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Reproductions
Sometimes, I like to research and create a garment from an extant piece or a picture. Here you will find a detailed examination of the reproduction pieces I've created - complete with history, a discussion of the original, and the process of recreation.
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Frog Needlecase- A needlecase reproduced from an example in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (4/10/08)
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The Wadham Shift - A reproduction of the shift said to belong to Dorothy Wadham, now on display at Wadham College, Oxford.
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The Maidstone Jacket - My reproduction of a blackworked jacket in the Maidstone Museum, and a blackworked jacket in the Museum of London.
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V&A Museum Coif - My reproduction and reworking of a blackwork coif designated T.28-1975 in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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