Size S: Jo's Garibaldi Blouse (1860-1867)

 Be your own Jo March in a high-quality, historically accurate Garibaldi blouse. Whether you are an attendee at an event, a historical reenactor, an actress in theatre, or an avid admirer of Louisa May Alcott's books, this blouse will make you feel ready for an adventure with Jo!

Zouave ensembles were popular with young women during the years of the American Civil War and consisted of three pieces: a full pleated skirt, a Garibaldi blouse, and a Spanish jacket.  This blouse is inspired by military uniforms and multiple patterns for the blouse exist in Peterson's Magazine editions from the 1860s and can be seen in these extant examples.

As a modeling sample, this Garibaldi blouse was worn once for photography and videography.  It is the only blouse in this size, fabric, and design and is available at a reduced price.  It can ship to you in 3-5 business days. Shipping within the U.S. is FREE for all orders over $50.

The full Zouave ensemble (or just the blouse) can also be commissioned in the size and fabric of your choice. Commission pricing starts at $585 for the ensemble. If you would like to commission it in the size and color of your choice, message me today!

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ALL THE DETAILS

This Garibaldi blouse is a women's size 6 (small).

This blouse is made of 100% cotton lawn in white and includes:

• a button-down front
• a high round neckline finished with a neck band a hook/eye closure
• dropped shoulders
• a fully gathered sleeve at both the armhole and the cuff
• button up cuffs
• the blouse body gathered to a waistband that closes with a hook/eye

The blouse MEASUREMENTS are as follows:

• bust: 39"
• waist: 28"
• back neck to hem: 16.5"
• sleeve length (underarm to end of cuff): 21"
  

To achieve the correct historical silhouette, the blouse is pictured over a corset, but no corset is included with this listing.

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HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

Please measure yourself while wearing the corset and other undergarments you plan to wear with the ensemble.  Remember that measurements such as your bust and waist should be smaller than the dress measurements by an inch or more, to allow for ease of movement.

Refer to the measurement graphic in the listing and the video tutorial if you need assistance in understanding and taking your measurements. If you still have additional questions, please feel free to message me. If you would like it altered to fit your measurements, please message me for alteration pricing, as that will be an additional cost.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

This blouse can be machine washed and dried on low heat. They can be pressed with an iron on the cotton setting. 

All items are prewashed and preshrunk. Seller is not responsible for any allergic reactions to the detergent used in prewashing.

Items that have buttons on them come with an extra button sewn inside.