This striking ensemble, created for our Georgian Wooden artist dolls “Luther Washington” and “William Noble,” captures the dramatic silhouettes and extraordinary textiles of Colonial-era menswear. Rendered in a fine, gray silk jacquard with a floral motif in violet and aqua, the ensemble features a fitted, long-waisted frock coat with a high mandarin collar, a lavishly pleated split back peplum, gray cotton braid, and an integrated waistcoat trimmed in gray picot-edged soutache and fabric covered buttons. The fitted sleeves terminate in an oversized cuff with a crocheted lace lining. A crocheted lace cravat and a black velvet ribbon are worn at the neck. The matching breeches feature picot-edged soutache down the leg, a button detail at the cuff and a drawstring waist. Black cotton stockings and handmade black leather shoes with a braid embellished toe are a very nice bonus. An oversized bi-corn hat covered in black silk taffeta and embellished with braided trim, black velvet ribbon rosettes and soft, dove gray feathers completes the presentation.

For your sewing pleasure, we have created a complete kit which includes everything needed to create the ensemble: a paper pattern, helpful instructions with interesting historical details, and expertly curated materials.

Pre-order price: $195.00

Copyright: Designed by Michael Canadas, Instructions by Jeffrey Cook. Carmel Doll Shop for The Grovian Doll Museum, and Maison Jeffrey 2024. All rights reserved, not for reproduction in part or whole.

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