Natania BarronNov 22, 2022

Green dresses are a personal favorite; this one is up there in my all-time list.

I first ran across it when I was doing research into the history of velvet for one of my ThreadTalk subjects and I could not look away. It looks like it's made of moss, and if I wear it, I may find my way to Faerie.

The date on the gown is somewhere between 1885-1888, & it was made in Scotland by Gowan and Strachan, and is from the National Museums Scotland collection.

#FashionHistory #fashion #ThreadTalk

Show threadDevon EllingtonNov 22, 2022
@natania That is absolutely gorgeous! As a former wardrobe person in theatre & film, historical fashon and this level of detailed work fascinate me!
Show threadNatania BarronNov 22, 2022
@DevonEllington Right? It's mind-bogglingly amazing art.
Show threadDevon Ellington
@natania Wearable art. The stitchers rarely get the credit they deserve. When you think about when this was done, how beautiful it remains, the craftmanship is astonishing.
Nov 22, 2022 at 4:54pmWeb
Show threadNatania BarronNov 22, 2022
@DevonEllington This is so true. There's a massive bias in historical research regarding fashion... we have misogyny to thank for that. It's getting a little better, but still lingers.
Show threadDevon EllingtonNov 22, 2022
@natania So true. That's another reason it's so much fun to share photos like this. Thank you so much for posting it.