Only for costumer order NOT READY TO WEAR this is a Victorian 1860 day dress, suitable for a day reception or for an afternoon courtesy visit. complete in ivory satin. jacket with small embroidered basque and v-neckline pagoda sleeves. wide skirt with pleated flounce on the bottom. all the embroideries and decorations are hand made especially for this dress, not ready to be applied. crepe shirt with small ruffles and embroidery. It can be realized in any size and color. It made entirely with artisan method. Warning: the crinoline is not included in the price. pay attention, before purchasing please contact me to check availability of fabric and processing time. Made in Italy, and remembers "Italians do it better"
Jean-Francois Portaels "The Yellow Butterfly" In the mid-1860s, rosette belts became fashionable. During the '50s, the waistlines tended to be dropped and pointed in the center. Thus, belts didn't work very well with those styles. But by the mid-60s, waistlines had risen and straightened out and belts were once again in style! It's fun to see the various types of rosette belts that were created. Some were of a solid contrasting color to the dress. Some were of the dress fabric itself. And some were quite fancy - being adorned with stripes, edging, buttons or even stars! It's been fun to make rosette belts for myself and my family. I'm always amazed at how a simple dress can become really sharp looking with just the addition of a nice rosette belt! I've even had fun using my rosette belts for my modern outfits too. This are a few of my favorite 1860s outfits that include the original belt. A rosette belt made with self-fabric and edged with velvet The Barrington House Collection Another self-fabric belt with edging FIDM Museum S94.661.5A-D Follow the link to see close-ups - This belt is made from two fabrics and lace! ca. 1865 Day Dress Oh fun - even the wrappers can have rosette belts! ca. 1869 The Charleston Museum Ball dresses could have rosette belts too! Isabel Alvarez Montes Of course, it's always fun to see the rosette belts in "real life" as well. Here are some lovely photographs showing rosette belts. Two girls with self-fabric rosette belts Seen on eBay Rosette Belt with Stars Seen on eBay And this one is from my collection! So what does one look like in real life? Well, here are some pictures of my mom and I wearing them. And just for fun, here's one I wore recently on a modern dress!! See? Victorian fashions are still in style! So if you've decided you need one for yourself, check out the ones in my shop!
In preparation of an upcoming overnight stay at an 1860s event, I spent some of my Christmas vacation researching and constructing a ladies traveling bag. I based the materials, decoration, and dimensions off of existing examples (see below). Mint Museum 1855-1865 Day Dress staged with accessories including linen bag. 21" long with 31" circumference when full (ebay auction). Image from NorthSouthEmporium on etsy. My version is made of drab colored linen and lined in polished cotton, as per many original examples. I applied cotton braid by hand and used the decorative feather stitch, which is used on all three of the originals above, on my sewing machine and then flat lined the polished cotton lining to the body of the bag. I set in the linen ends, sewed the seams, and then hand applied the polished cotton lining in the interior so there are no exposed seams within the bag. 1860s traveling bag repro side view. 1860s traveling bag repro end view. Polished cotton lining set in by hand. Overall it was a quick, fun project and fulfills one of my sewing goals this year to fill out my interpretation wardrobe with accessories.
NOT READY TO WEAR ONLY FOR CUSTOMER ORDER 1860s wedding dress suitable for an imperial wedding in the cathedral. 18 meters of pure Italian silk taffetas were used to make this dream dress. The bodice is doubled with canvas and with bones. the neck is richly decorated with ribbon, flowers and beads and lace. The very wide skirt has several layers bordered with Venetian lace, bows and flowers. Wide train. The embroidered belt completes the out fit. . It can be realized in any size and color. It made entirely with artisan method. Warning: the crinoline is not included in the price. pay attention, before purchasing please contact me to check availability of fabric and processing time. Made in Italy, and remembers "Italians do it better"
From the seller: Recently de-accessioned from a New York State museum with a 1968 accession numbered tag still attached, a very pretty original Civil War era young miss's one piece powder blue striped muslin Summer dress with a fashionably pleated bodice, ruched sleeves, piped at the neckline, the armscyes, and the waistband, and with a blind back hook and eye closure. The bodice is lined in muslin. The unlined skirt is finely cartridge pleated, with a single slit pocket and a deep faced hem. Shown over a hoop skirt that is not included. 15" from shoulder to shoulder, a 32" bust, 22" waist, and 52" from shoulder to front hem. In good clean sound presentable condition, with a 1" L shaped mended tear in the folds of the skirt, some minor color variation, a few small organic spots, some pin dot to 1/4" holes, one 1/2" hole, and one 1" by 2" period patch on the bodice forward of one armscye that may have been needed due to wear from corset stays, not uncommon at this spot in the period. All is reflected in the reserve price for this charming young lady's Civil War era dress. From Me: I doubt this is Civil War era. The raised waistline looks later to me. Since 52" is pretty normal for a ladies' dress length, I'm doubting the Young Miss as well.
