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Medici Belt Maroon Velveteen Cotton Lined 33" Woman's Civil War Reproduction
$ 13.2
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Description
Reproduction Civil War Era Medici Belt with an diamond center, black braid trim and laced back.The belt is 33" when laced closed. The sides are about 2 3/4" wide, the diamond center is 7 1/4" tall. Be sure to consider the size of your waist with all of your many layers of clothing 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 maroon
100% cotton velveteen.
It is lined with black 100% cotton broadcloth. It is decorated with black rayon "silk-look" braid. It closes at the back with six grommets and a lacing cord.
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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