I recently purchased several items from an estate which are being offered here for those who may be interested. I have described each item to the best of my ability, however, make no guarantees. Clothing was inspected for damage, laundered and pressed – it is ready to wear to your next event. There are jackets paired with petticoats, single petticoats, shoes sizes 7 1/2 and 8. The mules are 7 1/2, the brown suede shoes size 8. The petticoats have twill tape closures (as they should) and are adjustable in size. The jackets are basically size medium, but the short gowns could be work with a stomacher to fit a larger woman. I purchased the items hoping to help anyone who wants to get into living history on a budget – they are in good condition, but priced considerably less than new garments. Thank you for looking. Any questions should be sent to thistledewbooks @ yahoo.com. Purchaser will pay shipping costs. Feel free to share with those who might be interested.
Petticoat in pale gold color, side ties. Fabric content unknown.
Cotton petticoat, side ties, adjustable size.
Close-up showing fabric pattern for the previous petticoat. It is cotton with tie closures.
Please see the information at the top of this post, and email questions to thistledewbooks [@] yahoo.com. Thank you for looking. These are well-made, good basic garments, which have been previously worn, perfect for someone beginning to assemble a period wardrobe at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new.
I’m not sure I follow your comment. Did you think their feet were smaller or larger? The sizes are given in modern shoe sizes – they dont reflect the same sizing practices of the 18th century. They are reproduction shoes – not original shoes from the 18th century. Was this helpful?
Oh, of course, they are reproductions for modern people to wear, so the sizes are not indicative of people’s feet in the past. Thanks for clearing up my misunderstanding.
I wonder if people in the past had smaller feet than now, though (on average).
Helen said:
I never thought women would have worn size 7 1/2 shoes over 200 years ago!
thehistoricfoodie said:
I’m not sure I follow your comment. Did you think their feet were smaller or larger? The sizes are given in modern shoe sizes – they dont reflect the same sizing practices of the 18th century. They are reproduction shoes – not original shoes from the 18th century. Was this helpful?
Helen said:
Oh, of course, they are reproductions for modern people to wear, so the sizes are not indicative of people’s feet in the past. Thanks for clearing up my misunderstanding.
I wonder if people in the past had smaller feet than now, though (on average).