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Introduction: The Fashion Archaeologist's Photo Gallery ~ A Portfolio of Past Work

10/8/2019

This Gallery collects together all in one place photos representing over 15 years of replica antique garments I've created, from various time periods, mostly for women, but also children's and men's items.

I'm in the process of moving my entire old online photo album (which is now apparently so outdated that it's incompatible with my website) onto this Gallery, and thus new content will be added as I have the time. It may take a while to complete that task, so please check back again!

Once I've finally copied all the previous photo portfolio contents to this Gallery, I'll be using this new Gallery as an ongoing record and reference to my completed work. This will be in contrast to my regular blog (see "Blog" page), which will feature "work-in-progress" and background information on my projects.

This Gallery is arranged by subject and/or era under the "Categories" heading at right. Click on the category in the list you're interested in, and scroll down to find all the entries under that heading. Some content is cross-posted in two or more categories, so you may find some duplication.

Replica antique garments I've created which have sewing patterns available in my "History House" pattern line will have a link to the pattern itself.

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you'll enjoy browsing this Gallery!

Patricia

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Ca. 1903-1904 Afternoon Gown in printed cotton

10/8/2019

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This 2-piece gown, consisting of a separate bodice with a boned foundation, and a tiered skirt, was created based on a ca. 1904 printed cotton gown (sold privately), as well as similar gowns of 1904 (see antique sketches included below). The gown design is typical of the fashions for fancy afternoon or reception gowns of late 1903 or 1904. Over 16 metres of lace edging was used.

I mostly custom-drafted the skirt, but did adapt the bodice from existing 1904 sewing patterns in my collection, with several alterations and changes to better reflect the style of the original antique gown. Also included here are photos of the gown inside-out, showing the interior construction. Click on individual photos to see captions.