All things you ever wanted to know about the history of fashion!
I am currently working on a project for a museum that involves making 1860s era garibaldi blouses and I came across a discussion that caught my attention. The question was “Are blouses authentic and if so, Who should wear them?” As…
I recently came across this beautiful example of a factory made garment produced specifically for the early 20th century working class. This garment is significant because it gives us a glimpse of what women were wearing as they began to enter…
An Australian nurse at No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital with pet kangaroo Jimony. c. 1916. Image courtesy The Australian War Memorial’s collection.
(Source: Blog- All the Pretty Dresses).
I am currently doing research on the dress styles of rural American women in the 1890s. I will be designing clothing based upon garments from photographs. Here are a few favorites: Source: Fred Hultstrand History in Pictures Collection, NDIRS-NDSU, Fargo. Modifications…
Love this extant jacket and vest- c. 1790 Source: Musée des Tissus de Lyon
This past summer while on an Association for Living History and Farm Museum conference in Akron, Ohio, I (along with other historical clothing professionals) was given the opportunity to get a behind the scenes tour of the Kent State University…
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming soon! Completely new to the shop and just in time for cooler weather! 19th century quilted petticoats! Based upon these extant examples: Color inspiration– warm cinnamon brown Source: Augusta Auctions, November, 2007 -Tasha…