It took me by surprise, her bracelet of woven hair. I was meandering through the brilliant — and, sadly, finished — exhibition, Emma Hamilton, Seduction and Celebrity, at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Slowly moving between the many cabinets of silver trinkets and china souvenirs from Germany and the love letters. The oil paintings … Continue reading Bracelet of woven hair
Petticoats and Corsets
The first thing that struck me once I was tied into the blue velvet dress trimmed with lace was the weight of my petticoats. Eighteenth century clothing for women was bottom heavy...
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