Medici Belt Black Velveteen Cotton Lined 31" Woman's Civil War Reproduction

Description

Reproduction Civil War Era Medici Belt with an half-oval center.
The belt is 31" when buttoned closed. The sides are about 2 1/2" wide, the center oval is  5 1/2" 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 100% cotton velveteen.
It is lined with black cotton broadcloth. It closes at the back with two black antique glass buttons.
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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