Costuming: 1860s

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Wrapper, Civil War era. Susan Greene Historic Clothing Collection, John L. Wehle Gallery
Wrapper, Civil War era. Susan Greene Historic Clothing Collection, John L. Wehle Gallery

Erin C

June 07, 2014

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the hoop skirt job
the hoop skirt job

Erin C

August 10, 2014

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1865 Emilia Wlodkowska (Emilii Włodkowskiej) by Józef Simmler (Muzeum Narodowe, Warszawa)
1865 Emilia Wlodkowska (Emilii Włodkowskiej) by Józef Simmler (Muzeum Narodowe, Warszawa)

Erin C

August 18, 2014

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Dress Date: ca. 1862 Culture: French Medium: silk Dimensions: Length at CB (bolero): 19 in. (48.3 c…
Dress Date: ca. 1862 Culture: French Medium: silk Dimensions: Length at CB (bolero): 19 in. (48.3 c…

Erin C

September 28, 2014

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A killer green: Ryerson’s arsenic dress, 1860s
A killer green: Ryerson’s arsenic dress, 1860s

Erin C

September 27, 2014

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Pale yellow ottoman velvet evening gown, circa 1865, the bodice with yellow satin trimming and butt…
Pale yellow ottoman velvet evening gown, circa 1865, the bodice with yellow satin trimming and butt…

Erin C

November 02, 2014

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In the Swan's Shadow: Two summer cotton print dresses, 1850s-60s
In the Swan's Shadow: Two summer cotton print dresses, 1850s-60s

Erin C

April 03, 2015

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Beautiful colored silk dinner cap, very unusual to see. Far more are either white or black.
Beautiful colored silk dinner cap, very unusual to see. Far more are either white or black.

Erin C

November 26, 2014

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Evening Dress Made Of Silk - American c.1860-1862
Evening Dress Made Of Silk - American c.1860-1862

Erin C

September 28, 2014

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Woman's dress in two parts American, about 1856–58 Silk plain weave ( taffeta), trimmed with silk…
Woman's dress in two parts American, about 1856–58 Silk plain weave ( taffeta), trimmed with silk…

Erin C

September 28, 2014

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Circa 1867 cage crinoline, United Kingdom.
Circa 1867 cage crinoline, United Kingdom.

Erin C

December 26, 2014

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Taking the quilted petticoat a step further, this one from the late 1860s is stuffed with goose dow…
Taking the quilted petticoat a step further, this one from the late 1860s is stuffed with goose dow…

Erin C

December 26, 2014

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This unbelievably beautiful, ornately carved circa 1860s Jet cameo necklace is a museum quality exa…
This unbelievably beautiful, ornately carved circa 1860s Jet cameo necklace is a museum quality exa…

Erin C

December 20, 2014

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"mother and daughters"--- are we sure this isn't 5 sisters? Why do we always assume one is the moth…
"mother and daughters"--- are we sure this isn't 5 sisters? Why do we always assume one is the moth…

Erin C

December 22, 2014

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La Mode illustrée: journal de la famille - Google Books November 1864
La Mode illustrée: journal de la famille - Google Books November 1864

Erin C

December 22, 2014

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This is from England and is described as a Tucker or Filler for a ball gown..Just lovely and not so…
This is from England and is described as a Tucker or Filler for a ball gown..Just lovely and not so…

Erin C

December 22, 2014

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This gown was commissioned by Sarah Diodoti Gardiner to wear to New York City’s premier 1860 soci…
This gown was commissioned by Sarah Diodoti Gardiner to wear to New York City’s premier 1860 soci…

Erin C

December 23, 2014

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Evening dress, circa 1860s. From Alexandre Vassiliev's collection. Photos from Brother at Your Side…
Evening dress, circa 1860s. From Alexandre Vassiliev's collection. Photos from Brother at Your Side…

Erin C

January 15, 2015

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Dress Date: 1866–68 Culture: American Medium: silk
Dress Date: 1866–68 Culture: American Medium: silk

Erin C

December 24, 2014

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Godey's lady's book 1863 Jan -June; Jul - Dec
Godey's lady's book 1863 Jan -June; Jul - Dec

Erin C

January 17, 2015

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Girdle with pocket, from Godey’s Magazine, April 1864.
Girdle with pocket, from Godey’s Magazine, April 1864.

Erin C

January 17, 2015

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1866-68 Woman's Dress: Bodice, Skirt, and Belt, Philadelphia Museum of Art
1866-68 Woman's Dress: Bodice, Skirt, and Belt, Philadelphia Museum of Art

Erin C

January 17, 2015

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