The crewel work is gorgeous isn't it. The gold and silver embroidery on the bodices was so heavy, could you imagine the weight of the gowns these women of the past carried about with them. Mind you such elaborate detail would have been reserved for a special occasion dress but to dance about the floor must have taken superb posture and the ability to hide one's discomfort.But then again with a handsome beau standing across the dance floor one could manage to forget the sacrifice and proceed with the reel. Always such a delight to view your passion. Susan x
oh my heart! Donna, how beautiful and indeed precious these lovely old pieces are. I can just imagine the weight of them in my hand,to carefully touch beautiful silken stitching, the wonderful colors of old flowers...how wonderful that you are the caretaker of such amazingly beautiful and wonderful things, thank you for sharing a lovely glimpse of the treasures of your heart.
Absolutely to. die. for. Thanks so much for sharing. The embroidery work. Pieces like this just make me get teary eyed, they are so lovely.
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precious precious! THANKYOU for sharing them~ what an inspiration they are
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The crewel work is gorgeous isn't it.
ReplyDeleteThe gold and silver embroidery on the bodices was so heavy, could you imagine the weight of the gowns these women of the past carried about with them. Mind you such elaborate detail would have been reserved for a special occasion dress but to dance about the floor must have taken superb posture and the ability to hide one's discomfort.But then again with a handsome beau standing across the dance floor one could manage to forget the sacrifice and proceed with the reel.
Always such a delight to view your passion.
Susan x
oh my heart!
ReplyDeleteDonna, how beautiful and indeed precious these lovely old pieces are.
I can just imagine the weight of them in my hand,to carefully touch beautiful silken stitching, the wonderful colors of old flowers...how wonderful that you are the caretaker of such amazingly beautiful and wonderful things,
thank you for sharing a lovely glimpse of the treasures of your heart.
Christine
They are BEAUTIFUL!!! How blessed you are to be around such treasures. Thank you so much for sharing, A treat and feast for the eyes!!!!
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Good morning Donna. Happy Monday to you.
ReplyDeleteGoodness what absolutely delightful clothing! Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful things with us.
Wishing you a lovely day,
Doreen
oh my, these are just so beautiful, delicate and amazing! Its nice to meet you :)
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