Actually, Ms. Krewer contacted me yesterday and told me that the material is a cotton/wool blend.
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Wow, what an inspiration! You are making me severely jealous of actually having a dress form that fits. Am about…
On 1880s Wool Ensemble – The Bodice and Finished Outfit
And if you want to see the extant gown: http://sewtimely.blogspot.com/2015/10/next-big-project.html
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
I have a circa 1880 extant gown that I swore up and down had to have a wool content in…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
I look at it like this - just because Lady Gaga wore a meat dress, does not mean meat dresses…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
The pink dress with the white tape trimmings is currently in the private collection of K Krewer. It was sold…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
I love the jewlery set and I am impressed on how well your wedding suit fits.
On My Historical Coral Jewelry Set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse
Thank you!
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Brava!
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
There's only a small portion of what existed still extant today, but it's a misconception that only clothing of the…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming