Authentic Civil War
Era "Basquine for a Little Girl" Draft Pattern
Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication
Originally Published 1865!
Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication for an Elegant Authentic Civil
War Era Girl's "Basquine" Dress Draft Pattern! Originally published in
1865 just weeks following the end of the Civil War! What could be more darling for historical reenactment than this?
A lovely feminine Authentic "Basquine" Draft Pattern for you to recreate! As you can see it has a lovely fit and drape to it and can be customized by you
however your needlework muse desires!
There are many types of materials, or combinations of such, that may make a spectacular genuine clothing from this authentic Civil War Era draft pattern!Pretty for you, pretty for
gifts and pretty for posterity! (Original is not for sale)
An excerpt:
"...a Basquine for a little
girt of ten or twelve years old...The Basquine may be made in either black
gros grain or glace silk, according to taste, with the
revers
of the same material."
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