Medici Belt Black Moiré Forest Green Lining 35" Woman's Civil War Reproduction

Description

Reproduction Civil War Era Medici Belt with an half-oval center.
The belt is 35" when buttoned closed. The sides are about 2 13/4" wide, the center  3 3/4" tall.  Be sure to consider the size of your waist with all of your many layers when you determine the size you need. Also remember the placement of the buttons can also be moved for a better fit.
The belt is made of
black
moiré (also known as "watered silk".)
It is lined with a silky forest green fabric whit a woven floral design. It closes at the back with two small silver colored metal buttons with a textured design and a black enamel center. It would be a simple matter to turn the belt and covering the closure by pinning on a large ribbon bow to give it a  totally different look.
Dry clean only.
"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."
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