Reproducing the clothing and refreshments, reconstructing specific dances, and applying nineteenth century etiquette rules to twenty-first century situations. It's all part of bringing history from the printed page into three dimensions.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
A Ballgown from the 1850s
Ballgown 1854 - Metropolitan Museum of Art
This dress shows the layers of ruffles that were so popular in the 1850s. It is made of very fine fabric and all the layers and gathering make a very fluffy, yet still elegant effect.
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