A Stitch in Time Saves Nine? Making a Reproduction Late 1830s Dress

Going back in time becomes easier to imagine when people wear period clothing. At least, that is the idea behind docents in 19th-century dress, enabling them to guide visitors on a fantasy-filled journey to the distant past. Since the Bartow family lived on this property from 1836 to 1888, in theory our docents have many…

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine - When Art Imitates Life

Darwin, C. R. 1874. The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex. London: John Murray. 2d ed.; tenth thousand.

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A 1830s dress with 3m of fabric in 3 days - Needleworking History

A 1830s dress with 3m of fabric in 3 days - Needleworking History

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Circa 1828-1836 Multi-sized 08-26 Bust Sizes 32 ½ - 48

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