Hello:
I'll probably get my knuckles rapped for trying to flog stuff on the list, but
my excuse is that members of h-costume group will probably appreciate it more
than anyone else - I have silk I'd like to sell.
Some time ago I purchased 10 yards of peach 100% silk because it was a good
price at Designer Textiles in Toronto. I've finally admitted to myself that
peach isn't really my colour, if I dye it I will ruin it, and I have way, way
too much stuff - fabric, projects, etc. already!
It's 56 inches wide and has good "body" - it's not that limp china silk.
It's very similar in colour (identical?) to the silk dress on pages 66-67 of
"Revolution in Fashion: 1715-1815". That's probably why I bought it! While it's
not ribbed like that fabric, it does have an asymetrical stripe pattern woven
in. I could see it as an 18th c. gown or even a bustle gown - not that it's any
of my business how anyone decides to use it! I've even seen a peach Civil War
era gown somewhere.
I'd sell it for $150 U.S. That would include shipping. Paypal would be good.
Let me know if you want pictures. I'm still strugglling to figure out my
digital camera, so it would be good practice for me.
I also have 10 yards of blue and silver striped silk (narrow stripes) but I
have to find it to measure the width. I was thinking Victorian day or evening
dress when I bought it.
Sheridan Alder
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