Mrs. Joseph Mead's Slippers, 1856
Wedding slippers, 1966.21.3a-b (pattern available at link) |
I wish the gown did survive - not just because every surviving gown is a victory against entropy and the Lone Power, but because that fabric is pretty amazing, and I would love to see it stretching over the yards and yards of an 1850s skirt. However, these slippers are in good condition, and it's good to have them! The construction is very simple, and anyone who wants to have slippers to match her gown should be able to use the pattern to make them.
I'm spoiled by Facebook--I want to label this with a big, fat LIKE both for the slippers and the commentary. :)
ReplyDeleteI always want to like everything too, all over the internet! Livejournal needs to get with the program.
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