SilkDamask

Irish–born dressmaker to New York’s elite, Mrs. Catherine Donovan (1826?-1906), studied fashion in Paris. Donovan created her gowns in he...

A 1871 pink silk dress with day and evening bodices, maker unknown; French. A lovely way to study design - both dresses are made ...

I have written about these bodacious boots before ( http://www.silkdamask.org/2014/12/a-trio-of-victorian-party-boots.htm l), but had t...

All images are courtesy of the NSCDA-MA This striking silk satin wedding dress was designed by a Boston dressmaker, Madame Shepherd. He...

On view at the Saco Museum, Saco, Maine  May 13 - August 27, 2017 Sumptuous fabrics, vibrant colors and textures, masses of elabo...

Pondering parties past as we welcome 2015….The Victorian elite knew how to capture the glitter,  sparkle  and shine of the holidays, from t...