Mantle

[atherleisure]

I finished a velvet 1870's mantle in time for Helldorado Days in October, and marianme took pictures of it.

The pattern was from Period Costume for Stage and Screen, and the original that the pattern is based on is dated to c. 1873.





It's cotton velvet with a rayon braid trim. The facings are cotton broadcloth. I can't say much about wearing it because it was warm enough at that I took it off after taking pictures. The collar wanted to stick up in back so I'm going to tack it down. I think it would have pressed into place nicely if I had dared press it, but I didn't want to risk flattening the pile in a place where it might be seen in the roll of the collar.

Comments

[koshka_the_cat]

I love it!

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[danabren]

The mantle is pretty but I want to know more about your bonnet.

[atherleisure]

Thanks. I wrote about the bonnet here: https://atherleisure.dreamwidth.org/176140.html. It was easy to make, and as long as my hair is in a large bun high on the back of my head, it stays in place really well. It's a pretty great hat.

[danabren]

Merci for the link, and I even commented on that post back in the day :D

[mala_14]

Oooh looks great! With the cold weather, my mind runs to velvet. This is a lovely winter wardrobe addtition.

[atherleisure]

Cold weather makes me think of velvet too. Fortunately, I don't have too much cold weather!

[marianme]

Hurrah, velvet mantua. Looks so good. It’s almost cool enough to wear one here. Dang, climate change.

[atherleisure]

Thank you, and thanks for taking pictures of it.