Holy Crapola, that dress is beautiful, but really badly mounted. So I
wouldn't trust all of their information, especially about the gown meeting
edge to edge at the centrefront. I wish they had taken the time to mount
the dress proprely, then you would be able to see all it's glory in the
photos...they are great photos, I'm bummed ;-(
If you are interested in more information about dresses from this time
period, check out Janet Arnold's book on this period, also Louisbourg
National Historic Site, published booklets on clothing from this time period
a few years back, they are complete with patterns and tailoring details.
Their website is http://fortress.uccb.ns.ca/ , you may be able to contact
them for a copy.
For those who are interested in this era, come join me and a few hundred
others at Louisbourg's Grande Encampment this year!
Kelly/estela
----- Original Message -----
From: "Diana Habra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 2:11 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] colonial
Ooo...look what I found.
http://www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_238.htm
De
I LOVE this website! I know that they show the details to help sell the
clothing but it is AWESOME for us historical costumers that may not ever
get to study garments like these in person.
Thanks so much for sharing! I am trying to design my wedding gown which
will roughly be from this period and I am trying to find out all I can
about construction techniques. This new colonial dress will be a big
help.
Diana
www.RenaissanceFabrics.net
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"Become the change you want to see in the world."
--Ghandi
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