Kaila and I worked in the basement all day today packaging clothing for conservation. It was kind of a long day in a very small room [with what we found to have very poor ventilation]. I do feel that we were very productive today.... we heard the same Rihanna song twice, completed the cycle. The pieces we worked with today really kept me going, though. I saw some of the most amazing dresses and coats from the 1800s and some beautiful ceremonial outfits. I probably took too many photos. Here are some of my favorites.
My photos really aren't the best today, I blame the lack of Oxygen.
We aren't quite sure what is sewn into this jacket, but it was too big to be a button [maybe a coin?]. The silk on the inside of this jacket was a dark pink from one angle and a bright baby blue from another. Awesome.
[Oh na na, what's my name?]
This jacket was dated late 1800s. The quality, however, looked brand new. It amazes me how they made their clothes. Tell me that your J. Crew sweater will look this good 150 years from now...
The detailing on this jacket was just beautiful. I will take two please.
Sailor style jacket and skirt. I just loved these buttons.
This dress blew my mind. Red velvet, so many ruffles. The thing weighed like twenty pounds and had the most adorable bustle on the back...
Beading and proof that its not always tacky... Also, whose waist is that small?
Again, just so cool. I'm a sucker for ruffles.
This is the jacket of a wedding dress from the late 1800s. Yes please.
Then we hit the 1960s outta nowhere. yikes.
[Made in Hong Kong]
A dress from Poland. I loved the colors and the stitching on the sleeves..
This is a girls blouse from Holland. So teenie, so cool.
So, clearly not clothes, but I have been wanting to take a picture of this little guy for weeks. Hey buddy.
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