I have a full page picture of this dress in one of my costume books at home. Queen Victoria wore it to a court costume ball. I think Prince Albert was dressed as Charles II and she was Catherine of Branzaga. At another ball, Albert went as Edward III and she was his consort Phillipa.
Cindy Abel -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aylwen Garden Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:47 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Can you help me with this costume? Hi, I'm the ball organiser and probably the one with the reputation for historical accuracy. I don't push this line too much at these events so thats not a problem. The dress has a straight waistband, not on the waist. Elizabeth, you are horrible! You should never have shown me that picture at http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/eGallery/object.asp?searchText=restora tion&x=12&y=13&object=74860&row=36 !!! Now I really want to make that dress, and this attempt to keep my life slightly saner than usual has just been thrown out the window! At least, in the event of me not taking this plunge, I might just try to add some Dutch elements over the dress. Cheers, and thanks, Aylwen _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
