Inspiration for early-mid 1860's day dress of green cotton plaid

I am compiling a hard copy of features I may use for my day dress.

All The Pretty Dresses: Belt

All The Pretty Dresses: Belt

All The Pretty Dresses: Bias trim on skirt and cuffs; Piped waist

All The Pretty Dresses: Trim placement; cap sleeves

All The Pretty Dresses: Coat sleeve shape


















The Bartos Collection Fashion Plates

Sleeve Trim on white dress; 1862

Trim on cuffs of green dress; 1863

Sleeves on Blue dress; 1864
















The Bartos Collection Photos

Trim on Sleeves

Loop trim on cuff

Vertical trim on bodice




















The Bartos Collection Photos

Trim on sleeve