The 1830's: Charting a decade of change
In this article, I hope to pay homage to the great Nancy Bradfield. For, although I have a comprehensive library of antique costume reference books, I almost always turn to her book 'Costume in Detail: 1730-1930' for final confirmation of my findings when examining antique clothing for women. {See Links & Research for full reference] She began with the glorious 'Snowshill' garments of the the Charles Wade collection, and widened her search out from there. With every piece, sh
