Historical Heroine Wardrobe 17th Century.
On her shopping list today:
1pr shoes - 3livre
2pr stockings - 1 louis
1 petticoat – plain - 96sous
1 corset - 18sous1 cap – lappet cap - 12sous
1 kercheif - 10sous1 cloak - 30livres
1pr draws - 8sous
She is also going to have a gown made for her by one of France’s expert seamstress.
Description:
A square neckline embroidered bodice with flared sleeves to below the elbow and lace frill under pleated edge. Embroidered over gown with train, hitched into a bustle back over an exposed petticoat with heavy ruffled hem. An embroidered corset is to be worn under the bodice.
This is at the bargain price of 10louis. Yes, it costs to have a custom dress made in France, but she will be the talk of the new season, Fashion as at the late 17th century.
Sandie
1 comment:
Sandie,
Love your shopping trip,
Looking forward to the next one,
Suzie
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