ladies dress – Brady’s Faithful Reproductions

A RECREATED WEDDING

By: Vickie Brady Several people asked to see the dress after Caroline’s splendid introduction for Martin’s presentation at the March DAR meeting so I will oblige. The original dress was made in Scotland in 1750 and worn for a wedding. It became a tradition that every bride in that family wore the dress – theContinue reading “A RECREATED WEDDING“

Words to Cringe By ©

By: Victoria Brady Whenever I hear anyone use words like always, never, the first, the only, etc. etc. etc. I immediately find myself questioning the person’s credentials and knowledge base. There are exceptions to every rule as the following photos will show, and no one can with any certainty prove an illustration or an itemContinue reading “Words to Cringe By ©”

LADIES’ CAPS©

Caps were worn by all classes, the difference being primarily the fineness of the fabric and level of decoration with ruffles and other trim. Women weren’t as likely to wear caps in a formal setting as in doing work or “undress” (at home). Almost always, the caps were white, the exception being a pink capContinue reading “LADIES’ CAPS©”