Matching Silk Skirt and Muff 1860's

Stunning 1860s / Civil War Era Striped Silk Crinoline Skirt With Matching Muff - Victorian Antique Fashion
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From the Seller
A stunning antique Victorian skirt dating to the 1850s / early 1860s - fabulous silk , and super rare to find with a matching muff ! A large full crinoline dome ( shown over a hoop, not included ) in crisp glossy silk with a woven design of stripes in varying sizes, in purple, red, gold, burgundy etc... The skirt is tightly pleated all around in to the self fabric waistband, fastening with hooks and snappers ( a later addition ) Around the hem is a stiffened band, under this a deep frill of the silk. Unlined. With the skirt is a lovely matching muff, lightly quilted in the striped silk, with double frills and soft silk lining in peach.
CONDITION
Mostly excellent. There is damage to the waistband near the fastenings, and the hem of the stiffened band has split in places. A couple of very tiny holes.
Approx measurements - waist 22 length 43 hem circumference 230 inches

From the Industrious Lady
Silk muffs like the one above were extremely popular during the 18th century, during the 19th century fur was the most popular medium, but it is still seen in other materials, like the peacock feather muff below. 
Peacock Feather Muff 1860s Musée Galliera de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Musée Galliera de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

There were even knitted and crocheted muffs like this one from Godey's 1863
Lady's Card Case, and Crochet Muff. Godey's Lady's Book, February ...

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