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ELEGANT C1890 WOMAN’S TWO-PIECE MAUVE FIGURED SILK RECEPTION DRESS
A feminine and elegant woman’s two-piece mauve figured silk reception dress c.1890, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The jacquard fabric is woven with narrow stripes alternating with strips of… (1307-43). Learn More »
C1862-1863 AMETHYST PURPLE RIBBED WATERED SILK MOIRÉ DRESS
Woman’s amethyst purple ribbed watered silk moiré dress, c. 1862-1863, trimmed with aubergine silk taffeta ruching, originally from the Tasha Tudor collection, loaned to Colonial Williamsburg, and… (1307-42). Learn More »
REMARKABLE 89TH NY VETERAN RIBBON THROW QUILT
This absolutely unique item is composed of twenty-nine veteran ribbons associated with the 89th New York Infantry. Twenty-five of the ribbons are attributed to annual reunion events, while one is a… (2026-999). Learn More »
$395.00
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COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (2025-3042). Learn More »
C.1855-1865 BLACK LACE, RIBBON AND NET FANCY CAP
Exquisite black lace, ribbon, and net fancy cap c.1855-1865 from the Texas Civil war museum collection. The crown of the cap is made from black cotton bobbinet with a small scattered floral motif, and… (1307-57). Learn More »
$150.00
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C. 1880 BONNET WITH GOLD LACE OF METAL THREAD, AND DARK BURGUNDY VELVET BANDS
A dramatic bonnet c. 1880 that makes a statement about the fashionable woman who wore it, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The brim is covered with pleated and ruched bands of rich dark burgundy… (1307-58). Learn More »
C1862-1864 SPOON BONNET OF BLUE SILK TAFFETA
A wonderful example of a very fashionable spoon bonnet c.1862-1864, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from iridescent cornflower blue silk taffeta mounted on a buckram frame. The… (1307-62). Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
CIRCA 1880 BLACK SILK VELVET BONNET
Charming black silk velvet bonnet c.1880 with feathers from the Texas Civil War Museum. This demure little bonnet is made from rich black silk velvet that is gathered and ruched into an appealing… (1307-61). Learn More »
CIRCA 1855-1865 STRAW HAT
Straw hat c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from very fine straw plait, styled with low crown and a wide brim. The brim is finished with a decorative woven straw edging. A… (1307-60). Learn More »
FASHIONABLE DRAWN SILK BONNET, C. 1855-1865
Fashionable drawn silk bonnet c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from light olive colored silk taffeta, trimmed with wide copper silk taffeta ribbon. The silk is drawn… (1307-59). Learn More »
C1870S-1880S DARK BURGUNDY VELVET FANCHON HAT
Charming dark burgundy velvet fanchon hat c.1870s-1880s from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from lustrous burgundy silk velvet. Large stiffened velvet loops accent the front of the hat.… (1307-49). Learn More »
C1875-1885 UNUSUAL AND VERY FASHIONABLE FANCHON BONNET
A striking, unusual, and very fashionable fanchon bonnet c.1875-1885 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made of copper wool felt. The front and sides on the bonnet are trimmed with… (1307-50). Learn More »
CHARMING WOVEN STRAW HAT, MID-19TH CENTURY
Charming woven straw hat from the Texas Civil War Museum. The low crowned hat is made from natural straw plait intertwined with very narrow avocado green ribbon that has been pleated and twisted into… (1307-51). Learn More »
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 »
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