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Such was the value of cloth in the c18th that clothes were frequently repurposed, alterations creating a newly fashionable garment. The striped fabric of this caraco jacket dates to c1760 but the cut is all #1780s. Treasured textiles given new life #LACMA #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Elioth Gruner's paintings from the era of the First World War reveal the influence of Whistler in his ability to capture the ephemeral effects of light and heat, beautifully depicted in this painting of a day at Bondi Beach, Sydney from 1915.
And just like that…the sun’s rays broke through 🌤️
British dress, silk, ca 1797. Via The Met.
An extraordinary woman, and one of a number in that era who set up garages aimed at women, although hers was one of the few which not only was staffed entirely by women but also lasted quite a long time.
Featured in my book, Sisters Behind the Wheel. Details in ALT.
#History #histbookchat
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