Georgian era habit 1790s

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Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s
  • Georgian era habit 1790s

  • Georgian era habit 1790s

  • size 12-14
  • £890.00

:  at  £890.00  each

 A rare occcasion to purchase  this super smart set made for The Equestrian Dressmaker book!

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

  It needs to be worn over late georgian style stays, and optionlly, bum padding

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

  Features:

 *  Jacket and skirt made in rare wool satin - shint, lustrtous, but suitable for all weathers, breathing well and easy to brush!

* the jacket is  lined with silk.

 *tailored  jacket, with collar and lapels, metal buttons for closing

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

 

 The skirt is made of the same wool, and the hem is protected by a wide linen facing. there is some dusting from wear.

* The skirt is pleated to a grosgrain ribbon  and  closes with ties  - easy to regulate

 

 The waistcoat is made in silk and cotton, metal buttons closure.

 back laces up - easy to regulate,

 The hat, stays, chemise and other accessories  are not included

 

Measurements

 The skirt waist is easily regulated with ties, currently closing at waist 32" (82cm). length - front  44" ( 111cm) - 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 14" (35cm), biceps circumference 14" (33cm)

 The waistcoat, fully laced up, closes at the chest 42" (107cm), waist 32" (82cm)

The outfit would work best on a person uk size 12-14, with proper  stays on

 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.