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Researching Rosie, pt II

Posted on Monday, 26th March, 2012 by catimenthe

One of the items peeking out of Rosie’s pocket is a lace handkerchief, according to this page. Could the round item with it be a makeup compact?*

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Posted in 20th C., Cosplay, Costumes, Halloween | Tagged 20th century, 40s, costuming, halloween 2012, history, painting, simple modification, WWII

Rosie the Researcher

Posted on Sunday, 25th March, 2012 by catimenthe

Started research on the ‘accessories’ of the outfit, since they look like they’ll take longer to locate/manufacture than the actual clothing. Continue reading →

Posted in 20th C., Cosplay, Costumes, Halloween | Tagged 20th century, 40s, costuming, halloween 2012, history, painting, research, simple modification, WWII

Costume Breakdown: Rosie the Riveter (Norman Rockwell)

Posted on Saturday, 24th March, 2012 by catimenthe

Since the works of Norman Rockwell are under copyright, &c, here’s a link to the Wikipedia image page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RosieTheRiveter.jpg.

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In the long term: My ‘grail’ project

Posted on Wednesday, 27th October, 2010 by catimenthe

Given a chance to recreate any single dress I’ve seen photographs or paintings of, it would be this one

Posted in 16th C., Costumes | Tagged 16th century, costuming, dream dress, history, painting, running around in silly clothes, sewing, Tudor

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