Medici Belt Dark Green Silk & Black Moire' 40" Woman's Civil War Reproduction

Description

Reproduction Civil War Era Medici Belt with  a diamond center. It is a rich hunter green shade 100% silk with a large 100% silk ribbon embroidered floral and ribbon motif. It is lined with black moiré (also called watered silk).It buttons at the back with two antiqued silver metal pierced buttons with a pattern reminiscent of Celtic designs.
The belt is 40" when buttoned closed. The sides are about 2 1/2" wide, the center is 6 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.
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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