Medici Belt Ruby Velveteen Satin Lined 35" Woman's Civil War Reproduction

Description

Reproduction Civil War Era Medici Belt with an oval center.
The belt is 35" when buttoned closed. The sides are about 2 3/4" wide, the center 5 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
a deep ruby shade of 100% cotton velveteen.
It is lined with a ruby red satin with a subtle vertical slubby texture. It closes at the back with two antique black glass "French Jet" buttons. The buttons have an incised flower design with matte and shiny details. 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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