Purple 1860s dress

1860 extant lavender gown w/ green trim

I'm pretty late on getting my 2015 costuming year in review up, but here goes: In January I talked a lot about making a Robe a la Turque, but never did. Instead, I made an elliptical hoop, and wore it with my late 1860s purple gown: Late

1850 victorian day dress and evening dress.

Side view ball gown 1860

1875 dress found on Allison Achauer's Flickr

The Amalthea Gown Made in a gorgeous silk look poly fabric in lilac ruffled over the hips and back. Complete with train that will billow behind you as you walk A fully corseted bodice made with 2 layers of cotton coutil, and steel boning. Lacing up in the back, and down to skirt with grommets featuring a sweetheart neckline with white lace across the bust and shoulders Puff sleeves attached, off the shoulder style. Made in matching fabric with elastic cuffs, around the biceps, and…

Victorian Plum Coloured Striped Beaded Velvet and Silk Faille Reception Gown / Dress dated to 1886/1887 Ebay:Madaboutfans

Dress, 1860s, of royal purple moiré faille. Boned evening bodice w/ tulle, lace, & periwinkle trim. Royal purple moiré faille day bodice trimmed w/ black silk bobbin lace & carnival glass buttons. Royal purple moiré faille skirt trimmed w/ black Chantilly lace & purple bows. Worn by Jessie Benton Fremont

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Victorian Civil War Era Mauve Silk Taffeta Chintz Lined Long Full Hoop Skirt DressThis antique Victorian Civil War era mauve silk taffeta chintz lined long full hoop skirt dress dates from the 1860s. ...from