'History House' Antique Patterns by the Fashion Archaeologist
  • Home
  • About
  • Research & Essays
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • GALLERY
  • Construction Help
  • BUY PATTERNS
    • See all patterns (ETSY Shop)
    • Featured Patterns
    • NEW Patterns!
  • NEW!

Photo Gallery
​Portfolio of Past Work by 
The Fashion Archaeologist

Ca. 1770 Long-Back English Gown in Cotton Tartan Weave

10/3/2022

0 Comments

 
The idea of making this gown began in early 2021, sparked by a lucky fabric find.  I came across over 6.0 metres of 152cm wide (!!!) cotton on sale in a small local shop, the fabric woven in a reduced-scale sett pattern of the official Nova Scotia tartan (Nova Scotia being my current home Province).  Buying the "real thing" at that time, i.e. the true Nova Scotia tartan in 100% wool, was not an option at the usual price of at least $50 per metre. 

Besides, I felt the cotton fabric was a better, more comfortable (and washable!) choice for upcoming summer wear, when we all hoped Covid might disappear and historical events re-appear.  Alas, Covid had other ideas.  But being ever the incurable optimist, I made the gown anyway, and the bright, cheery, positive colour of the cotton fabric made it all the more enjoyable to work with.  
Some photos of me wearing the gown on a blustery spring day in 2021 are included in my comical blog/video at the link below, but I've also added pictures here for reference. ​
An 18thC. Day at Fort Anne
This gown was cut in the "long-back" English style, and worn over my "go-to" iridescent yellow taffeta petticoat.  Incidentally, please don't use "en fourreau" when referring to these types of gowns -- to see why, read my academic paper on the subject here:  
Understanding "Fourreau"
All in all, this gown was a simple and fun project at a time when I needed distraction in the depths of the Covid pandemic.  I'm still hoping I may have a chance to enjoy wearing it at a live event!  
0 Comments

    Overview

    A photo portfolio, arranged by historical era, of my work in replica antique garments.  Click on any category entry below to see contents. 

    Categories

    All
    001-Introduction To The Gallery
    1750-55 Robe à La Française
    1755-65 Formal Sacque
    1764 Countess Howe Gown
    1770 Blue Tartan English Gown
    1775 Robe à La Polonaise
    1884 Velvet Ball Gown
    1903/04 Afternoon Gown
    1904 Old Rose Voile Gown
    1906 S-Bend Corset
    1906 Silk Afternoon Gown
    1910-12 Blouses
    1910's-Children's Wear
    1910's Day Wear
    1910's Evening Gowns
    1912 Automobile Duster
    1912 Steel Blue Afternoon Gown
    Edwardian Day Wear
    Edwardian Evening Gowns
    Edwardian Replica Corsets
    Georgian Era (18thC.)
    Victorian Evening Gowns

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    June 2023
    July 2022
    June 2022
    March 2022
    October 2021
    April 2021
    September 2020
    May 2020
    December 2019
    August 2019

Site powered by Weebly. Managed by Dot5Hosting
  • Home
  • About
  • Research & Essays
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • GALLERY
  • Construction Help
  • BUY PATTERNS
    • See all patterns (ETSY Shop)
    • Featured Patterns
    • NEW Patterns!
  • NEW!