On Pinterest, I have boards set up for every decade. Because I use them to get an idea of what people were wearing in that decade, I like to filter out paintings showing people in clothing that would not have actually been worn. (Also, I've seen enough people with the impression that all portraits depict … Continue reading "Antique Costume"
Category: research
What's Going On?
Because I have the fashion plates to post, I don't really think to update very often about my life, my sewing projects, etc. But stuff does happen in those areas! - I went out with the Empire State Costumers to the Victorian Stroll in Troy last Sunday (not in costume, but everyone else was, and … Continue reading What's Going On?
Chapeau à la Spa, or à la Devonshire
Back when I started this blog, I did quite a few posts on different types of eighteenth century gowns, illustrated with fashion plates and paintings. At that time, my priority was in posting, and I didn't really adhere to my citation standards (or download/upload each picture, rather than hotlinking - not only is hotlinking bad … Continue reading Chapeau à la Spa, or à la Devonshire
Lace Identification Basics
I go through a lot of records each day at my internship, and see a lot of descriptions of textile objects (since I'm into clothes, doilies, etc. at the moment), and see a lot of Wrong Things that quickly develop into pet peeves. Some examples: "kimono sleeves" (used to mean "cut in one with body", … Continue reading Lace Identification Basics
Dutch Jacket
Many, many thanks to KittyCalash for posting her latest article, Dutch Treat. Back in May, I was looking into the caraco as a result of seeing it defended as accurate for Revolutionary War contexts on the basis of a single extant example in the Snowshill Collection. I came to the conclusion that whatever the item … Continue reading Dutch Jacket
Mimic of Modes 