Authentic Civil
War Era Lady's "Princess Capote" Headdress Draft Pattern
Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication
Originally Published 1862!
Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication for an Authentic Civil War Era Lady's "Princess
Capote" Hood Draft Pattern! Originally published in May of 1862 shortly after the start of the Civil War! What could be more darling for historical reenactment than this?
A lovely, very feminine, Authentic "Princess Capote" Draft Pattern for you to recreate! As you can see it is a fine design with very flattering and graceful lines. And, you may customize it
however your needlework muse desires!
There are many types of materials, or combinations, that may make
a spectacular & genuine toilet from this Authentic Civil
War Era Draft Pattern! Pretty for you, pretty
for gifts & pretty for posterity! (Original is not for sale)
An excerpt:
"This entirely new and
beautiful hood... is so simple that any lady
can
readily make it...Rose-colored silk, braided
with
black and trimmed with black lace, is very effective for this purpose."
This item is a great resource for those who are Civil War and Victorian historical reenactment enthusiasts, opera, stage and theatre costumers, students of historical clothing, fiber and textile arts, etc!
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The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! This is a beautiful item and sure to delight you and yours!
The antique and vintage style fabrics, threads, braids, buttons, etc., can be found on eBay quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! :) Or, of course, you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or hobby store