Watching this video I could imagine where the clothing and textile fragments I have found at the brocantes belonged and where or how they were used such as the pockets, or buckles, aprons, pins, corset vials …
Antique Clothing
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6 responses to “Antique Clothing”
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In the first video, between the stays and the side pockets she puts something cylindrical into the bodice. What is that? and it’s purpose?
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Enough layers for a snow storm, lol. Fascinating.
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I saw that too. I’m guessing so she wouldn’t slouch??!!? Goodness, makes a girl want to stay in her room all day and write novels. 💙
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That reminds me – I still have those vintage embroidered camisoles to give you! Next time we’re in Aix…
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Absolutely fascinating…and I thought a bit of spandex shapewear was torture. How exciting it must be to find bits and pieces of history of such a personal nature,either worn with pride or well preserved in a hope chest.
I especially love the long tie on pockets, and have not seen these before. -
What in the world is a corset vial??? Sounds intriguing..
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