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CIRCA 1880S PARASOL

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 – 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 »

GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS

GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS

Recently, the Horse Soldier acquired this lovely example of a women’s Civil War era silk taffeta gown in an iridescent green with slight hues of magenta and blue amongst the rivulets of fabric of… (2022-1084). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $325.00

1860-1870 WOMAN’S FANCHON CAP OR BONNET

1860-1870 WOMAN’S FANCHON CAP OR BONNET

1860-1870 woman’s fanchon cap or bonnet, a charming concoction of black velvet ribbon edged with fine white lace. A very similar cap can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,… (1307-09). Learn More »

CIRCA 1870-1880 WOMAN’S BLACK VELVET FANCHON

CIRCA 1870-1880 WOMAN’S BLACK VELVET FANCHON

Woman’s black velvet fanchon c.1870-1880, mounted on a wire frame. Black silk velvet is gathered over the flared brim and the flat band base. A cluster of flowers and leaves in shades of gold and… (1307-10). Learn More »

CIRCA 1890S BLACK STRAW HAT WITH SILK ROSES

CIRCA 1890S BLACK STRAW HAT WITH SILK ROSES

Circa 1890s black straw hat. Small oval crown sits on an oval brim that is turned up in the back. Two red and pink silk roses with leaves accent the right side of the crown; a spray of silk leaves and… (1307-02). Learn More »

CIRCA 1890S TWO-TONED STRAW HAT WITH WAVED BRIM

CIRCA 1890S TWO-TONED STRAW HAT WITH WAVED BRIM

The tapered crown and inner brim are constructed of alternating bands of horsehair braid and wheat straw woven with a dagged edge. The outer edge of waved brim is composed of wider bands of woven… (1307-01). Learn More »


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A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT

Dr. J. P. Rasser was contracted by the Confederacy and among his duties in Georgia was the examination of Conscripts for the Army. THE OVERCOAT or army great coat is certainly "Homespun" that is a woven woolen fabric originally made from homespun… (1268-706). Learn More »

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