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Two fischu styles

Two styles of fischu or berthas from the 1857 Godey's Ladies Book. Includes two embroidery patterns for a gentleman's tie and a pair of ladies drawers.

Tags: accessories, bertha, clothing, embroidery, fischu, Godey's, sewing, victorian

Images and descriptions of the following:
1. Basque
2. Muslin Breakfast Cap
3. Habit shirt front and collar
4. undersleeve with cuff to match 3.
5. Four styles of Bonnets
6. embroidery design for Chemise

Tags: accessories, bonnets, caps, clothing, embroidery, fashion, Godey's, hats, ladies, millinery, undersleeves, victorian

Children's clothing

Children's clothing for August 1870. Please note: I have digitally enhanced this image to make it easier to print.

Tags: 1870, children, children's, civil war, clothing, dress, fashion, Godey's, Peterson's, victorian

Flannel Bathing Costumes for Women and Children

Images and description of flannel bathing costumes for woman and child from the August 1870 issue of Peterson's Magazine. The woman's costume includes oiled silk bathing cap. This image includes an image and description of a work apron. Please note:…

Tags: 1870, bathing, bloomers, children, costume, flannel, Godey's, Peterson's, silk, suit, victorian, women

Bathing Costume with Caps and Bathing Slippers

Images of lady's bathing costume with three cap alternatives and three footwear alternatives. Please note: this image has been digitally enhanced to make it easier to print.

Tags: bathing, caps, civil war, clothing, costume, dress, Godey's, magazine, Peterson's, sandles, seabathing, slippers, suit, swim, victorian