Whatever one thinks of Gary Gygax's claims about the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien on the creation and development of Dungeons & Dragons , the...
Pictorial history of The Rolling Stones in 50 fascinating photographs
Headdresses and hairstyles The pictures trace the changes in evening headdresses, from the modest turbans of the early Regency, through the penchant for veils and onto tall feather headdresses and the return of turbans, higher than before. The hairstyles move from neat, high twists with ringlet
These 1880s photos make you want to move to an English marsh
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Reconstructing History #RH822 - Open Robe Anglais Sewing Pattern with Polonaise Option In the late 17th century the lounging robe or robe de chambre began to be worn outside the bedchamber as an informal day dress. The pleats folded into the back of the gown were stitched down and the Mantua was born. In the 1730s the Mantua changed. This change came with a new name for the gown: robe en fourreau or robe anglais. Use this pattern, based on extant and pictorial examples, to make an Open Robe Anglais or Gown en fourreau with stomacher as worn in early decades of the 18th century and Polonaise skirts worn in later decades. Fits busts 30½"-48" and waists 23"-41". All sizes in one envelope. Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.
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Make perfect 1770s Era Waistcoat! A proper waistcoat is absolutely necessary for proper American War of Independence (AWI or Revolutionary War) - era attire. The long, shapeless waistcoats of earlier years were gone for good. Our Men's Waistcoat for the 1770s accomplishes that task easily. Based on extant garments and the pictorial record. Fits chests 34" to 54". All sizes in one envelope. Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History. Suggested Fabrics: wool, heavyweight silk; lightweight silk or linen for lining; heavy linen or canvas for interlining Notions: thread; up to 20 buttons for front closure; buttonhole floss Yardage Requirements: 2 yds at least 45" wide (1 yard if making plain linen back)
