What could I do with these?

[elizabeth_mn]

This lovely striped cotton has been at Treadle for a few weeks and I am dying to make something historical out of it.



I could see it as something with a hoop, 1860s maybe, or 1870s early bustle, but I wonder if I could stretch it any earlier.  Ideas, please?  Dyeing it is a possibility.

I also really like this floral lawn for 18th c, but does it read as too modern?

Comments

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

I really like both of those! I could totally see the first one making a beautiful bustle dress... espeially if you dyed it pink or yellow or pale blue first.

Great finds!