
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style by Lauren Stowell (Author), Abby Cox (Author).
Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make the impossible possible by bringing historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes―the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown―using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers.
Ghimney sweep. Germany 19th century.
Romanticism, Biedermeier Era.
Source: The American in Europe: being “guesses” and “calculations” on men and manners; made during a tour through the most important portions of Europe by Henry Clay Crockett. Published by London Printing & Publishing Co. 1850.
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England Georgian Regency, France Directoire, First Empire, Neo Classical.
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