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GROUP OF THREE C1875-1910 GARMENTS – ONE CHEMISETTE AND TWO CAMISOLES
Group of three 1875-1910 garments, one chemisette and two camisoles, from the Texas Civil War Museum. Item 1307-25a - This 1870s-1880s cotton lace chemisette would look lovely under an open front… (1307-25). Learn More »
C1860-1860 WHITE COTTON LONGCLOTH NIGHTDRESS
A beautifully sewn white cotton longcloth nightdress, c.1860-1870, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The nightdress is styled with a V-shaped yoke in the front and back embellished with hand-worked… (1307-24). Learn More »
WOMAN’S WHITE WAIST OR BLOUSE
Woman’s white waist or blouse from the Texas Civil War Museum, made with a round neckline, long sleeves, and a back opening. The front of the waist is accented with 16 tiny tucks of graduated… (1307-26). Learn More »
THREE LATE 19TH CENTURY HAIR COMBS
Group of three late 19th century hair combs from the Texas Civil War Museum, consisting of one made from faux tortoise shell in the Spanish style with five teeth, measuring 4" x 4½"; one made of faux… (1307-30). Learn More »
LOT OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JEWELRY AND TRIMMING
A mixed lot of late 19th century jewelry and trimming from the Texas Civil War Museum, consisting of the following: A 40" strand of small oval beads, possibly from a melon, that have dyed a dark… (1307-31). Learn More »
CIRCA 1880S PARASOL
Simple and functional 1880s parasol from the Texas Civil War Museum. The ecru plain-weave cotton covered is accented with hand-worked entredeux at the top of the 1¾" hem. Self-fabric ruffle at base… (1307-28). Learn More »
LARGE EMBROIDERED IVORY SILK PIANO SHAWL
This large embroidered ivory silk piano shawl, from the Texas Civil War Museum, is lavishly embellished with a deep fringe. The square center section has rounded corners and is heavily embroidered in… (1307-29). Learn More »
1890S CREAM SILK SATIN DRESS WITH BEADED BODICE AND TRAINED SKIRT
This 1890s cream silk satin dress with beaded bodice and trained skirt, from the Texas Civil War Museum, could have been worn as a reception dress, an evening dress, or a wedding gown. The… (1307-33). Learn More »
C1800 BLACK SILK SHIRTWAIST BODICE & SKIRT
A black silk shirtwaist bodice and skirt, c.1900, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bodice is styled with a blouson silhouette that is adjusted at the waist with a waist stay. The asymmetrical… (1307-38). Learn More »
1840-1860 BLUE PLAID WINTER CLOAK
1840-1860 Blue plaid winter cloak from the Texas Civil War Museum, previously part of the Tasha Tudor Collection. The cloak is styled with a calf-length body, an attached hip length cape, a wide… (1307-35). Learn More »
ELEGANT 1870’S GREEN SILK DRESS
An elegant 1870s green silk dress, with two bodices, overskirt, and skirt, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The dress is monochromatic, with the emphasis on the excellent draping and embellishments.… (1307-36). Learn More »
GROUP OF THREE 1880’S-1890’S BLACK SILK BODICES
Group of three 1880s-1890s black silk bodices from the Texas Civil War Museum. Although black is traditionally associated with mourning, black was also a fashion color. 1307-37a is a stylish jacket… (1307-37). Learn More »
TWO BLACK SILK PALETOTS
Two black silk paletots from the Texas Civil War Museum 1307-39a – A dramatic, elegant, and unusual paletot made entirely of panels of narrow black silk braid sewn into a complicated design of… (1307-39). Learn More »
1858-1863 PLAID SILK DRESS – SKIRT, DAY & EVENING BODICES & MATCHING FICHU
1858-1863 Plaid silk dress with day and evening bodices, matching fichu, and skirt from the Texas Civil War Museum. The dress is made from a lightweight plaid silk taffeta in gold, light gray blue,… (1307-40). Learn More »
CIRCA 1863-1865 DEEP LILAC AND WHITE TRANSLUCENT SILK TAFFETA DRESS
1863-1865 deep lilac and white translucent silk taffeta dress with lilac sash and bows, probably for a petite young lady, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bodice ‘tis a puzzlement. The initial… (1307-41). Learn More »
GROUP OF C. 1870-1900 LACE COLLARS AND PAIR OF LACE MITTS
Group of three lace collars and one pair of lace mitts, c.1870-1900. A. A very nice standing lace collar and attached jabot made with linen thread and ivory silk tape. The standing portion of the… (1307-34). Learn More »
LITTLE GIRL’S TOMATO RED SILK DRESS
A charming little girl’s tomato red silk dress from the Texas Civil War Museum. The dress is styled with a gathered front accented with bretelles gathered over the shoulders, a back closure with… (1307-19). Learn More »
SPECTACULAR THREE PIECE BLACK SILK SATIN ENSEMBLE
This spectacular three-piece black silk satin ensemble from the Texas Civil War Museum consists of an afternoon bodice, an evening bodice, and a skirt with train. Occasionally described in period… (1307-17). Learn More »
C1880 FORMAL GIRL’S DRESS OF IVORY SILK SATIN
This tiny, formal girl’s dress c.1880, from the Texas Civil War Museum, is made of ivory silk satin. It is embellished with multiple rows of shirring, unusual chemical lace trimming, silk moiré… (1307-20). Learn More »
A DELIGHTFULLY CHARMING C1886 – 1890 NATURAL COLOR SILK BUSTLE DRESS
In the mid-1890s, the prevailing fashion began to soften. Steel bustles began to be replaced with pillows; structured petticoats with tape ties create shaping. Additional fabric added to the front of… (1307-22). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR US NAVY LT. COMMANDER’S COAT AND BUCKLE OF ALEXANDER COLE RHIND - USS CONSTELLATION, USS CRUSADER, USS KEOKUK, FOUGHT CS BATTERIES AT DEEP BOTTOM, COMMANDED A “POWDER BOAT” AGAINST FT. FISHER, LATER REAR ADMIRAL
This is a very appealing regulation Civil War navy officer’s frock coat with interesting history. The coat is very dark blue, almost black, double-breasted with two rows of 9 US Navy officer’s button each down the front, two at the rear waist,… (1179-650). Learn More »
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