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 … March 2020. Not that year, Satan. Fortunately, it did happen, in August 2022!. I was so glad to be part of the pilot master class for this …
Tag: 18th century clothes
Tuning Frocks
You’ve washed, mended, ironed, darned, and sorted. Now what? Now, my friend, the hard truths: the assessments and upgrades. The hard stuff. Winter is a good time to frankly assess what you have, what you need, and what you already have needs. Could that sleeve be re-set? Stroke gathers re-done on an apron waistband? When …
Winter Chores
Here we are, on the cusp of winter: the season is (mostly) over for living history events, the days are short, and what is there to do but pine until the season starts again? Chores, gentle reader: chores. Before you pack your kit away for the season, or even if you never do, there are …
Saturday Afternoon in the Park with Kitty
Last Saturday, I enjoyed a beautiful late summer afternoon on the lawn at Van Cortlandt House Museum in the Bronx. Built in 1748 for Frederick Van Cortlandt and his family, the house served as Washington’s headquarters in 1776, and again in 1783. It’s an idyllic site, and waking up to the sound of cricket bats …
Kirsten Hammerstrom 
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