In a message dated 5/31/2008 1:30:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
upstairs/downstairs" (this might be to late) **************** "Upstairs/Downstairs" takes place in the 20th century. Like 1908, 1910, 1912, or both....it ran a long time. By then each servant position had it's own uniform, just about. I remember an episode where one of the chambermaids is promoted to Nursemaid. She is ridiculed for wearing her special uniform, proudly, before she has actually taken over the position. And it's "too late" not "to late".... but you knew that. I would think [though I'm guessing from what I know....and you want documentation] the cut of a maid's gown would be practical [open CF, not too full a skirt] with all the aprons, sleeve guards and what-nots she needed to do her job. Fabrics would be dark or grey and washable...unless she was answering the door and then she might have a plain silk. But not a real uniform. Of course manservants usually dealt with the public I think....y'know, the butler answering the door. Then there are the "Great" households. Would they still have livery? A la 18th century? Just for the evening or also during the day? **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
