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| Jane Ellery, Connecticut Historical Society |
Mrs. Peabody
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Connecticut Historical Society
Just
spent some time zooming through the Connecticut Historical Society and
their new museum database online. Found lots of shoes and a few things
of note for the Concord Chicks, especially this lovely portrait for the
young matrons.
Check out her lovely cap, simple gown and
accessories. A perfect color for many, this rosy peach would flatter most
complexions. The date on this portrait is 1772, her gown has a
stomacher front with only simple ruching as trim on the robings, double sleeve
flounces and double sleeve ruffles. Her hair is high, but simple in
style, the cap coming to a point at center front is perfect for the high
hair. The cap is very do-able, will help someone if they want to try
this cap. A simple not expensive silk taffeta will work well to reproduce
this type of dress. Doesn't she look like Becky F.?
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And to those who contend that this style of cap is fantasy - here it is appearing in in a portrait *not* done by Copley.
ReplyDeleteThe cap has pleats! I love pleats on a cap, they are so much easier to iron!
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