Hi, Has anyone here seen Caroline Harrison's inaugural gown in person or close up? (here's a measly picture of it) http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object.cfm?key=35&objkey=47 (here's an article about restoring it with a slightly different angle) http://americanhistory.si.edu/news/factsheet.cfm?key=30&newskey=595
I am trying to figure out if the underskirt is pleated beneath the brocade panels, or if it is only pleated between them. Also if the back panel (supporting the bustle) is stitched to the brocade panels on each side or not. The style is not unique to Mrs. Harrison -- there's a fashion plate from June of 1889 showing a gown that's got the same kind of brocade panels and intervening pleats (though no bustle, and a sleeveless bodice). So any knowledge about the style in general would be helpful, too. Thank you! Lauren Lauren M. Walker [email protected] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
