Regency Blue Striped Evening Gown
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Regency style evening gown created in preparation for the PEERS Pride and Prejudice ball.
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| Inspiration1810 watercolor sketch of woman in "Schute" bonnet and blue-striped dress, by Johann Adam Klein |
DressBlue striped lightweight cotton high waist with gathers at back, short sleeves. Pearlized buttons up back. White cotton/polyester ruffles at neckline, sleeve edge, . Zipper hidden in white cotton lining.Pattern is an amalgamation from Simplicity 9531, Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion 1 c. 1660-1860 p. 49, sleeve shape from Katherine Strand Holkeboer's Patterns for Theatrical Costumes p. 247, skirt from Simplicity 3777.
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| SlippersBlue linen covers inexpensive modern Payless shoes. Ruched trim with gold sequins and pearlized beads on front. White satin ankle ribbons. Black sueded soles.
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Completed: March 2008