There is a gorgeous green silk striped spencer that is (or was) on
display in the Museum of London that is clearly edge to edge
fastened, and also has buttons at the wrists. I have photos if needed.
Cheers,
Danielle
At 10:36 AM 8/1/2009, you wrote:
In a message dated 8/1/2009 9:12:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
melaniewil...@dragonflight.co.uk writes:
Given the button front is established in this style, buttons seem a
potential solution, hooks are another
Invisible hooks on the inside is certainly an option.
And just one more thing on the topic of spencers and edge to edge
fastenings--we had this discussion on the 1812Civilian list a couple
of months ago.
Barry and Judy McPherson, who have seen many extant garments in English,
Scottish, and Canadian collections, agree that the edge to edge seems most
common.
I agree that we all make compromises--in fact, Sally Queen put together a
great diagram for, I think, AASLH, a while back that has a continuum for
authenticity, ending in period correct bad breath and rotting teeth (I
understand that the Empress Josephine had notoriously bad teeth, so
she perfected
a closed-lip smile. And I have heard of an 18th c. reenactor who blacks
out some teeth.)
Good for you for reducing your stash. I am only now emerging from my book
project and thinking about sewing again.
Ann Wass
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