For my 150th post ( \o/ ), a quick little pattern someone might find useful. When I was working my way through a box a few weeks ago, I came across a chemise that didn't quite want to lay flat. I took a closer look at it to figure out why, and noticed that it … Continue reading Pattern Time: 1860s Chemise
Category: 19th century
The Grand Project
I don’t talk very much about this project o’mine, because everyone knows the stereotype of the person who makes loads of plans to do something amazing and talks about it incessantly but never gets around to doing it. I don’t want to fall into that trap! But I do think about it a lot of … Continue reading The Grand Project
Fashion History Mythbusters: Victoria, Queen of Fashion
Victoria and Bertie, 1844 It is hard to understand Victorian era purses without first understanding Queen Victoria and her long rein over England. Her influence was so pronounced that it greatly affected styles and her middle class attitude was reflected in fashion. - Victorian Era Purses It's easy to understand why this misconception exists. The … Continue reading Fashion History Mythbusters: Victoria, Queen of Fashion
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
A Little Genealogy
New York History Blog gave Great, Strange, and Rarely Seen a nice promo! If you're in or near the area, please drop in at the opening reception on Thursday or at least come by to see it, it's wonderful. When I went to my grandmother's for Easter, I picked up a couple of boxes of … Continue reading A Little Genealogy
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