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Diary of a Mantua Maker: 1670s Gown European History, African History, 17th Century Clothing, 17th Century Fashion, 17th Century Art, Dutch Painters, European Art, Art Google, 17th Century

I realized I never quite got around to posting about the 1670s gown I made earlier this year. It's mostly based on the satin bodice in Seventeenth Century Women's Dress Patterns. The instructions and patterns offer so much detail there wasn't much else to research in terms of construction. This was for a film shoot at Bacon's Castle, and it didn't seem like the lady of the house would need something quite so elaborately trimmed. I also needed something slightly later in date than the extant…

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Gabby Salvador
Beauty, Beauty Standards, 17th Century, Beauty Women, Chain Necklace, Chain

I grew a bit tired of reading about the 18th century and took a little break into the 17th instead. It is one of my favourite periods, and I think it is a pity that it isn't better loved. This is meant as an overview over makeup and hairstyles, which means that there are things I don't mention. The focus is on European upper class ladies, the gentlemen will get their own post. I have chosen paintings that are good examples, but also from known beauties, to give a sense of what kind of looks…

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Isabella Lop

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