Girl’s Dress c.1860 United States Philadelphia Museum of Art
My original plan for the HSF15 challenge 5 – Practicality, a regency day-dress, needed to be postponed so to get time to finish this springs biggest undertaking – a hole new 1850-1860s …
Evening dress ca. 1860 From Kerry Taylor Auctions
CDV, around 1860-65. Photographer: Veress Ferenc (presumably) On the backside handwriting by pencil: "Fräulein C. Bohn S." Perhaps Catharina or Caroline. "The fashion for the Garibaldi shirt was initiated by Empress Eugénie of France. For a considerable time Garibaldi was the most famous man in Europe, and the red shirt, la camicia rossa, became the fashion for ladies, even outside Italy, everywhere in Europe. Its first mention is in 1860. It was extremely popular during the first half of the 1860s. Versions in white and lighter fabrics also appeared." -------------------------------------- CDV, 1860-65 körül Veress Ferenc (szőnyegminta azonos) Hölgy Garibaldi-ingben. A hátoldalon ceruzával: Fräulein C. Bohn-S. (C. Bohn-S. kisasszony, talán Catharina vagy Caroline.)
For this post, I am focusing mainly on the Mid to Late Victorian Era (1855-1901). However, there are tricks for all eras and I will be covering them soon! Corsets are an essential part of almost an…
Only for costumer order NOT READY TO WEAR this is a Victorian 1860 day dress, suitable for a day reception or for an afternoon courtesy visit. complete in ivory satin. jacket with small embroidered basque and v-neckline pagoda sleeves. wide skirt with pleated flounce on the bottom. all the embroideries and decorations are hand made especially for this dress, not ready to be applied. crepe shirt with small ruffles and embroidery. It can be realized in any size and color. It made entirely with artisan method. Warning: the crinoline is not included in the price. pay attention, before purchasing please contact me to check availability of fabric and processing time. Made in Italy, and remembers "Italians do it better"
Only for costumer order NOT READY TO WEAR this is a Victorian 1860 day dress, suitable for a day reception or for an afternoon courtesy visit. complete in ivory satin. jacket with small embroidered basque and v-neckline pagoda sleeves. wide skirt with pleated flounce on the bottom. all the embroideries and decorations are hand made especially for this dress, not ready to be applied. crepe shirt with small ruffles and embroidery. It can be realized in any size and color. It made entirely with artisan method. Warning: the crinoline is not included in the price. pay attention, before purchasing please contact me to check availability of fabric and processing time. Made in Italy, and remembers "Italians do it better"
Day Dress c.1865 KCI
Worked on my lecture notes and slides today for class on Wednesday. I talk about the period 1870-1899 this week. This dress, c 1860, was designed by the first and very famous fashion house, the House of Worth, Founded by an Englishman and former draper, Worth managed to charm the French Empress Eugenie and convinced her to wear his designs.
Only for costumer order NOT READY TO WEAR 1860s ballgown inspired by a dress by the Alexandre Vassiliev foundation. if you have to go to a ball at the palace, you can not go if you do not have this dress. bodice in ivory satin with golden lace and pink satin decorations. ivory satin skirt with pleated flounce on the bottom. skirt in ivory silk organza with printed and embroidered floral applications. Warning: the crinoline is not included in the price. pay attention, before purchasing please contact me to check availability of fabric and processing time. Made in Italy, and remembers "Italians do it better"
Dress 1860-1864 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Evening dress, ca. 1860. Kerry Taylor Auctions, via Fripperies & Fobs .
Only for costumer order NOT READY TO WEAR 1860s ballgown inspired by a dress by the Alexandre Vassiliev foundation. if you have to go to a ball at the palace, you can not go if you do not have this dress. bodice in ivory satin with golden lace and pink satin decorations. ivory satin skirt with pleated flounce on the bottom. skirt in ivory silk organza with printed and embroidered floral applications. Warning: the crinoline is not included in the price. pay attention, before purchasing please contact me to check availability of fabric and processing time. Made in Italy, and remembers "Italians do it better"
Skirt c.1850-1860 United States Mint Museum
