I will be constructing a circa 1869 visiting gown with a velvet jacket for outerwear. For the gown, I have some green and gold plaid silk. It’s pretty exciting, and I have lots of it. I plan on making an impressive skirt without an apron, scalloped at the hem line with some pleating showing below [...]
Archive for December, 2011
In the Works – 1869 Visiting Ensemble
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bustle, bustle jacket, victoriana, Visctorian costume on December 7, 2011 | 3 Comments »
New portrait of Jane Austen Discovered
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Empire Fashion, Jane Austen on December 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In case you missed this update, a new portrait of Jane Austen was just unearthed: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16027710
“In Demand:” More on the Bustle and Society Today
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bustle, society, victorian culture, victoriana on December 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Since, we’re on the subject and all that, here is a little poem (J.H. Gray, “The Girls that are Wanted,” 1880 circa) that I got on Facebook via Roba da Vittoriani (beautiful photo included, no clue how it relates): The girls that are wanted are good girls Good from the heart to the lips Pure [...]
