Antique Antebellum
Civil War Era Lady's Hug Me Tight Wrap Draft Pattern!
Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication™
Originally Published
1860!
Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication™ for an Authentic Antebellum - Victorian - Civil War Era
Lady's Elegant Hug Me Tight Mantle
Draft Pattern! Originally published in 1860 only eight
short months after the start of the Civil War! What could be more darling for historical reenactment than this?
A lovely feminine Authentic
Pre
Civil War Era Lady's Jacket Draft Pattern (to wear under one's cloak, etc) 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 Antebellum Era
draft pattern!Pretty for you, pretty for
gifts and pretty for posterity! (Original is not for sale)
Materials recommended were:
"It can be
made of cashmere, merino, or cloth, lined with quilted silk. "
An excerpt:
"It
is extremely
comfortable, and much more convenient than a shawl or Sontag."
This item is a great resource
for those who are Antebellum, 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…