Authentic Civil War Era Lady's "Basque Jacket" Draft Pattern
Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication™
Originally Published 1857!
Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication™ for an Authentic Civil War Era Lady's "Basque
Jacket" Draft Pattern! Originally published in January of 1857 a few short years prior to the start of the Civil War! What could be more darling for historical reenactment than this?
A lovely, very feminine, Authentic "Basque Jacket" 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:
"...a high
jacket body...intended to be made in white
quilting.
Many young ladies are wearing
them
as habit bodies, the skirts being of alpaca, cashmere, or other 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…
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