Could one of the reasons so few solid-coloured/untrimmed extant dresses can be found is that poorer women, who might have…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
And I wouldn't be surprised if at some point in the future you randomly run across and original advertisement, or…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
That's part of the fun too, isn't it? When history surprises us. I have a 19teens blouse that has what…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
I'm glad you didn't give up!
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Yes, exactly! Exactly!!!
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Because I try to avoid making things that could not have existed or are not documented I do a lot…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Thank you! I once saw someone say that the professional at museum *must* have been in error because a dress…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Very informative! I'm always finding myself proven wrong by history when it comes to garments and accessories LOL. I'm always…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
This is so true in historical fields! My boss and I had to consult several colleagues the other day because…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Applause! So often I see blog posts saying stuff like that -- and it drives me crazy, especially crazy when…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming