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Original Civil War White Western Prairie Homesteader Shirtwaist Dress -XS, 1860s

About the Item

In astounding condition, this shirtwaist dress is a perfect example of what a pioneer woman might have worn on her journey to the American West during the mid-19th century. Its Western yoke and caballero-style cuffs are a fleeting nod to masculinity, but the tatted lace trim and full rear princess seams should remind contemporary women that feminine requisites—including a corset, bustle and petticoats—were still demanded. Long sleeve prairie dress with Peter Pan collar and caballero-style cuffs; front and rear diamond yoke and full rear princess seams. Trimmed in tatted lace at collar, cuffs and yoke; fully-buttoning front closure with tatted lace trim on either side of placket. Unlined. fabric: cotton, tatted lace noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: very good with two small previous repairs at left knee and right rear hip (see photos) measurements: collar: 2 ½” at widest neckline circumference: 13 ¼” (buttoned closed) shoulders: 13 ½” sleeve length: 21” from shoulder, 20” from underarm sleeve circumference: 14 ½” at upper arm, 9 ½” at wrist bust: 36” max waist: 34” hips: 60” length: 51” from shoulder, 45 ½” from underarm sweep: 89” hem: 2” label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size XS (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 34 in (86.36 cm)Hip: 60 in (152.4 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 51 in (129.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Prairie (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Two small previous repairs at left knee and right rear hip (see photos).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.7991stDibs: LU86435848672
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