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 Miss Carrie Midura presented a slide presentation and lecture that highlighted the dress and accessories worn by fashionable ladies in the eighteenth century with a focus on accessory items that can be easily reproduced or purchased ready-made. Gentlemen's attire and accoutrements were discussed and a selection of reproduction clothing and accessories for both men and women were on display for closer examination.
Details of information provided to attendees:
Sugested Patterns for Historic Costume
- The Cut of Women's Clothes by Noah Waugh, 1984
- The Cut of Men's Clothes by Noah Waugh, 1991
- Patterns of Fashion:1660-1860 by Janet Arnold, 1977
- Period Costume for State & Screen by Jean Hunnisett, 1991
- J.P.Ryan: Patterns for Cap, Pocket Hoops, Stays www.jpryan.com
- Kannik's Korner: Patterns for Caps, Mitts, Men's Accessories www.kannikskorner.com
- Mill Fam: Patterns for Caps, Sleeve Flounces/Mitts, Jumps www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com
Resources for Ready-to-wear Accessories
Inspiring Costume Movies
- Aristocrats, 1999 - The Mini Series of the Lennox sisters, circa 1740's-1800's
- Dangerous Liaisons, 1988 - A story of French Nobles, cicra 1760's
- Amadeus, 1985 - The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, circa 1770s-90s
- Felicity: An American Girl Adventure, 2005 - Based on the children's book and doll, circa 1775
- The Scarlet Pimpernel, 1982 - A Englishman disguises himself to aid French aristocrats, Circa 1780s-90s
Costume Reference Books
- Costume in Detail: 1730-1930 by Nancy Bradfield, 1997
- Art of Dress by Jane Ashelford, 1996
- Revolution in fashion by Jean Starobinski, 1990
- Eighteenth Century Clothing in Williamsburg by Linda Baumgarten, 1986
About Carrie Midura owner of Cherry Dawson, Milliner – a tailoring business specializing in historical clothing studies and reproductions. She has been researching and reproducing historic costume since 1992, with a primary focus on eighteenth century methods and styles since 1999. Her clients include Revolutionary War reenactors, museum staff at the Concord Museum and The Old Manse, both in historic Concord, Massachusetts, the Adams National Historical Park and most recently, several tour companies in Boston. In April 2004, several pieces of her work were included in the national publication, Boston Magazine. Carrie places a great deal of importance on period construction techniques and close attention to detail and she is passionate about creating the perfect historical look – from seventeenth century colonist to eighteenth century soldier to Victorian society belle.
The information provided on this page is from Carrie D. Midura www.cherrydawson.com email: milliner@cherrydawson.com 508.846.8673
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