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@hellohistoria A rather wonderful frock coat from the Tredegar collection c. 1725. Now kept at @StFagans_Museum.
Ars longa, vita brevis
I have been thinking a lot of 18th century mourning clothes lately. If the Victorians practically reveled in it, mourning in the 18th century was a bit more restricted. It was something mainly for royalty and the upper classes, though by the end of the century it had started to seep down into the middle classes. Mourning clothes could be black, grey or white in material with a dull luster. Depending on the degree of mourning no jewelry, or very little of it, were worn. 1701 1759 1766 1772 1793 1794 Mourning ring More information and pictures can be found at Art of Mourning and Noire Gloire
This hat style is available in a variety of changeable silk taffeta colors! See the final photo for options and please make your choice using the drop-down menu. Current colors include: blue/brown changeable (modeled in the photos); sky blue/yellow changeable; bright cobalt blue and golden yellow changeable; pink/light brown changeable; bright pink and gold changeable; copper/black changeable. Looking for the perfect hat to accessorize your 18th-century upper-class impression? This straw hat is completely covered in a stunning blue/brown changeable silk taffeta fabric, a type of textile and colorway very popular during the 1770s. The hat is trimmed with generous self-fabric poofs around the crown and tightly-ruched self-fabric around the edge of the brim. Two long matching ties are secured under the brim so the hat can be tied over your cap. The edges of the trim are not hemmend and have been frayed slightly. This was a period technique for finishing edges and it does a lovely job highlighting both colors present in the changeable two-toned fabric. This hat and its trimming design are 100% accurate to the years surrounding the Revolutionary War (1770-1785). The hat's modest 14.5" diameter and 1/2" high crown replicate the hat size and shape seen in period prints and portraits and in surviving examples, and its trim is copied from that seen on a surviving silk-covered hat from the period. This hat is created entirely by hand to guarantee you the most historically accurate hat possible. This hat would be appropriate for use in reenacting or in a museum setting. Also currently available in the shop is a matching silk taffeta muff! This item arrives to you with full period documentation and care instructions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CUSTOM ORDER: This hat can be created with your choice of silk taffeta fabric. Please note that a custom order may incur additional charges. Contact us to discuss details and color availability. Custom orders for this hat usually ship within 1-2 weeks.
Petal Signature Cotton® Design #490239 42" wide, 4.4 oz per sq yard Everyday-use cotton for quilting, crafts and apparel White Estimated shrinkage: 5-6% in length and 2-3% in width Perfect for quilting, craft projects, costuming, toys and accessories.
The Gallery of Fashion Vol 2. by Nikolaus von Heideloff. Fashion in England from April 1795 To March 1796. Georgian Regency, neoclassical costumes.
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Chris and I did a photo shoot the other night, for the clocked stockings pre-sale coming up in a couple days. I wore my new
An orchid and yellow silk taffeta polonaise gown, created in two days by the ladies of the Margaret Hunter Shop.
FULLY BONED. NO CORSET REQUIRED FOR BUST UPLIFT! THE MODEL IN THE VIDEO IS 5FT 9 AND SIZE 18 THIS TRULY AMAZING LATE 18TH CENTURY *ENGLISH COURT GOWN* HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED TO GIVE THE AUTHENTIC ROCOCO LOOK WHILST REMAINING EASY TO WEAR. THE FABRICS... The beautiful brocade . She is lined in satin for comfort and finished with over 16ft of wide ruffled lace. BODICE Is fully lined and heavily boned (13 lengths) while the feature back strapping pulls the gown in for a fully 'corseted' look and perfect fit. The front 'v' panel has 7 pieces of boning encased within a triple layer of heavy calico that gives a fully pushed up bust. A ruffled self trim runs all around the neck emphasising the deep square neckline so typical of 18th century gowns THE SLEEVES The fully lined elbow shaped three quarter sleeves have a double layer of approx. 15 ft of gorgeous delicate lace running around the elbow, just above the flamboyant flounce there is a ruffle of the fabric SKIRT The main skirt is approx 240 inches and has been shaped to trail away at the back and train as you walk.. The gown is displayed over a 6 hoop pannier frame NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE but available in my 'sellers other items' The construction of the gown coupled with the back ribbon strapping makes for a perfect fit on a range of approx. 