In a message dated 5/6/2009 7:37:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Hmmm.... that neckline edge is a bit odd... even discounting the fringe. Is it thickened a bit? *************** I think that may just be the effect of the fringe. Perhaps it flopped over and they had to do something to it to keep it upright. ************** And the tops of the sleeves are not as smooth as I would expect for CW or early Vic. ************ Yes, I noticed that. It's not just that they seem full, but they look sloppy. Well, for all we know, wardrobe had to make the thing over night. An early 1850's sleeve would be cut in 2 pieces most likely....being derived from the tight 1840's sleeve, so would fit smoothly into the armseye. By the end of the decade and into the 1860's the pagoda sleeve is often flat pleated into the armseye...sometimes a box pleat or two at the back, smooth in front and underneath...which are sewn down a bit to cling to the upper arm before opening up into a bell. Janet Arnold shows this on 2 gowns I believe. But however cut the general idea is a lowered and tight beginning to the sleeve. Like I said, the sleeve on the costume just looks sloppy. And, of course, it's not history. It's a fantasy. **************Remember Mom this Mother's Day! Find a florist near you now. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=florist&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000006) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
