Emily Gilbert wrote:
Those are astonishing!
By the way, the fourth photo down is labeled a dress based on a 1730
design, but it looks to me more like a gentleman's banyan over a
waistcoat. What do you all think?
Indeed it does. Also, can 18th century experts tell me why the saque-back dress
Oh, I do waste so much time these days skimming the Daily Mail gossip articles,
8-), BUT~ !!! Sometimes you find things like this:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2164388/Pret-papier-The-incredible-period-gowns-recreated-paper-glue-paint--stitch-fabric.html
related article at the
If you are in the DC area tonight, there is a lecture about the dresses:
http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/node/217
OR you can go to their French Festival July 14:
http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/whats/annual-events-and-festivals/french-festi
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Penny Ladnier, owner
The Costume Gallery Websites
Those are astonishing!
By the way, the fourth photo down is labeled a dress based on a 1730
design, but it looks to me more like a gentleman's banyan over a
waistcoat. What do you all think?
Emily
On 6/26/2012 2:55 AM, Patricia Dunham wrote:
Oh, I do waste so much time these days
