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Civil War LADIES Pocket Reticule, Green Blue Paisley, reproduction

$ 10.29

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: New
  • Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Ladies Pocket, or also may be  called reticule, Civil War and earlier, era style. Great tor carrying commonly used items and even, modern items such as cell phones. Tied around waist, under skirt or over, under apron. Made of 100% cotton materials, the front  is a Blue/Green Paisley, back is tan, the tie is light Green. The pocket is machine sewn. About 11" long,, 9" wide at widest point, tie strap is 90", hand slit in front 5".
    Here is a description from the reproduced book: "The Workingwoman's Guide, By A Lady, A Guide To 19th Century Decorative Arts, Fashion and Practical Crafts, 1838". "Pockets are either worn tied around the waist, fastened into the petticoat, or buttoned upon the stays. When fashioned into the petticoat, they are made of the same material, otherwise of dimity, calico, jean, twilled muslin, and sometimes of nankeen or brown jean".
    Ladies pockets are not seen very often at reenactments but was a common item for ladies to wear. Other colors & fabric (as shown in last photo) style are available, will make to order as well.
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