It's a Christening cap!
This is a short Blog to share my recent learning with you. I do love to examine textiles that I haven't seen before, but am also...
The superlative collection of Mary Ireland
Cap with original ribbons, 1830 - 35. Mary Ireland Collection. I wish I could have met Mary Ireland. Luckily, I know someone who did! I...
From open robe to round gown? Late 18th Century dress in transition. Part 2
I hope that you have read Part 1 of this blog, and my comparison with Kelly's open robe and Nancy Bradfield's sketches of the same. Now...
From open robe to round gown? Late 18th Century dress in transition. Part 1
Dear Readers, We are about to embark on another adventure, this time examining a late 18th Century dress that appears to have been in the...
The Language of Infant Clothes, c1650-1750 Part Four- The End!
We have given the traditional and early names for many parts of this 'layette', but some descriptions never change: Sleeves The...
The Language of Infant Clothes, c1650-1750 Part Three
It has become reasonably clear through my reading and searching, that the clothing of a newly born infant, for the first 4-6 weeks of...