2 or more sizes. I.e. the gown will fit several bust sizes perfectly. The gown will be made to your measurements You will be guided through measurements after purchase IMPORTANT..PLEASE USE A TAPE MEASURE TO CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS. A 36C BRA SIZE CAN EASILY MEASURE 38 INCHES OR MORE The gowns are subject to a 7% surcharge for extra size. Over 44 inch bust ans 38inch waist or 47 inch lenght. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL ITEMS BOUGHT FROM OVERSEAS ARE SUBJECT TO IMPORT DUTY. IT IS A TAX LEVIED BY MOST GOVERNMENTS. MANY ITEMS WILL REACH YOU UNCHARGED HOWEVER, AS THE BUYER, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGE, SO PLEASE FACTOR THIS INTO YOUR PURCHASE PRICE Postage prices for UK/EU/USA.For other countries Please ask for a quote
Et une énième édition de passée! Si je me souviens bien, je participe à la JGS en costume ou sans depuis au moins 2006-2007. Mes toutes premières années je n'étais pas costumée, mais plutôt déguisée. Il n'y a qu'à partir de 2012 que j'ai commencé le costume "historique". Pour les puristes qui passeront par ici et qui, peut être, s'insurgeront de ce que je viens d'écrire on va dire que j'ai essayé de m'approcher du costume historique autant que je le pouvais/souhaitais avec mes moyens personnels. Je suis une autodidacte en couture et j'apprends toujours. Bref, encore une JGS et toujours le même plaisir de se costumer, de revoir les amis, les connaissances, de rencontrer, en vrai, les personnes rencontrées sur FB, d'admirer les costumes des uns et des autres, de prendre des photos et de se faire prendre en photos. Le temps passe toujours très vite et on regrette souvent de ne pas avoir vu untel ou untel, ou de ne pas avoir pris assez de photos pour garder en souvenirs le beau temps, les beaux costumes et la bonne humeur. Et surtout de ne toujours pas avoir été jusqu'à la statue d'Hercule ^^ Voilà pour les sentiments :) Côté costume, je n'ai pas été très originale. Mon emploi du temps (travaux, famille, emploi) ne m'ayant pas laissé le courage pour coudre un nouveau costume (pourtant il était commencé hein ) j'ai décidé de remettre ma robe à l'anglaise de l'année dernière faite dans le tissu ramené de Williamsburg. Vous connaissez donc déjà la robe mais j'ai tenu à la modifier un petit peu quand même. J'ai donc rajouté un volant plus large autour du col et des engageantes, le tout dans un voile de coton que j'adore, hypra léger et doux. Et surtout, et je crois que c'est la première fois, j'ai épinglé un nœud sur le corsage :) Nœud que j'ai réussi grâce à une vidéo partagée par Mary (pour voir son blog et sa chouette tenue pour Vaux c'est ici ) J'ai aussi retroussé la jupe du manteau de robe sur les bons conseils de Sarah (pour voir son blog et sa superbe tenue pour Vaux c'est par là ) qui m'a aussi replacée les plis en arrivant (ba oui la voiture ce n'est pas l'amie des retroussages). Une nouvelle coiffure et un nouveau chapeau et voilà comment faire du neuf avec du vieux :) J'ai tout de même cousu un peu en créant une robe à l'anglaise pour ma couz, mais je ferais un post sur le sujet après. Trèves de blabla voici les photos. D'abord la coiffure: Je ne sais pas trop comment je me suis débrouillée mais j'ai obtenu une bonne hauteur pas du tout prévu au départ ^^ Puis le reste ^^ On retrouve les copines et parfois les caméras (si vous nous voyez n'hésitez pas à nous envoyer la vidéo) Et puis bien sûr on essaie de réitérer les défis des sorties costumées la balade en calèche La pause Venise Le saucisson, ici présenté par Sarah Une petite nouvelle, la pause avec Camille apporté par Crinolines et Cie Et puis pêle même quelques jolies photos que j'aime beaucoup ^^ La jolie coiffure de Sarah vue par mon mari et une petite série prise par mon mari qui nous rappelle cette JGS de 2012 à Vaux où il m'a demandé en mariage (bien sûr j'ai dit oui ;) ) Vous êtes encore là? pfiou vous avez eu du courage ^^ merci de m'avoir lu et d'avoir visionné toutes mes photos (oui après Vaux j'ai une tendance un peu narcissique :D ) Je vous retrouve dans un prochain post dédié à la robe de ma cousine (promis il sera moins long ^^ ) See ya! ps: toutes les photos ont été prises soit par mon mari, soit par Thomas, Sarah, Mary ou moi
Pour la première fois, le musée Provençal du Costume et du Bijou accueille une collection extérieure dédiée à la mode arlésienne. Une quinzaine de tenues complètes issues de la collection de costumes arlésiens de Magali Pascal, historienne et fondatrice du centre de recherches sur le costume d'Arles, retracent son histoire de la fin de l'ancien régime aux années 1900.
