Research for second piece

For the begginning of my next piece I went back to my research booklet and found these images which are perfect to look at whilst doing my next piece. The sillhouette is just like the one I am creating so I will be using these heavily when constructing my second piece.

I then came accross this picture about the undergarments that would've been worn. I need to find a large crinoline to give me the full shape and maybe a peticoat also to help fill out the shape. I need to get these from the costume store before I leave for easter!

A selection of garments..

A regency style over jacket.

A late 19th century jacket.

A mid century day dress..

Mutton leg sleeves.

Cartridge pleating.

The cartridge pleats seem to be attached straight to the bottom of the top half. This seems fairly loose-this part wasnt obviously under strain.

Piped seams.

Piped edges.

Late 19th Cent.

Beautiful pin tucks running down each side.

This also used the waistband inside to secure.

A Selection of the corsets from the museum..

A French corset. Early 19th cent.

A Cosrset from late 1800's. This corset wasn't actually boned, just heavily padded to create shape.

This was the working Lady's corset, hence the colour! This had ties along the CF for extra movement.

This corset actually had a piece of wood running down the CF. This was slightly bowed to fit to the body. This was very heavy and structured. Date un-known.

A jacket-similar to the burgandy.

The CF really echoes that of the waist.

A Late 1800's Jacket.

This used a waistband inside to secure the garment.

The fastenings were covered by a false front.

A late 19th Cent. Jacket and skirt.

This was one of my favourite pieces. The colour and use of fabric made the piece seem really regal. The finishings on this piece were beautiful too.

This shape creates a narrow, elegant frame.

Detailing along the hem of the skirt.

The sleeve.

1840's Day Dress.

A 19th Century Wedding Dress.. .

The dress was a princessline dress from late 19th century. The dress had many features including pockets on the back, a small watch pocket on the front and ruffles down the back part of the skirt.

Piping was used along seams.

Non-working buttons down CF.

Watch Pocket.

Crinolines from the Winchester trip..

This structure was held using ties inside the crinoline. Later in the century.

A basic structure to create volume all round. Mid 1800's.

Anoher basic structure.