ID: V.60.93.01 coats (garments) Date: 1790s https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.60.93.01&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

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Today's #beachwear outfit is this 1940s Togs of Hollywood coverups- a robe and a caplet. Both are made of chenille and sport bird and boat designs. By this time, American sportswear designers made resort-style casual dress accessible to the middle classes. #Fashionhistory

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Not everything is usable, but great guidance. It's one of two I use. Pretty much all my vintage and antique garments follow the techniques and I think it's one of the reasons they have lasted in excellent shape. #sewing #historicalcostuming #historicalinterpretation

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This week's #ThirtiesThursday garment is this c. 1935 Elizabeth Hawes belted evening dress. It is made from a loose wool gauze weave (typical of Hawes' use of unusual materials), and features an asymmetrical scarf-like cowl neckline. Met Museum collection. #fashionhistory

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this bird is better at sewing than I am and my ancestors were TAILORS.

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