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REENACTOR 18TH C COLONIAL POCKET RIBBON CABBAGE ROSES RED YELLOW SILKY BALL GOWN

$ 8.97

Availability: 70 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Size: One Size: Regular
  • Brand: LADY ELLENS
  • Condition: Hand made in the Lady Ellen workshops for discriminating reenactors who admire fine seamstress-ship!
  • Style: WORK
  • Gender: Women
  • Personalize: No
  • Material: 100% COTTON
  • Color: RED. YELLOW & IVORY

    Description

    GO AHEAD, PICK MY POCKET.......ROSY POSIES!
    Our workshop fancy faux silk Rosette Pocket for you is long in shape with deep depth for REENACTOR carry-all---go to a dance or meeting with this Pocket on your waist, no time to waste, a New Holiday Season is officially here!  The pretty French inspired country faux silk feel cotton fabric quite the perfect thing to strap on and store your precious trinkets in your gown at the working encampment when the dirty chores are done!. Seasoned reenactor women know this is an item you tie onto your waist over or under your petticoat to carry your small personal valuables before toting a handbag or purse was an accepted fashion trend before 1820 era.  Think of it as the 18th c Belly-Bag concept that was revived in the 80's!!!!  Eye catching color will match near any palette with subtle grace, reminiscent of soft mist morning this time of year.
    The Pocket is a single piece with ivory background with hand stitched on bright red Rosettes and Yellow Rosettes for Friendship belief. The upper facing consists of two layers of same fabric for good durability as it is double lined, see picture where my hand lends a peek inside. The back is made of same silky touch fabric to coordinate. All together, I have used a DOZEN Rosettes. Smoke free, brand new debut, put in your market basket, and go shopping online at Lady Ellens' online sutlery boutique where we live a chemical, smoke free natural traditional American lifestyle steeped in 18th c history.
    I would describe the color as classic period true colonial unbleached ivory silky cotton, as every person views hues differently on their screens, but my word descriptions are always accurate. This new longer Ball gownPocket measures 11 1/2 " long and 7" at its widest part, yes, it is gently tapered. This is our stuff-yourself-full pocket as you mosey about doing pickup chores.
    Please note you must add your own ribbon or twill tape ties through the upper hollow channel, not included in sale. Just the Pocket.
    Lady Ellens deluxe Colonial Pocket has been specially chosen for our online shoppers All Season Encampment elegance in rich color palette as described above and while the pocket is supposed to be concealed under a woman's petticoat, this one is way too pretty to hide away from view!  Our Pockets do not flop, twist, or bend with use and remain shapely through active exercise anywhere you go morning, noon, and night.  This one is one of kind not to be repeated so please bid actively if you want it, and peek inside in the pictures above to see quality seamstress work with precision stitching. It is ready to be paired with any solid Petticoat color!
    Period correct patterning from top to bottom, wide enough to accommodate carrying actual goods without spillage of contents when you bend over, and fitted with quality and sufficiently long fixed cotton woven twill tie tapes for your waistline. Our pockets are fully lined on top layer to provide durability, this is the BEST of the REST. Its a nice, large  Pocket worth showing off! This is a brand new first quality offering from our clean smoke free workshops that qualifies for low cost First Class shipping for your penny saving penny earned period correct shopping. Front is double lined for durability.  We have not seen better made pockets anywhere so we make our own!  Read our feedback of items sold!
    So POCKET a purchase today with an opening shilling wager or two Dear Ladies and Happy Reenacting/Camping time, you'll really love the strong eye candy view of this particular pocket. Also makes a wonderful museum display prop.  Simply quick steam press to make perfect; I have shoulder injury unable to set up heavy ironing board, should there be any wrinkles upon arrival. But I doubt it, the cotton is sturdy and thick handfeel.
    Please bid in confidence; I am an experienced Seller and expert packer, as well as a professional trade show dealer. My goal is to offer top notch specialized merchandise; provide 5-Star excellent customer service, and ensure your satisfaction. I estimate shipping costs as closely as I can to allow your item to arrive safely to you, and I use clean recycled shipping and packing materials, with occasional internal costs for new mailer envelopes, plastic bubble, and strong tape. Please do not be offended if we use clean recycled food boxes such as empty cereal carton for example.
