Reproduction 1860s Apple Green Ballgown
Reproduction 1860s Apple Green Ballgown
1860s apple green ballgown worn to Costume College 2022 to match a friend's 1867 orange gown. Watteau back drape
seen in fashion plates, but not in any found extant garment photos.
Worn again at the Nevada Statehood Ball in October 2023.
Photos by Melody Hoover
Photos by Mark Edwards Photography Instagram @mark_edwards_photography
Bodice
Apple green silk taffeta with black silk taffeta bertha and pearlized beads. Black velvet trim over pleated self fabric trim.
Buttons up front with covered buttons. Short puffed sleeves. Neck and sleeve hem trimmed with lace.
Pattern: Truly Victorian TV416 - 1875 Ball Gown Basque. Modifications include:
- Cut off peplum, bottom hem to create a late 1860s look
- Added bertha
- Added Watteau drape
Skirt
Apple green wilk taffeta skirt has gathered flounce with pleated trim with black velvet ribbon, hook and eye closures, hidden side pockets. Self drafted.
Belt and Waterfall Watteau
Apple green silk taffeta watteau gathered at top with hooks and eyes to attach to bodice, bubbles into fabric ties with
bow at back. Ties attached to black silk taffeta belt in a white shell buckle.
Pattern: Self drafted
Corset
Pattern: "Corsets and Crinolines" page 78
Hoops
Pattern: Laughing Moon #112 View B
Completed: July 2022 Tags: #1860s #dress