The weekend before last was very busy! Julie came up and we had a few days packed with events and driving and scones (lots of scones, some with clotted-ish cream, some plain). On Saturday, some of the members of the Empire State Costumers went to Albany's TulipFest. It's not a costume event in and of … Continue reading Dressing Up, May 10-11
Author: Cassidy Percoco
Les Costumes François, Plate 2
THE BISHOP AND ABBESS. The Bishops is a man instituted to govern the Church. The etymology of his name is drawn from a Greek word, which signifies overseer, inspector, in effect he has a spiritual jurisdiction over the faithful; his ornaments are the Miter, the Cross, the Pectoral cross, the Ring, and Sandals; but his … Continue reading Les Costumes François, Plate 2
Mary DeLong West's Wedding Dress, 1896
1976.139.2, pattern available on site As it says at the site, this was "worn by Mary DeLong in 1896 when she married Charles F. West." And you can see it on Mary as well - in the photograph, there's some beaded trim running around the middle of the collar and on the edges of the … Continue reading Mary DeLong West's Wedding Dress, 1896
Les Costumes François, Plate 1
THE LORD AND LADY OF COURT One qualifies with the name of Lord persons of high birth, or those who have received the highest dignities of the state; ordinarily they are decorated with the Order of their Sovereign; it only behooves them to be very up-to-date in their dress; the red heels that they wear … Continue reading Les Costumes François, Plate 1
Day Dress, early 1860s
1983.31.1a-b; pattern available at link The tag on the hanger and the electronic records tell of this dress's difficult road to dating: the wide sleeves, the fringe, and the little peplum play havoc with some of the traditional standards. Fringe, as well as the simple construction of the skirt, points to 1860 or earlier. Wide, … Continue reading Day Dress, early 1860s
Mimic of Modes 