tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463956474505954199.post7410054815632395531..comments2023-04-09T08:21:52.779-04:00Comments on Retrospect: Colonial Unmentionables for an Adult LadyVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335034522220078982noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463956474505954199.post-19602752253707177342012-03-30T19:39:39.534-04:002012-03-30T19:39:39.534-04:00I've checked out the links and kind of wish I ...I've checked out the links and kind of wish I could have such a handy pocket/purse without looking too unusual. In high school in the 70's when panty hose were invented, we would tuck personal items into our hose tops, so that we wouldn't be seen taking our purses to the bathroom with us. Saved some embarrassment for us. I also enjoyed reading that the dress construction was such that it could change sizes easily....how nice.<br /><br />Looking forward to your next post.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463956474505954199.post-16224613981786246022012-03-29T21:23:23.983-04:002012-03-29T21:23:23.983-04:00Hi Judy! Thank you for your kind words. :) The pet...Hi Judy! Thank you for your kind words. :) The petticoats and skirts were made with two-part waistbands that tied one on top of the other, like putting on an apron the regular way and then tying another one on backwards. This created a slit to reach the hand through, although I think some ladies may have worn their pockets on the outside of their gowns. You can see what I'm talking about more clearly here:<br />http://retrospectsewing.blogspot.com/2012/01/robe-la-polonaise-c-1779.html<br />and also here:<br />http://marquise.de/en/1700/howto/frauen/18anziehen.shtml<br />I hope that helps. :)Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335034522220078982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463956474505954199.post-30202872827549262362012-03-29T20:44:01.202-04:002012-03-29T20:44:01.202-04:00I really enjoy your blog and appreciate all of you...I really enjoy your blog and appreciate all of your research. The pockets are a very clever idea and I wish I could use that concept nowadays. Did the dresses have slits in the side seams so that you could reach in from any dress you had? Were there slits in the petticoats too? <br /><br />I just love your blog.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com