This is probably a little premature, but. This week at my internship, I looked at dresses. I looked at all the dresses. I've got a shortlist of cool garments for the upcoming exhibition, although it's a bit of a joke to call it a shortlist since it's far too long and I'm going to have … Continue reading I'd Like to Gauge Your Interest
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So it's *not* just a peril of modern life!
I've started reading Lady Mary Wortley Montague's letters in preparation for writing a paper for the Material Culture Review on Orientalism in eighteenth century dress, and while noting the direction of her travel and the way she describes the dress of the people in each region I came across this postscript: p. 51 I think … Continue reading So it's *not* just a peril of modern life!
Following the 1770s – Part III
Here is the last post in my miniseries. (Previous two.) The Late 1770s (1777-1779) Isabelle de Charrière, Jens Juel, 1777; Public Library and University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland Isabelle's gown appears to close without a stomacher, though it doesn't close all the way. Her kerchief is tucked inside the opening, under the lacing. The gown itself … Continue reading Following the 1770s – Part III
Following the 1770s – Part II
To continue from my last post ... The Mid 1770s (1774 - 1776) Seated Woman in Profile, 1774; MMA 1975.1.655 The woman is wearing a striped jacket and petticoat; the jacket's sleeves have turned-up cuffs and are below the elbow, and her apron is as long as the petticoat. Her kerchief is worn over the … Continue reading Following the 1770s – Part II
Following the 1770s – Part I
I realize that more experienced people than I have already addressed the topic of the transition from gowns with stomachers to the gowns that "fly back" to the gowns with center-front closures, and I doubt that I will actually find anything new. However, I want to make sure that I understand the 1770s, as I … Continue reading Following the 1770s – Part I
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