Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1813 ... The fashion is for coiffures à la chinoise so high that, even with the longest hair, it is difficult to create them. M. Palette has created false coques* of hair; and, with this accessory, or a part of it, for the coques come apart, one can create the highest … Continue reading On Ball Dress …
Category: 1810s
The Latest Patterning Visit
Hello, all! I have a series of meaty posts in the works, but they're not quite ready yet, so let me tell you about the most recent visit I made for patterning at the Albany Institute. I've really been concentrating on outerwear, as there are so many extant gowns with interesting construction or trims or … Continue reading The Latest Patterning Visit
Tea in Kinderhook
On Saturday, I went to the Formally Invited tea at the Vanderpoel House in Kinderhook, put on by the Columbia County Historical Society and Clermont State Historic Site. It was wonderful! The whole first floor was cleared, with one room for the tea, punch, and food, one room for coats (and a full-length mirror, so … Continue reading Tea in Kinderhook
Mimic of Modes 