    NOTE TO BUYERS: Please keep EBay enjoyable and read all listing information carefully. I strive to earn your 100% Feedback with clear, concise truthful descriptions and no puffery, fluffery, implied opinions, or false postage fees. ASK questions regarding anything you don't understand in the description. Each listing and customer receives utmost attention and if you email, I will answer as promptly as possible to serve your needs for a GREAT experience. Please do not wait until hours before hammertime to ask critical questions in case I am not online to assist you. I consider this a serious endeavor and treat it with all sincerity and attention........ Thank You!
    We now sell to foreign Buyers using the new EBay Global/Domestic Shipping Program.  Your item will be safely sent to the EBay center in Kentucky USA and from there your item will be sent to you with any customs requirements taken care of.  Buyer pays for all overseas extra shipping shown on EBay screen.  Please note we not ship direct to you; all sales must be through the program only.
    FINAL NOTE: We welcome New Bidders and to ensure our high rating, we ask you please to be Paypal verified before placing bids so we can ship your item without delay. All EBay standard policies of payment and obligation will be observed. We are unable to ship most Saturdays due to early PO closing and major holidays as observed nationally. I trust that I may be of service to all of my online customers in a most pleasant fashion! !
    If, for any reason, you feel dissatisfied with your purchase after arrival, despite very clear listing information provided, please contact me BEFORE leaving Neutral or Negative feedback, and I will discuss and correct any situation that may arise with you. Leaving opinionated unfounded comments serves no purpose to other Buyers when I allow you the chance to communicate openly with fast response, and EBay now posts a Report Buyer option for inappropriate feedback to honest Sellers.
    IMPORTANT UPDATE: ALL SALES FINAL and NO BUYERS REGRET.  If you open a case trying to force me to give you the item at a discount by creating unrelated excuses, all such Buyer activity will be reported to EBay by both the "Report Buyer" feature AND by phone call. No Partial Refunds, No hospital excuses for nonpayment all too common.  Do not leave Neutral or Negative Feedback unless you contact me first as all issues seem to be caused by buyer misunderstanding or not reading the clearly written listing terms.  Buyer Blocking will be in effect to all persons seeking to argue about period correct issues, arguments, and rude correspondence.  It has been a pleasure to serve my good customers but sadly as the business grows, so has the number of dishonest buyers on this site.  All of our items are guaranteed, genuine, and carefully described for purchase very clearly. o purpose to other Buyers when I allow you the chance to communicate openly with fast response, and EBay now posts a Report Buyer option for inappropriate feedback to honest Sellers.
    Lady Ellen wishes all her customers a wonderful Summer re-opening season and reminds you to view our other fine giftwares and shop AMERICAN and support small business with your early bids......Thank You!  These qualify for First Class speedy and cost effective shipping. Word is leaking through that some of the NJ sutler Encampment Shows are being cancelled AGAIN in 2021 so lets face the facts...you need to shop online to meet your needs during pandemic.
    Signature Confirmation charges added to Second Party Address Bidders; No Returns Allowed as I check each item carefully and describe accurately and factually; Payment expected via Paypal within Three Days; Combined Shipping permitted within one week; Item will be mailed and well wrapped with honest shipping costs and no extra fees; Please make sure you understand and agree to all simple rules, and Ask Any Questions before purchase.  Thank you for browsing, new items listed often.
    2023 UPDATES:  Small items will ship First Class up to 16 ounces with insurance where necessary; larger and heavier items travel via Priority rate calculated by weight and distance.  Shipping Fees requested reflect new rates for all new listings, also considering EBay takes commission from our collected postal fees. Our policy is to refund any overage that exceeds .00 if we can get the job done for a cheaper fee than quoted back into your PayPal account, depending mostly on final destination of item. Please take this into consideration when leaving 5-Star feedback. FedEx Ground or UPS Ground Services will be used for all stoneware, framed artwork, samplers, and furniture items from my licensed and bonded shipping agent at exact cost, we do not charge handling fees.. Secondly, the New Year has started with several non paying customers; be informed all untended open bills will be served an Unpaid Claim Strike after 7 days in order to recover costs associated with a no-sale transaction. Lady Ellen's Fine Ware is a small business that values its customers and expects prompt payment. Thank you!