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.?
Mrs. Peabody
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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