My next portrait costume analysis is of Euphemia White Van Rensselaer, by George P. A. Healy. 1842; MMA 23.102 Euphemia was the third daughter and eighth child of Stephen Van Rensselaer III and his second wife, Cornelia Paterson Van Rensselaer (the daughter of a former governor of New Jersey). The Van Rensselaers were the premier … Continue reading Portrait: Euphemia White Van Rensselaer
Tag: 19th century
Portrait: Princesse de Broglie, by Ingres
Ages back, I did a poll on what sort of posts I ought to do, and while costume drama reviews came out as the most popular (and ... I've since done one), portrait costume analyses proved to be the second most popular choice. Ive never gotten around to writing any, partly because I get anxious … Continue reading Portrait: Princesse de Broglie, by Ingres
Pattern Time: 1860s Chemise
For my 150th post ( \o/ ), a quick little pattern someone might find useful. When I was working my way through a box a few weeks ago, I came across a chemise that didn't quite want to lay flat. I took a closer look at it to figure out why, and noticed that it … Continue reading Pattern Time: 1860s Chemise
The Grand Project
I don’t talk very much about this project o’mine, because everyone knows the stereotype of the person who makes loads of plans to do something amazing and talks about it incessantly but never gets around to doing it. I don’t want to fall into that trap! But I do think about it a lot of … Continue reading The Grand Project
Fashion History Mythbusters: Victoria, Queen of Fashion
Victoria and Bertie, 1844 It is hard to understand Victorian era purses without first understanding Queen Victoria and her long rein over England. Her influence was so pronounced that it greatly affected styles and her middle class attitude was reflected in fashion. - Victorian Era Purses It's easy to understand why this misconception exists. The … Continue reading Fashion History Mythbusters: Victoria, Queen of Fashion
Mimic of Modes 