Looking at the Late Middle Ages

August 25, 2017February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 4 Comments

Castle of Love, from the Pseudo-Heloise Poems, 1475-1483; BL Royal MS 16 F II f.188 I mentioned the other day that I'm really interested in the very early Tudor period - and lately I've been laying the groundwork for potential sewing/experimental archaeology in that era. This is difficult, because I'm used to doing rigorous research … Continue reading Looking at the Late Middle Ages

CoBloWriMo: Visual Source, Favorite Fabric, and Pro Tip

August 13, 2017February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 4 Comments

Visual Source I love fashion plates. As I'll be discussing in the next episode of my podcast, problems can arise in interpreting them to get at the actual clothing worn at the time, but they can be extraordinary sources for understanding the sequences of high fashion - how and when changes happened. For the detailed timeline … Continue reading CoBloWriMo: Visual Source, Favorite Fabric, and Pro Tip

A Most Beguiling Accomplishment: the Podcast

August 9, 2017February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 1 Comment

Yep, it's happened! I was serious about starting a podcast, and I followed through, thanks to my excellent Patreon patrons. This first episode jumps right in as a verbal version of the Before Victoria series of posts. The Marriage of Queen Victoria, 10 February 1840, Sir George Hayter, 1840-42; RCIN 407165 I would love it if you … Continue reading A Most Beguiling Accomplishment: the Podcast

CoBloWriMo: Favorite Era?

August 5, 2017 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ Leave a comment

Unlike many members of the fashion history, reenactment, and costuming worlds, I have no favorite era - and lately I'm hard-pressed to find eras that I even dislike. But there is one period that I'm really interested in yet never seem to get the chance to explore. Portrait of Catherine of Aragon, Michael Sittow, ca. … Continue reading CoBloWriMo: Favorite Era?

Catching up on CoBloWriMo!

August 4, 2017 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 6 Comments

Costume Blog Writing Month, that is! I've been doing so much long-form writing lately that I thought it would be fun to loosen up a little. There is a semi-official list of prompts, so let me get the ones I've missed in here on the third day of the month. Day One: Introductions Hello! I'm sure … Continue reading Catching up on CoBloWriMo!