Two questions:
Waugh suggests Swiss belts for some of the mid 19thC dresses. Any clue as
to what these looked like?
I am working out the problems of interpreting the Darnley Dress for my QEI
14" doll. At first, I thought I was looking at a sleeveless coat
be set to give a cape effect. On closer examenation, I see that this is
actually a hanging sleeve...born out by Waugh, Arnold, and Hunnisett. I
have worked out the shape and cut but am having problems with the set. In
order for the unity of the skirt , bodice and sleeve that bear the
ornamentation, I can only achieve the look by inserting the hanging sleeve
outside in. This means that the lining will actually be the outside fabric.
Has anyone else attempted this dress "for real"? I have turned the backside
of the shoulder area backwards so the gathers of the shoulder look like the
painting...and will tack them downover the silk lining, but the lining is
still exposed in all its plainess. I have been unable to find any
explanation of how this was done.
Or, might the error be at the end of the artist's brush? He chose to try to
capture the total dazzle of the gown?
Kathleen
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