colored braid and fancy ornaments. Jacket of white
silk or cashmere, richly worked with gold; the sleeves are hanging, and
worn over red velvet under sleeves trimmed with bands of gold. The
jacket is ornamented in front with a plastron of brown satin, ornamented
with gold braid and buttons.
Incl.
sizes 6-16.
Skill Level 3
$28 + $5 S&H
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12-L
Lydia, c. 1857
Godey's Ladies' Magazine. Two original sets
in the TCS collection. This summer robe is suited to the morning toilette.
Original made of exquisite French muslin, robe has double skirt and is
worn with slippers. A shock of broad blue ribbon confines at the waist. A
19th Century woman would have worn this upon rising, before changing into
her day dress later
in the day.
Incl. sizes 6-16.
Skill Level 3
$33 + $6 S&H
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52-L
Three-Piece Bather, c. 1862
Off to the beach we go! (What a comparison to the 21st
Century bathing suit.) This pattern includes all three bathing suits:
from left to right they are: Jacket and trousers of scarlet flannel,
trimmed with wide and narrow black braid, and decorated with anchors
(for that nautical look!); Suit of black cloth, bound with scarlet
flannel, and collar (yes, collar!) of same material; Suit of
pearl-colored flannel, trimmed with dark blue flannel, with blousy
trousers gathered at ankle.
Incl. sizes 6-16.
Skill Level 2
$27 + $5 S&H
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