Unboxing a VICTORIAN Clothing Haul | A Quick Lesson in Studying Antique Clothing

I have a (not so much) secret to tell you all... I love buying antique clothing, it doesn't matter if it's from the 18th century, Victorian or Edwardian Era - if it's an old piece of clothing, I want it in my historic clothing collection and in my life. Studying old clothing helps make me a better dress historian and historical costumer, and by examining the different seams, stitching techniques, and analyzing the different types of fabric used in garment construction, I am able to improve my sewing skills. But, what fun is it if I keep all of those juicy knowledge bits to myself? It's not - it's a lot more fun to share! 😁 So, I figured how fun would it be to combine my shopping habits with my youtube channel and unbox this clothing haul while doing a quick garment assessment and construction overview. Being able to get into a museum to study original antique clothes isn't always a possibility for everyone, and so I just want to be able to share what I have and demonstrate my examination process. In this haul from Witchy Vintage (https://www.etsy.com/shop/witchyvintagefinds/) - I acquired a 1880s Black Silk Bodice, a Bustle Era Skirt, and a surprise pigeon breasted Edwardian bodice with delightful pintucks and puffy sleeves. And, in case you're curious (and you've actually made it down this far...) I've been studying dress/fashion history for well over 10 years now, and I've been able to develop sort of a step-by-step process when examining antique clothing. I always l