Hello everyone,
Next october I'm attending a Civil War ball which is supposed to take place in New Orleans in may 1862. Would it be too early to wear an "elongated" crinoline (something along these lines : http://trulyvictorian.com/catalog/103.html ) ?
I know this shape will be more common around 1865, but I've seen evidence of elliptical hoopskirts as soon as 1862 (a sketch of a Thompson cage crinoline), and I was wondering if it was something usually worn, or still considered "haute couture" at that time.
Any thoughts on the subject from more knowledgeable people would be welcome !
Thank you all for your help, Mathilde _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
