Victorian

Giving a Coat Flare

by admin December 16, 2016

And possibly also "Giving a Coat Flair". You really can have both! See, it all started with this picture: I mean, what costume-obsessed ...

Posted in coat with flare, Edwardian coat, RH1013, Ride Astride Coat

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Patterns for Browncoats

by admin August 19, 2016

The Browncoat Ball is coming up and you don't have a thing to wear! Well, let me help you! I'm sure you've already read our articles No Sew B...

Posted in browncoat ball, Firefly, Inara, Indian dress, lehenga choli, sari, Serenity, shindig, steampunk

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The History of the Frock Coat -- Part 1

by admin November 27, 2011

Ever wonder how the frock coat came to be? Wonder why late Victorian frock coats look nothing like late 17th century frock coats? Here is a quick history of the frock coat from the archives of Reconstructing History.

Posted in 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, clothing history, frock coat, Regency, Victorian

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