Historic Costume Preservation Workshop

March 14, 2010

4 Responses to “Pink and grey bustle ensemble”

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   March 15th, 2010 at 8:33 am

   Hi, I am an independent textile and costume conservator and I am intrigued by what you are finding in your collection. The sleeve on the bodice of today’s pink and grey bustle ensemble is referred to as a dolman sleeve.
   Chances are the pleated pink addition to the skirt is original especially if the color match is accruate. Hard to say more without seeing it in person. What a wonderful project you have begun. Always appreciate when untrained student volunteers show interest in historic costume. Its a way to encourage them to appreciate the conservation field in addition to history. Good luck with the exhibition!

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   March 15th, 2010 at 6:42 pm

   I love the video journal idea, but using a tripod would be helpful.

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   March 17th, 2010 at 11:24 am

   Hi, ladies,

   I love the enthusiasm you all show in the this video — the joy of discovery is evident! Just please hold the camera more steady next time! Is the garment stable enough to put the skirt on a dress form? That might help you to see what is right (and wrong) with the skirt drapery. Also the bodice seems strangely unfitted to me (from what I could see), which made me wonder if this might have been a three-piece ensemble, with this being a visite and the bodice now missing? Just a thought.
   JESSA

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   March 29th, 2010 at 12:49 pm

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