Yesterday evening, I went on an unusual date to "Expo 1920s", a program put on by undergraduates at the Russell Sage's Women's Studies Center and the Rensselaer County Historical Society. (Visiting that campus in Troy makes me almost wish I'd gone to a private college! SO BEAUTIFUL.) I had no idea what to expect, as … Continue reading How's Your Weekend?
Category: 1920s
1901 Corset and Combinations
Corset I have a 7oz. white cotton twill to use to make this, probably with natural cotton twill tape for binding and channels. Not sure yet whether I will use steels or cable ties! Both have their charms. I think I'll use cable ties in the mockup and see how they do. Wedding corset, Lord … Continue reading 1901 Corset and Combinations
McCall's Magazine for September 1921
Last night, after trying fruitlessly to scan in the 1834 Godey's (it just doesn't lie flat - I might just transcribe the fashion descriptions), I decided to photograph the fashion images from one of my McCall's - it's too big for the scanner. And they are so gorgeous that I just have to share them. … Continue reading McCall's Magazine for September 1921
The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
It's been a long time since I made a post that wasn't just a translation, hasn't it? Well, I have been doing some things. - I did finish hemming the demi-polonaise! Here it is in its untrimmed and unironed glory: It has to be over my thesis gown, because this dress form is a little … Continue reading The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
Great, Strange, and Rarely Seen Preview
Tonight is the reception for Great, Strange, and Rarely Seen: Objects from the Vault at the Albany Institute of History and Art. Please come if you can! Or come later, but you really should come. To whet your appetite, I've taken a few pictures of my area of the exhibition (and have permission to post … Continue reading Great, Strange, and Rarely Seen Preview
Mimic of Modes 