> I recently was given an early "head's up" that the Island will be hosting > 1812 events for the next several years, leading up to the 200th > anniversary and have been asked to display my beadwork - however, as my > focus is ACW and Edwardian, this is 50 - 100 years earlier than my > research has focused on. > > I have not been very successful in finding information on the use of > beaded accessories or dress trims in regards to those of European > background for this time period - can anyone suggest some good > references?
Kelly, I don't think beading and dress trims were very popular at that time. I have seen some fabric self-trim on some dresses and *lots* of embroidery. The styles at that time were supposed to be more "simple" to get away from the excesses of the late 1700's styles. If you have been asked to display beading, maybe you can ask to display embroidery instead? You will have an easier time finding examples..... Diana www.RenaissanceFabrics.net "Everything for the Costumer" "Become the change you want to see in the world." --Ghandi _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
