Authentic Civil War Era Lady's "Princess Alice Dress-Body" Draft Pattern

Dakota Prairie Treasures Single Pattern Republication

Originally Published 1863!

Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Single Pattern Republication for an Elegant Authentic Civil War Era Lady's "Princess Alice Dress-Body" Draft Pattern! Originally published in 1863 during the height of the Civil War! What could be more darling for historical reenactment than this?

A lovely feminine Authentic "Princess Alice Dress-Body" Draft Pattern for you to recreate! As you can see it has a lovely fit and drape to it and can be customized by you however your needlework muse desires!

There are many types of material, or combinations, that may make a spectacular genuine clothing from this authentic Antebellum Era draft pattern!Pretty for you, pretty for gifts and pretty for posterity! (Original is not for sale)

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An excerpt:

"This very fashionable body is cut with a small jacket with plaits at the back--seams similar to a riding-habit...it is very graceful and stylish and is suited to silk, mohair, etc."

This item is a great resource for those who are Civil War and Victorian historical reenactment enthusiasts, opera, stage and theatre costumers, students of historical clothing, fiber and textile arts, etc!

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The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! This is a beautiful item and sure to delight you and yours!

The antique and vintage style fabrics, threads, braids, buttons, etc., can be found on Atomic Mall quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! :) Or, of course, you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or hobby store