Georgian era habit

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Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit
  • Georgian era habit

  • Georgian era habit

  • size 12-14
  • £1,200.00
Out of stock.

 A rare occcasion to purchase  this spectacular ensemble made for The Equestrian Dressmaker book!

 A Georgian habit/ shooting/walking/travelling outfit  based on a painting from the 1740s- suitable for  historical social events, reenactment, living history, horseriding displays, shows, concurs d'elegance etc.

  It needs to be worn over georgian style stays and panniers ( panniers also available in the shop) - though for riding panniers are redundant

  The habit was used for  a couple of photoshoot and a couple of events - the price is reduced to reflect that.

  Features:

 *  Coat made in silk velvet ( 100% silk, not a blend), interlined and lined with silk.

 * voluminous skirts of the jacket, lots of fabric there!

 * decorated with three different rare antique  metallic braids/laces

 * made with machine for but with a lot of handstitching finish.

* closes with internal lacing over the stomacher and buttons.  

 The skirt is made out of cloth of silver silk brocade -  rare and costly!

*The skirt is not lined, and made to fit the the hoop pockets. Deep hem  facing in glazed cotton, some dusting from wear.

* The skirt closes with ties  -  tying the back first and then the front, with the knocks going over the side to avoid bulk in front, easu to adapt to most sizes

 * the pleated black silk ribbon is included

 The hat, stays, chemise and other accessories not included

 

Measurements

 The skirt  waist is easily regulated with ties. lentgh - front  43" ( 109 cm) - easy to shorten if a wallking length is required.

 The jacket closes at the chest 42" ( 107cm) and waist  33" (84cm), side length, armpit to waist, 8.5" (22cm)

 The back, across the shoulder blades is 13" (33cm), biceps circumference 14.5" (36cm)

The  habit would work best on a person uk size 12-14, with stays. Here worn  on size 12

Postage

 UK = please select special delivery.

Overseas:

Please select the heavy parcel at the check out. 

 Please remember that you are responsible for any customs/ Vat fees your country levvies on import items.