Hmm ... after going through the Gallery of Fashion, I'm starting to think that those silk open robes were worn with a petticoat. I had been under the impression that open robes were worn over muslin gowns as a way of dressing them up for the evening - maybe that's a re-enactorism? I can't think … Continue reading Open Robes
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ENORMOUS Thesis Progress!
As my batiste came in the mail a few days ago, I felt that it would be procrastination to continue researching cotton's exact place in society instead of sewing. Most of the paper is written, apart from the details of my sewing (of course), so I dug out some lightweight linen and worked out a … Continue reading ENORMOUS Thesis Progress!
Visit – NYS Museum
Yesterday I made my first visit to do research for my thesis! I went to the New York State Museum and met with Connie Frisbee Houde, who took me up to the collections. I saw, sketched, patterned, and photographed: - a yellow silk damask anglaise with an en fourreau back, ca. 1750. Pretty standard as … Continue reading Visit – NYS Museum
The Anglaise Revisited
As I seem to have misplaced a large bag full of fabric, I'm planning to purchase some sale ($5!) linen from Fashion Fabrics Club in order to make my future Rev. War gown. I went back to look at my posts on the polonaise, the levite, etc. to check which cut of dress I might … Continue reading The Anglaise Revisited
Frontier Style (1700-1800) Symposium
Yesterday I attended the first half of the symposium Frontier Style: Culture and Fashion at the Edge of Empire, Mohawk Valley of New York, 1700-1800 at the Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown. I did buy the collected papers over the mid-afternoon break, but I took notes before then - and then the penultimate presentation was … Continue reading Frontier Style (1700-1800) Symposium
Mimic of Modes 