#24-115, Late 18th Century-Early 19th Century Regional Dress ( Vest? / Dirndl?)

Description: !!!!!! IMPORTANT !!!!!!! PLEASE read entire description & Instructions before bidding! Measurements are in inches unless otherwise stated: #24-115, Late 18th Century-Early 19th Century Regional Dress ( Vest? / Dirndl?): This garment came out of a historical fashion collection and the only information that came with it was " Late 18th Century - Early 19th century Regional Dress." The private collection included amazing clothing from the early 18th Century through the late 19th century. I am not sure of the correct word to call the garment. It is not a corset. It was made to wear on the outside. I have seen women's garments from the 1860's that were made of silk and laced up the front called weskits. I have seen beautifully quilted and embroidered jumps from the 18th century. Since this was listed as regional dress I wondered if it would be classified as a dirndl; however, when I look in the dictionary under dirndl it is defined as dress. Never-the-less, since I have collected antique clothing for over 35 years what I know from experience is that this is an amazing textile. Enlarge the photos and you can see individual threads. The embroidery in the back is insane. Notice the little gold beads that were sewn into the design. Many of the threads are metallic. Take a look at the amazing cotton fabric lining. The straps that come from the back are not finished. I have them pinned to the front straps. It doesn't look like anything has been added or subtracted. It looks all original. The bust is 43 inches and the waist is 38 inches. It is 12 inches from the top neckline to the bottom of the waist. From looking at original illustrations of early women's regional dress, this would have been laced over a very full linen or cotton blouse. The skirt itself would have been full and decorated beautifully as well. I laced the garment together with modern ribbon so you could see what it would have looked like. I have been told that it might have been laced with silk ribbon, braided cording or possibly leather. The garment is European. Bid will start at $100.00. =============================================================When emailing with inquiries, please include the ITEM NAME and ITEM NUMBER. Payment Options - Payment through eBay is preferred, but will make other arrangements if necessary. We request that as soon as auction is over and you have received your invoice please pay for items won within three days of Auction end. Merchandise will be shipped within 48 hours as soon as payment is received. ============================================================================== We do have lower shipping cost, do not be afraid to ask. At end of Auction, we add insurance no matter the cost of the item for both domestic and International. For International Shipping: See Shipping If you win more than one of our Auctions within a Three day period of the first auction, we will combined shipping. That means if you win the first one on Monday and the second one ends on or by Thursday, it will be combined.==============================================================================Return Policy: I do my best to provide an accurate description of the item. If you have certain questions that have not been addressed in the description please e-mail me before you bid. Most of my Auctions begin at 99 cents with no reserve regardless of what I have paid for the items. I will only refund money if I have grossly misrepresented an item. You must email me within 3 days of receiving the item if you wish to return it. If I agree to a return, buyer pays shipping cost. Reimbursement for cost of piece excluding shipping will be completed once item is returned.===============================================Words of Encouragement From God's Holy Word: "11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV) Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Price: 495 USD

Location: Midland, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-08T03:09:21.000Z

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