Fashion Plates, Paintings, and Photographs: What Each Source Can Tell You
When examining an antique costume, what exactly are you viewing? A fashion plate, a painted portrait, and…
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How Sleeve Cut Can Be Used to Date Old Clothes
A sleeve can impact the perceived width, height, and balance of a whole garment. While a slim…
Visualizing the Past: The Waistline as a Key to Historical Dress
When looking at a picture of a historical dress and you do not know what era it…
How to tell what period a piece of fashion is, without looking at the date.
Imagine two antique dresses sitting in front of you, no captions attached. At first glance, they might…
