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.
Marie Menessier-Nodier as Spanish lady in Maja costume.
Marie Menessier-Nodier. Femme de lettres. Dame Espagnole en costume de Maja.
Marie Antoinette Élisabeth Ménessier-Nodier (1811 – 1893) was a French writer and daughter of Charles Nodier. She worked at the work Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux (“Images from the state and family life of animals”) of the French Draftsman and caricaturist Grandville (1803-1847) with. She also wrote a biography of her father.
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