Have you looked at "The Workwoman's Guide" by a Lady? It was published originally in 1838, and republished in 1986 by Opus Publications.
On page 110 of my copy is a description (with a tiny pattern elsewhere) of a "High Full Gown, to open in front" ... "particularly suitable for house-maids, dairy or kitchen maids, chair [char?] and washerwomen;" I'm betting there are other descriptions, but I'm not finding them at the moment. Regards, Deb Salisbury The Mantua-Maker Designer and creator of quality historical sewing patterns Renaissance to Victorian www.mantua-maker.com > Does anyone know of any quotes or pictorial sources for what house maids > or a ladies' maid would be wearing in the 1830s-40s? I have been asked to > make servants' dress of this date for historical interpretation, and am > trying to find a source to replicate which will challenge the black > gown/white apron look, which our visitors seem to associate with them. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
