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This stylish lady was painted on ivory in the 1830's and remains in her original frame. She is truly lovely in her white cotton dress with full beret sleeves. The wide neckline is also typical of the period. She is coiffed for a special occasion with a high Apollo knot style and side curls.

Dating to the first quarter of the 19th Century, this work bag is worked in corded embroidery similar to trapunto. Made of fine cotton and linen. An amazing tribute to the fine needle skills of the maker!

This ladies coif of metallic silk brocade dates between 1720 and 1760. Coifs were worn indoors as semi-formal dress, or when receiving visitors whilst in bed.

The pierrot was a close fitting, low necked jacket with short tails that was popular in the 1780s to 1790s. This piece is made from a striped and floral silk brocade in delicate shades of oyster, green and peach.

Made of one length of fine cotton net with handmade lace edging this skirt is seamed down the center back and gauged to a cotton tape waistband. Closing in back with a single brass hook and eye. Tulle was popular in the first quarter of the 19th century and was often worn over a more colorful skirt, dress or petticoat.

This interesting 1920s bodice is one of my favorite pieces. Made of a jersey knit in a beautiful and rich paisley pattern, this bodice wraps asymmetrically to close with snaps over the left hip where a swag falls to approximately mid-calf length and is trimmed with silk fringe. The belled sleeves and neckline are trimmed with pleated navy chiffon. Shoulders are dropped and seamed over the upper arm. The hip yoke is lined with navy silk.