The Ornamented Being
Ornamented: -verb: Adorn; beautify. Be·ing: -noun: Fulfillment of possibilities; essential completeness.
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This is my inspiration piece I’m using on my costume mood board for Saturday’s evening dress
Woman’s silk and tulle dress with hobble skirt, trimmed in fur, flowers, and rhinestones. Made by Cummings, St. Louis, Missouri, ca. 1910-1912
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Poiret
c. 1913 France
FIT Museum
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The most brilliant video I have seen on youtube in a long time.
Go WATCH!
Also, the hobble skirt scene is brilliant. -
Then again I have been wanting to do a theme about hobble skirts?
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I’m thinking that a hobble skirt post might be coming up soon.
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c. 1912 Incredible Bright Lavender Chiffon and Silk Satin Edwardian Gown with Crystal Beading and Beaded Fringe
^ That is the inscription on AD’s website. However I’d like to go ahead and just mention the Edwardian era covers the reign of King Edward VII from 1901-1910.
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A beautiful 1913 lace style hobble skirt gown piece presented by AA sold for $747.00
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I don’t say this often but I want this in my CLOSET.
Right now.
1918–19
Callot Soeurs
