Medici Belt Ruby Velveteen Silk Embroidery 43" Woman's Civil War Reproduction

Description

Reproduction Civil War Era Medici Belt with a rounded top edge and a straight bottom edge.
The belt is 43" when buttoned closed. Be sure to consider the size of your waist with all of your many layers when you determine the size you need.
The belt is made of 100% cotton velveteen in a  dark burgundy shade. It is decorated with 100% silk embroidered flowers in yellow, gold, brown and white with leaves in shades of green. It closes at the back with two black glass antique buttons with  an intricate cross design. The belt is fully lined with black moire. It would be a simple matter of turning the belt and covering the closure by pinning on a large ribbon bow to turn it into a different belt.
"Civil War era women and teen girls wore belts over their bodices and skirts to help emphasize the waistline.  Belts also helped to hide the join between the bodice and skirt.  Most of the belts were made for show and were meant to be seen.  Ladies made belts out of many different fabrics.  The were made from:  silks, satin, velvet, brocades and tapestry fabrics as well as cottons, linens and wool.  Often the belt was used as a showpiece of the ladies handiwork.  Women would spend hours working up intricate designs in needlework, bead-work or braid work."
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for looking and Happy eBaying!