In a message dated 11/12/2005 4:37:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Sorry to disagree but there is a late 18th century pattern that is perfectly suitable for the dates given for the ball - 1790-1810. Men's fashions had begun to fossilize, and evening dress in particular became uniform. Do you mean Diagram XXIX? I guess it would do. I, however, interpret mostly the 1810s, and I would prefer a double-breasted front, and would not at all do that shaped pleat overlay with buttons, or the large pocket flaps with the buttons underneath, or that shape of collar. I prefer the large M-notch collar in "Evolution in Fashion." Another good source for men's wear, albeit it also requires some skill in interpretation--R.L. Shep's "Federalist & Regency Costume: 1790-1819." And we do play fast and loose with "Regency," don't we? Technically, the English Regency was 1811-1820. Ann Wass _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