A woman's mantua and petticoat parts, British, 1775-85 of French silk satin tamboured with chenille thread, chenille fringe, 1780-85; altered 1870-1910
When the 10th HSF challenge – Art, was announced I didn’t need to think for long. I emetetly knew I wanted to make the Rose Adélaïde Ducreuxs dress fom her “self portraite whit a …
18th century illustrations of men and women wearing garments that appear to be made from printed textiles.
Still no sewing here, except for this folk dress, a feresi it's called, and some ribbon weaving. So, a good time to list the pieces I mean to make when I get my act together again. First, the pelisse. Or more like, THE PELISSE. It's gorgeous. It needs to be made. It's so ultra-stylish and perfect that I'm a little scared to try my hand in making a replica of it. I saw it in September at the Museum of London and instantly thought "I need to make this for Jane Austen Festival next year". Obviously, the museum has better pictures on its web pages (here) but here are some of mine as well. I can't decide which colour my pelisse should be. The original is fairly light bluey-grey and it looks very nice but I don't think it's really me. The trimming is lovely. I can't make out what fastenings this thing uses. Then there's this spencer, from a museum in Stockholm. It's actually the jacket of a riding habit which I spotted in a book about Regency women, fashion etc. (Persson, Helen: Empirens Döttrar - Kultur och mode under tidigt 1800-tal). I just want the spencer because the braidwork and embroidery are to die for. I should also make new stays, both 18th century and Regency. I don't really like staymaking, so I'm putting it off, only I can't really make new gowns before I have the stays, so it's a vicious circle. I did finish that black swallow tail jacket, though, and I'm very pleased with it. Here are some pics of it: The stomacher is pinned on the stays. I filled out the bum roll :) The black ribbons are apron strings. I'm standing on a stool to get a full lenght photo. Black clothes don't photograph well without good lighting. This ensemble has somehow very Dutch or French feel to it (at least to me). Lastly, some close-ups of the red frilly spencer. The front is pinned togehter, and the top is adjusted with the ribbons.
I LOVE ETSY! Or rather – I love the wonderful artists and craftsmen and -women putting their amazing stuff up there! ^^ Yesterday I came upon mariapozodesign while browsing corsets. She ha…
Still no sewing here, except for this folk dress, a feresi it's called, and some ribbon weaving. So, a good time to list the pieces I mean to make when I get my act together again. First, the pelisse. Or more like, THE PELISSE. It's gorgeous. It needs to be made. It's so ultra-stylish and perfect that I'm a little scared to try my hand in making a replica of it. I saw it in September at the Museum of London and instantly thought "I need to make this for Jane Austen Festival next year". Obviously, the museum has better pictures on its web pages (here) but here are some of mine as well. I can't decide which colour my pelisse should be. The original is fairly light bluey-grey and it looks very nice but I don't think it's really me. The trimming is lovely. I can't make out what fastenings this thing uses. Then there's this spencer, from a museum in Stockholm. It's actually the jacket of a riding habit which I spotted in a book about Regency women, fashion etc. (Persson, Helen: Empirens Döttrar - Kultur och mode under tidigt 1800-tal). I just want the spencer because the braidwork and embroidery are to die for. I should also make new stays, both 18th century and Regency. I don't really like staymaking, so I'm putting it off, only I can't really make new gowns before I have the stays, so it's a vicious circle. I did finish that black swallow tail jacket, though, and I'm very pleased with it. Here are some pics of it: The stomacher is pinned on the stays. I filled out the bum roll :) The black ribbons are apron strings. I'm standing on a stool to get a full lenght photo. Black clothes don't photograph well without good lighting. This ensemble has somehow very Dutch or French feel to it (at least to me). Lastly, some close-ups of the red frilly spencer. The front is pinned togehter, and the top is adjusted with the ribbons.
