What I ended up doing was to pattern a large hood, then draw it up in
pleats to fit the head at the nape of the neck. I used a ribbon to
hold the pleats in place with the ends tying under the neck. At first
I had thought the ribbons extended from the bottom of the cuff or brim
but I see in the sketch that the ends of such brim are free, so I
figured the ribbon ties must be coming from the pleated area.
I am making the hood to go with an old mid 19th c outfit I built years
ago for use now in a workshop I'm giving. I was going to make a bonnet
but I haven't been able to find one that shows the basic understructure
from that period and they all look made out of straw anyhow. Does
anyone know, for future reference, of any patterns for bonnets from
this period?
Sylrog
On Jan 13, 2008, at 11:30 AM, Chris wrote:
Ok, here's what the book says "The hood 'opposite' if intended for
winter wear or a sea voyage. It is "of dark brown, green, or blue
silk; the upper point or fauchon, the curtain and the brim, trimmed
with quilling of ribbon the same shade. It is becomming as well as
servicable shape, and the short, round corners make it decidely new."
So, from what I see, the 'fauchon' looks like it's just what you
say, to cover the center seam of the hood. www.victorianmillinery.com
has a picture of one/pattern, but it doesn't show the back...
I'll peruse the other books I have and see if I can find something
better. Do you need a copy of this picture? I can scan it at work
tomorrow and send it to you.
Sylvia Rognstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My question concerns the description of the hood. I'm wondering what
the top "flap" is for, other than pure decoration. I think the quote
calls it a "fauchon", whatever that is. The only thing I could figure
out is that it covers up what has to be a center seam that goes over
the top of the head.
Sylrog
On Jan 13, 2008, at 11:06 AM, Chris wrote:
Hi,
I have a copy...
Chris
Sylvia Rognstad wrote:
I was referring to an actual book I have called "Mr. Godey's Ladies".
I realize it was a magazine. Since I posted the message, however, I
think I figured it out. I was going to ask another question concerning
it though if anyone does happen to have the book.
Sylrog
On Jan 13, 2008, at 5:29 AM, S Young wrote:
Hi,
The book is not a single book but a bound volume of a years worth of
the
magazine, so there are lots of Godey's books. They come up on eBay
all
the
time but attract $100+ USD so are quite prized.
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