I love Cassell's! Look up Mrs Beeton's, too. I think the whole book is available on Mrsbeetons.com. Very similar to…
On V239: Cassell’s Household Guide
Well there goes a few hours of productivity! 😛
On V239: Cassell’s Household Guide
Good eye! I didn't see the grain/slub lines, but that makes perfect sense. I agree - sleeves are later, but…
On V238: What Is This Style of 18th Century Jacket?
Its hard to tell, But my "gut" feeling is that it is remodeled. It looks out of place with the…
On V238: What Is This Style of 18th Century Jacket?
Katy, I agree - I've seen "Caraco" refer to a number of different jackets, and also refer to ALL jackets.…
On V238: What Is This Style of 18th Century Jacket?
I'll make sure to look for this. I picked up a book at a used book sale...Dr. Chase's Recipes: or…
On V239: Cassell’s Household Guide
In conlusion...I think this one is a Casaquin...
On V238: What Is This Style of 18th Century Jacket?
This is a tough one...When you look at the Larsdatter site under Casaquin and Caraco, there are very similar styles.…
On V238: What Is This Style of 18th Century Jacket?
what about all those portraits and garments that noone ever gets to see? This really gets to me. It's pushing…
On V238: What Is This Style of 18th Century Jacket?
MrsC, I'm going to add that book to my wishlist! I completely agree - it doesn't make sense on a…
On V238: What Is This Style of 18th Century Jacket?