Just won this and whoops I thought it was blue with ivory embroidery, but it's black.
That'll teach me to read the descriptions a little better.
No matter though, it was a steal in either color.
Make Do & Mend, an original piece from the 1940s:
So I found this fur stole (and currently have it listed for sale in my etsy shop) and its shape absolutely boggled my mind. I have lots of furs and I'm always on the lookout for more - but I haven't really run across this cut before. I...
From my collection, which I don't usually give up. :) Just can't work that burnt sienna with my coloring and I already have too many black hats.
They are listed over in my etsy shop. More pictures & descriptions there.
$48 + shipping
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$45 + shipping
Great pictures! The bodice closure is so interesting. I stand by my earlier date assessment, but I would put it towards the earlier end of that spectrum due to the a-line nature of the skirt in the front. The later natural form gowns (1879-82) were extremely narrow (almost tube-like) and...
Beautiful dress! I love the color. It's Victorian - from the natural form era circa about 1876-1879....hard to tell exactly without more detailed shots of the side & front to see how full the skirt is and the trim patterns on the front.
This was a very brief time period in between the...
Yep - I've picked up a stash of original military spools for reenactment use over the last few years on ebay & at events. Look for Red Cross sewing kits - they usually include a few spools & will add to your impression to have anyways.
Thanks! Of the two, it's the nicest. I was a little disappointed in the blue one as it was more faded upon inspection then in the photos. Oh well. [huh]
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