Practicality. This was a difficult topic for me, as much of my research is done through fashion plates and the like, and I had no idea where to begin. (There is the Ouvrières de Paris series of plates I posted to Tumblr, but I couldn't think of anything substantial to say about them except to note all … Continue reading A Practical Wedding Dress (HSM #5)
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Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier, 2e Figure
Boston MFA 44.1533 Round Cap with two rows of Linen [ruffles] with wide hems, streaked ribbon Round Cap with two rows of Linen [ruffles] with wide hems, ribbon tied in a bow, with a kerchief à la Marmotte Round Dormeuse Cap or morning coiffure Baigneuse of a new taste called the Galant Negligé Peasant cornette Cap à la … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Boston MFA 44.1532 Galant hat with a kerchief à la Mirza Hat of a new taste called à la St. Leger in the comté of Chiny New hat called à la Longwi, near Luxembourg Hat à la Granville in the Duchy of Bar Hat à l'Augustine Hat à l'Epernaise, a province of Champagne Hat à la Berthelot,* otherwise … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Modern Style: Simplicity 3673
Modern Style is the title I gave to my Pinterest board intended to help me build up my wardrobe, which is kind of funny as most of the patterns are either vintage reprints or designed in a retro look. But the board is for everyday 21st century life, so. I started the board and the … Continue reading Modern Style: Simplicity 3673
War & Peace; or, What Happened During the Napoleonic Wars? (HSM #4)
The idea that English and French dress diverged because communications were disturbed due to the conflict between the two countries is very common. In actual fact, the fashion of this period did see lines drawn along national lines, but not out of necessity. Let's start at the beginning. Was there a distinct difference between English … Continue reading War & Peace; or, What Happened During the Napoleonic Wars? (HSM #4)
Mimic of Modes 