Lady's Victorian
Antebellum -
Civil
War -
Victorian
-
Dickensian
Era Crocheted Lady's Bonnet or Nightcap Pattern!
Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication™
Originally Published
1855!
If you are the first to
bid on this auction, using the Buy-it-Now option, YOU WIN! There's no chance of
being outbid!
Up for bid
is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication™ for an Authentic Victorian Girl's or
Lady's Crocheted Bonnet Pattern! What could be more darling for historical reenactment than this?
This
Authentic Antebellum
Crocheted
Bonnet Pattern
has not been available for over 152 years!
But now you can recreate it to have a truly one-of-a-kind clothing
accessory!
This accessory is truly
darling with its filet crochet
and lace
trimmings! The original model appears to have been made using white or
cream thread but, of course, you can choose whatever color palette you most delight
in. Pretty for you, pretty for gifts and pretty for posterity! (Original is
not for sale)
This item is a great
resource for those who are Civil War, Antebellum, Victorian and Dickens historical reenactment enthusiasts, stage and
theatre costumers, students of historical clothing, fiber and textile arts,
etc!
Perfect for
the girl with the remarkable sense of style!
Wear to
school, work, clubbing dates, proms, weddings and more!
An
excerpt:
"Narrow ribbon, or wide
white cotton braid, may be drawn in round the crown. and along
the front, but it is not actually necessary excepting for ornament."
Not your typical needle working result and sure to be
admired, coveted and questioned after by many. :)
*** Dakota Prairie Treasures includes yarn/needle, thread/hook and Victorian English to Modern US crochet stitch conversion charts with all our Antebellum, Civil War, Victorian, Dickens, Edwardian, WWI and Titanic Era Hardcopy Republication Patterns! No longer be confused regarding which modern yarn, thread, needle, hook and crochet stitch to use in perfectly replicating these treasured British needle art patterns from our historic past! ***
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 instructions are
very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needle worker will be
capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.
The antique
and vintage yarns, hooks, 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…
