What’s In a Wardrobe?
Like Mary Cooley, Mrs. Ann Bamford provides a look into what a woman wore in the 18th century. Born in 1735, Mrs. Bamford’s estate inventory was created after h...
Category: material culture
A Milliner’s Wardrobe
Among the things I ponder about Anne Pearson Sparks is what she wore, and how much clothing she had. She would have seen the latest fashions and fabrics when sh...
A Polonaise for Ann Pearson
Which came first, the milliner or the polonaise? Technically, the polonaise. I was supposed to be part of a Burnley & Trowbridge master class way back in … ...
Bonnet UnBoxing
I’m really looking forward to recreating this (and to making a custom stand for it). It reminds me of the lovely brown bonnet sold by Augusta Auctions ten...
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