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I am busy finishing up my thesis! I patterened and will reproduce this stunning dress from Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum (SUFAM). It belonged to Sara Boher, originally from Philadelphia, who was a member of the faculty at Shippensburg in the 1870s and 80s. She taught drawing and etymology. And, she obviously had impeccable fashion sense.
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I saw this dress on display a few years ago in SUFAM's exhibit, "Nineteenth-Century Costume Treasures," and knew right then that I would have to reproduce it someday. And what better way than with a pattern drafted from the original?
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I just purchased these two books by Frances Grimble to comare my patterns from this original. Perhaps I will be able to date the dress more precisely?
That dress is incredible. I can't wait to see your reproduction of it!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a wonderful project, can't wait to hear how it progresses.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, I've awarded you an Inspiring Blogger Award (http://olympesdiary.blogspot.com/2013/05/inspiring-blogger-award.html). Thank you for the always interesting posts!