Today I have a new video for you…it’s basically a blog post in video form (lol) – you can listen to my charming stuffed-up-elf voice tell you about the gown in this…
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Dating the Green 1820s Dress
Hey Everyone! Abby here- So last week I posted about the awesome green dress my mom found in a little antique store in my hometown, and when I shared the photos here…
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Bringing a 200 Year Old Treasure Back to Life
Hey Y’all! Abby here and I am so excited to share with you all something that just came into my possession earlier this week. Here she is all laid out on the…
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Costume Analytics: What Is a Robe a la Turque Anyway?
It’s been a long time since I’ve done a Costume Analytics, but I’ve found myself entering “new territory” with a type of 18th century gown I *thought* I understood until I took…
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V152: Costume Analytics: Pehr Hilleström, Kitchen Maid
This week on Costume Analytics, we’ll be looking at a wonderful painting by Pehr Hillestrom, entitled “En piga höser såppa utur en kiettel – i en skål,” or something along the lines…
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V145: Costume Analytics: Madame de Pompadour, c. 1750
It’s been a long time since I’ve done a “Costume Analytics,” but now is a good time to bring it back! This time we’ll be looking at the famous Madame de Pompadour’s…
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Costume Analytics: A White Wedding Gown from Tidens Toj Museum
This time on Costume Analytics we’re going to look at a very late 18th century gown from a lovely little online collection called Tidens Toj (translated to “Future Clothes.”). I want to…
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Costume Analytics: 1784 Robe a l’Anglaise, from The Met
1784 Robe a l’Anglaise, from the Met It’s about time for a new Costume Analytics! I’ve been so tied up with shoes, and museums, and sewing stuff, that I’ve neglected CA and…
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Costume Analytics: Emilie Seriziat’s White Muslin Gaulle, 1795.
Welcome back to Costume Analytics. This week we’ll be looking at a beautiful example of a 1795 transitional garment known as a “gaulle,” painted by Jacques Louis David, worn by Emilie Seriziat.…
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Costume Analytics: Marquise de Merteuil’s Peach Robe à La Française, from “Dangerous Liaisons”
This week on Costume Analytics, let’s look at a fantastic 1770s Robe a la Francaise, from the other pinnacle of 18th c. movie costuming, Dangerous Liaisons (1988). This film never goes out of style,…
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Costume Analytics: Baroness Crussol’s Flamboyant Red Jacket, 1785
Did you miss Costume Analytics? This week we are taking a look at a portrait by Louise-Elisabeth Videe Lebrun, painted in 1785, of the Baroness Crussol. We can tell the Baroness was…
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Costume Analytics: Marie Antoinette’s Celadon Zone-Front Gown
This week on Costume Analytics, we take a look at another of Marie Antoinette’s fabulous dresses, from the Sophia Coppola movie . This time it is the beautiful celadon green zone-front gown, with…
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Costume Analytics: Katrina’s Zone Front Ensemble, “Sleepy Hollow” (1999)
Better late than never! And this week on Costume Analytics, we’re taking a look at a great, spooky, Burton-y interpretation of 18th c. costume, from “Sleepy Hollow” (1999). This costume belongs to…
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Costume Analytics: The American Redingote, 1791
This week on Costume Analytics we will take a trip across the Pond and look at a snazzy American fashion, depicted in Ralph Earl’s 1791 portrait of Mrs. William Moseley. This is…
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Costume Analytics: 1780s Casaquin Jacket
This week on Costume Analytics we are taking a look at an extant garment from the 1780s. This little jacket is known as a “casaquin,” a short jacket usually pleated at the…
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Costume Analytics: 1770-80 Chintz Caraco & Petticoat
This week on Costume Analytics, we’ll be looking at everyone’s favorite caraco-petticoat ensemble, from the V&A. A beautiful example of a matching jacket and skirt, this English ensemble is made up in…
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Costume Analytics: Marie Antoinette’s Dove Grey Riding Habit
Welcome to “Costume Analytics,” where we take a close look (or as close as possible) at scintillating costume pieces from portraits, movies, and museums, and break down what they’re made of, how…