costume renaissance

Historical costuming and vintage sewing projects, with dress diaries and research on period dress from the 16th to the 20th century.

"Was there only one world after all, which spent its time dreaming of others?" ~Philip Pullman I have been working on this post all weekend and I can't wait to show it to you! The sheer volume of photographs that I had to go through was overwhelming! I've narrowed them down though to what you will probably still think is an extravagant amount, but I loved them all! My sister and I went to an exhibit at our local museum this week showcasing costumes from thirty odd films. It was spectacular…

Traces changing tastes in fashionable attire in Great Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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FRENCH COSTUMES 1500-1550 by Kretschmer - Chromolithograph - 1882

GERMAN COSTUMES 1550-1600 by Kretschmer - 1882- CHROMOLITHOGRAPH

Renaissance Peasant Girl Adult Costume

England, 1st half of 16th century, tudor renaissance, brocade from Italy, velvet, shirt with black work hand embroidery, leather waistcoat

S8619 SIMPLICITY 8619 MISSES' DRESS: Pullover long dress with elastic neckline casing and pleated neck ruffle has elasticized empire waistline and gathered puffed sleeves with elastic casings. A has double sleeve casing and contrast lower sleeve flounce. B has single sleeve casing forming self ruffle. © 1999 Please check measurements for most accurate fit Size: ...............10................12................14 Bust: .....32.5 in/83cm..34 in/87cm....36in/92cm Waist: ......25 in/64cm..26.5…

Starlight Masquerade Glamorous Handmade Costumes

How did costume change from the 1540s through to the 1690s?

Renaissance Medieval Irish Costume Two-Toned OVER Dress & Cream Gaelic Chemise