Animated Serpent
Posted on July 30, 2007 - Filed Under Parlor Amusements
The animated serpent is a simple and pretty toy. To make it, obtain, if possible, a piece of thin sheet copper or sheet brass, and if not, a piece of card of firm substance, but not too thick.
Draw upon the material the form of a coiled-up serpent; cut out the serpent with the point of […]
Girls’ and Boy’s Fancy Costumes
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
Girl’s and Boy’s Fancy Costumes is a section from Fancy Dresses Described, or, What to Wear at Fancy Balls by Arden Holt. Fifth Edition, London; 1887.
I’ve broken down the costume ideas into alphabetized groups for easier browsing. Find inspiration for an authentic Victorian style Halloween party with the following:
Juvenile Fancy Balls are much the fashion, […]
Costumes for Children: A-B
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
ALICE IN WONDERLAND. The characters in this popular tale are greatly in favour with children. Alice is dressed in low bodiced white muslin short frock with sash. The Lion and Unicorn as faithful copies of their pictures. The March Hare in a brown coat and waistcoat, with hare’s head and feet. White Rabbit in a […]
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Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
CANACE (Chaucer). Dress of terra cotta silk, close fitting; long pointed shoes of old gold satin; hair plaited round the ear; silver coronet; gold veil; falcon on wrist.CAVALIER DRESS (For boy, after Von Hughenburg). Dutch type. Broad-brimmed Flemish hat, with ostrich feathers; doublet and waistcoat; breeches to knee; sword-belt crossing bodice; tie at throat; hat […]
Read More..>>Costumes for Children: F-G
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
FAIRY. Short tulle diaphanous dress, with low full bodice, covered with silver spangles; silver belt at waist; wings of gauze on wire attached to back; hair floating; a silver circlet on the head. Or, for a Fairy Queen, a crown, the wand, to be carried in hand, becoming a sceptre. Stars should be introduced on […]
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