60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns

Assembled from vintage issues ofPeterson's Magazine,a popular 19th-century "ladies" periodical, these patterns include dresses, pants, jackets, and other apparel for women and children. Historians, collectors of antiques, and costume designers will appreciate this original collection, which features suggestions for re-creating the garments with modern tools and techniques.

1. Pattern for a Chemise, December 1860
2. New Style Fall Dress, Ruched Bodice, October 1860
3. Lady's Waistband, October 1860
4. Zouave Jacket for a Lady, 1860
5. Louis Fourteenth Cloak, 1860
6. New Style Dress, 1860
7. New Style for High Body, 1860
8. Mantilla for May, 1860
9. The Saratoga, 1860
10. The Odette Mantelet, 1860
11. Polonaise Dinner Dress, June 1861
12. Pattern for Night-Cap, August 1861
13. The Knickerbocker Suit, November 1861
14. Loose Jacket and Waistcoat for Boy, October 1861
15. Caraco Espagnol, August 1862
16. The Illinois, October 1862
17. Waisted Zouave Jacket, November 1862
18. Louis XV. Robe de Chambre, July 1862
19. The Madeline Wrapper, 1862
20. Boy's Jacket and Pantaloons, 1862
21. The Fall Paletot, 1863
22. In-Door Jacket, 1863
23. The Naim Cloak, 1863
24. New Pattern for Lady's Drawers, 1863
25. The Pardessus Danois, 1863
26. Princess Alice Dress-Body, 1863
27. Ladies' Anklet, 1863
28. Little Girl's Fancy Knickerbockers, 1863
29. Baby's Shoe, 1863
30. Louis XV. Paletot and Waistcoat, 1864
31. The French-Guard Jacket, 1864
32. Marie Stuart Cashmere Hood, 1864
33. The Imperatrice Paletot, 1864
34. The Eugenie Fichu, 1864
35. The Adolphe Coat, 1864
36. The Florian, or Half-Fitting Paletot, 1864
37. Boy's French Blouse, 1864
38. Adelaide Dress for Little Girl, 1864
39. Smoking-Cap in Application, 1864
40. The Empress Jacket, October 1865
41. Fall and Winter Jacket, December 1865
42. Autumn Paletot, November 1865
43. The Patti Jacket, May 1865
44. A Spanish Jacket, August 1865
45. Basquine for a Little Girl, July 1865
46. A Senorita Body, March 1866
47. Short Trousers for a Boy, July 1866
48. Garibaldi Waist in Blue Foulard Silk, October 1867
49. Capuchin Hood, May 1867
50. Pattern for a Train Skirt, 1868
51. Canezou, with Revers, 1868
52. Basquine for Little Girl, 1868
53. Pannier Mantilla, August 1869
54. Autumn Jacket, October 1869
55. Little Girl's Tunic and Cape, November 1869
56. Basquine for a Young Miss, July 1869
57. Knickerbocker Suit for Boy, December 1869
58. Morning Dress for the Country, Miscellaneous, Undated
59. New Style Silk Jacket, Miscellaneous, Undated
60. The Grecian, Miscellaneous, Undated