Georgiana and her historical clothing.....AVAILABLE

 

Georgiana is a fine hand-carved wooden doll, 17 ¼ inches tall. Her entire body is made of wood, except for her cloth upper arms. She has antique glass eyes; her wig is made of antique mohair in a lovely dark brown color. Her entire body has a wonderful patina that replicates the effect of age on the painted wood. All of her clothing and accessories are made with early materials and textiles, they are removable. Please scroll down to see step-by-step photos on how I have dressed her and all the details of this doll. If you are interested in purchasing her, please send your inquiry to: soniakrausedolls@gmail.com

The shift is considered the most basic garment of the 18th century woman's wardrobe. It plays an essential role because not only does it protect her clothing from the body moisture but also will protect her from the roughness of some elaborate textiles. The gussets will also help with more movement and comfort.

The shift, dickey petticoat, lace petticoat, false ramps, bonnet and stockings are made of antique cotton fabrics and lace dating from the Victorian Era. All of them have a soft, off-white color reminiscent of antique textiles.

Graduated ombre silk ribbons are tied around her legs, just below the knees, to hold up her stockings. This beautiful diminutive ribbon was sold by Au Bon Marche Department Store in Paris, France around 1890.

False rumps: Also called "split rump", not only will protect Georgiana from the roughness of some elements found in elaborate textiles, bu also provides an excellent skirt support and gives an attractive shape to it.

Her cotton petticoat is double layered with a very fine lace at the hem.

Double cloth pockets: late 19th c. quilted textile.

Skirt: 18th century embroidery on an oyster cream silk ground. The colors are truly stunning. The side seams of the skirt have pocket slits to access to her secret cloth pockets.

Her chatelaine consists of a hussif (sewing kit) and a pinball pin cushion. The outer portion of the hussif is made with the same quilted cotton of the pockets; the inner portion is lined with fragments of 19th century textiles. 

I made for Georgiana a beautiful pair of stays with detachable sleeves, they have front and back lacing. The stays are made of blue silk brocade woven with a pattern of meandering flowers, it's fully lined.

To help with the lacing, I have included a teeny tiny needle that I carved out of bone.

She is wearing an antique silk flower rosette choker, made in France.

Shoes: Finely handcrafted, 18th century brocade silk adorned with dainty silk ribbons.