The Industrious Lady

ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR ERA GREEN PAISLEY SHAWL c.1860s VICTORIAN VINTAGE From the Seller This listing is for an original lady's Paisley Shawl from the Civil War period. It's made of wool and silk. The shawl is trimmed with fringe on two of the edges. This green center has a wonderful color, and there are about four different shades of green throughout the shawl! It is absolutely a gorgeous gree, NOT a faded black! Amazing! It's perfect for display, inspiration and study. It is NOT recommended to wear outdoors or often. It should only be worn with care. It should be kept out of the sun, don't throw it on the back of your couch. Shown with clothing and a pin which are not included.  Condition: Small holes scattered throughout. There are some light fade marks that I can see.  Measurements are: 64'' by 64'' From the Industrious Lady A nice brocade shawl, normally when these are shown worn they are double over into a triangle in a mo...

antique sleeveless 1860's black top fragile From the Seller antique sleeveless top-found in a box with writing "black waist top from wedding dress-1868" (box not included) no tags or labels excessive distress from age, use, storing etc.-has several holes and is very fragile (most likely NOT wearable) measures approx. 17.5" across underarms, 15.5" back length please use zoom to view enlarged distress and damage detailing sold as shown as described  in a fragile condition From the Industrious Lady What nice about this item is that it is labeled. So few original items come with a story of its use and age. A black wedding dress might astound us now but during the era any nice dress would be commandeered for duty for its lady's special day. White dresses were first made fashionable by Queen Victoria and fashion magazines from the era also pushed for the use of white dresses for weddings, but this item just goes to show that ju...

Antique 1860s Patterned Brown Silk Taffeta Gown Dress Civil War Era Victorian From the Seller An  antique  Victorian gown  dating  from the 1860s.  Beautiful Brown Silk Hook and eye closure front. Fully lined.   Excellent antique condition Small separation of inner lining (see pics 7&8) Discoloring at the underarms  One piece  in glossy lightweight brown silk  The bodice is fitted   with  a cotton under layer that fastens with hooks at centre front.  At the front the silk is fan pleated from waist to shoulder,  with a round piped neck and slightly curved  The sleeves  fasten with hooks.  The full skirt is pleated in to the waist. Hand sewn. Please review all photos as they as are a part of the description and  ask all questions in advance of purchases Measurements Chest 23" (armpit to armpit) ...

ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR ERA DAY DRESS c.1860 VICTORIAN VINTAGE From the Seller This listing is for an original lady's  silk day dress  from the Civil War period. It's made of mauve taffeta with a white windowpane check. The dress features a darted bodice with coat-shaped sleeves. The sleeves are trimmed with Chantilly lace and beads. The bodice is lined with brown cotton similar to the skirt facing. It fastens with hooks/eyes and has several ornamental buttons. The skirt has a pocket and facing, but is un-lined. It closes at left front. There is evidence that the sleeve trim is a period update as the sleeves were narrowed at the same time. This could be reversed if desired, but the trim is quite charming and it IS 1860s. The dress displays beautifully and is a fantastic example of early Civil War fashion! The collar and pin are not included.  Condition: Small holes scattered throughout with some areas of damage near ...

Rare Antique Victorian Civil War Era 1860s Printed Cotton Calico Bodice Pagoda Sleeves From the Seller: Rare antique original Victorian cotton print bodice c.1860. Wonderful print on a teal coloured background and large pagoda styled sleeves. The edges are trimmed with teal blue silk. Lined in cotton and front hook and eye fastenings. Amazingly this piece is in good wearable antique condition. There is a small split near the front waist and upper back. Small hole near sleeve. Faint underarm discoloration and missing lower hooks and green tassels. Bust 31" Waist 24" Across back seam to seam 17" Length 18" From the Industrious Lady: IT may have been still worn in 1860 but this dress is probably closer to 1855, and could eve be a remade 1840's dress. That front is just begging to come down to a point in the front. It does appear to be longer in the front than the back. Really loving the use of bias binding to finish the sleeves. Fir...