January 10, 1787 PLATE II. An Englishman in hunting dress à l'abattue.* The English felt that coats trimmed with buttons told the gun dog to relax, to drop the trail, and even to go off alone, because it was confused by the buttons; they wear them for the hunt only fastened with pins. Is it to … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate II
Wedding dress made by Jane Warnock, 1837
Hey, everybody! It's been a really long time since I posted anything substantial here, but this fall I was lucky enough to curate my first exhibition at the Fenimore Art Museum: Elegant New York, a sampling of garments from our collection that were made by professional dressmakers or tailors in New York State, as well … Continue reading Wedding dress made by Jane Warnock, 1837
Ca. 1866 Brown Gown – A Close-Up Look
Hello, everyone! It’s Cassidy, Mimicofmodes here, on Twitter, on Tumblr, on Reddit, and on Etsy. Anyway, I have a small but fantastic collection of historic clothing. Antique historic clothing, not pieces I’ve made. A few of the pieces I bought myself, at thrift shops and on eBay and Etsy, but most of it was very kindly … Continue reading Ca. 1866 Brown Gown – A Close-Up Look
Fashion History Methodology – new video!
Hi, everybody – it’s Cassidy! I started this YouTube channel months ago but I’ve been really lax about actually making videos. But we’re far enough into the Coronavirus that I’m ready to work on getting into Youtube. It is hard for me, because I’m not really used to watching myself … except that I am … Continue reading Fashion History Methodology – new video!
Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate I
January 10, 1787 No-one can deny that our French Ladies cause their fashions to be adopted by Ladies of nearly all other Kingdoms; however, we must admit that there are restitutions that they make to nearly all. Did they not borrow, at least two years ago, Polonaises, Anglaises, Turques, Chinoises? Now they borrow Espagnoles. It … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate I
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