Wedding dress, 18th century, American, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
If you're anything like us, you have probably been really into the moment the color pink is having in fashion this summer, thanks to a certain iconic doll. It's been really fun and inspiring to see people from all different aesthetic groups and fashion spaces
Painted silk sack back, robe a la francaise, c 1770s
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Historical costume reproduction from the 18th century, handmade. Made of taffeta with lace and trimmings. The bodice and skirt are embroidered with polychrome flowers and gold thread. The dress includes: - decorated skirt - dress with the bust entirely lined in cotton and reinforced with rigid stays. -cotton pannier and rigid stays to hold the dress. - collar - handbag Size S-M This costume is adaptable to these two sizes thanks to the presence of the back lacing. UNIQUE piece already in stock. Ready to ship. IMPORTANT: At the time of purchase, indicate the telephone number. It is indispensable for the shipping company.
Painted Cotton Caraco and Petticoat | c. 1770 | British
A woman's sack and petticoat, 1765-75, English; Yellow silk, pinked and gathered trim, white silk fringe; altered 1870-1910
Historical costume reproduction from the 18th century, handmade. Made of taffeta with lace and trimmings. The bodice and skirt are embroidered with polychrome flowers and gold thread. The dress includes: - decorated skirt - dress with the bust entirely lined in cotton and reinforced with rigid stays. -cotton pannier and rigid stays to hold the dress. - collar - handbag Size S-M This costume is adaptable to these two sizes thanks to the presence of the back lacing. UNIQUE piece already in stock. Ready to ship. IMPORTANT: At the time of purchase, indicate the telephone number. It is indispensable for the shipping company.
Out and About: I’m not in the studio this week because I’m in the Bay Area. This weekend’s highlight: while teaching at the SF Center for the Book, I had the opportunity to meet Claire Van Vliet, who was at the center setting up her exhibition The Janus Press at Sixty. We had a lovely conversation about her paper bindings. There is an exhibition catalog that accompanies her exhibition, which is available through the center. Call (415) 565-0545 to reserve one – I think they are $40. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Check out Ross McPherson and his cute origami characters. Ross makes these complex figures, sells them, and donates half of the proceeds to Tourette Scotland. Ross suffers from Tourette syndrome himself, and has found that origami helps calm […]
Size 10 18th century gown. Made with cotton canvas fabric, perfect for a historical picnic, ball, or any event. Comes with petticoat and robe gown. Bust: 37” Waist 29”
More “Bodice Mania”…. Reproduction by Reine des Centfeuilles, 1790 Kyoto Costume Institute
