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THE EUGENIE PROJECT


historical research


the gowns:

the presentation

 

The Baronne de Pierres - Created & Modeled by Bridget Bradley-Scaife


Baronne de Pierres
Baronne de Pierres
The Baronne de Pierres
Bridget as the Baronne

THE MATERIALS

The painting appears to be silk tulle.  Due to cost constraints, silk organza was used to recreate this dress.  The bows would have originally been made from silk moiré taffeta.   Bridget used a rayon moiré taffeta, which give the same sheen and appearance as the original.  The bodice and bertha are made from silk satin, and the trim on the bodice and skirt is self-fabric made trim of silk organza.

fabric fabric

BODICE

The Simplicity Ballgown Pattern was used as a basic block and final pattern became unique creation.  Bertha was draped and created as a separate piece with no closures to resemble many originals.  Bertha is trimmed with a silk organza flounce with self-trim and adorned with bows at the shoulders.

bodice bodice

SKIRT

Organza Skirt is made of three flounces with scalloped ruching on edges, gathered on to a silk organza base skirt.  A silk taffeta underskirt is used as lining.  Bows are placed intricately throughout the flounces.

skirt Baronne de Pierres

UNDERPINNINGS

Chemise and drawers made by Katherine Caron-Greig after authentic examples, utilizing Elizabeth Stewart Clark patterns.


ACCESSORIES

Gold bracelet with blue cabochon pendant was hand crafted.

bodice

HAIRSTYLE

Hair attachments and cap made to mirror picture.

hair bodice
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