This weekend, I have the great delight of taking a riding habit workshop! :-) It is put on by
Burnley and Trowbridge, and taught by Mark Hutter, the tailor in Colonial Williamsburg. We will be learning how to drape, fit, and sew our own 18th century riding habit, and I look forward to sharing pictures of my progress in due time! :-) But for now, here are a few examples of riding habits:
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| Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coltman by Joseph Wright, c. 1770-72 |
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| Detail from The Drummond Family by Zoffany, c. 1769 |
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| October 1767 |
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| Wool Riding Habit, V&A, c. 1770-75 |
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| Mme Borel de Bitche, unknown |
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Wow! Are you actually taking the class in Williamsburg? Lucky! That class sounds like SO much fun... someday... :)
ReplyDeleteBrigid
The Middle Sister and Singer
Yes, the class was in the Williamsburg area. :-) I'd highly recommend all their classes!
DeleteI'm so jealous right now! What a great opportunity for you! Have you ever thought of selling your work on etsy or some other online shop? From what I've seen you're taste is impeccable and you skills are equally amazing. Maybe someday I'll be able to work my way up to that. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! :-) I am currently working on a business plan for starting an etsy shop, so that might be in the works for next year. :-)
DeleteOh how fun! I love Mark Hutter...wish I could attend too. I can't wait to see your pictures! :D
ReplyDelete~Theresa
The class was amazing, and they fill up fast! It's not hard to see why! :-)
DeleteI hope you're having/had a smashing time in Williamsburg… without me...
ReplyDeleteWell my dear, it's more like the rest of my family had fun without both of us.... It was a quick enough trip that I didn't make it to the historic district... If that makes you feel any better. ;-)
DeleteModerately so...
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