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18th century clothes, Clothing, Costume, dog coats, dogs, dress, fashion, fashion plates, Spencer
I was wondering about contrast revers on women’s clothes, and if I could really get away with such a detail on a Spencer, when I happened upon this image on Pinterest. Well found indeed from 1797, and very nice hat as well. Bonus: Giant Muff.
The dog has a coat, too, and now that it’s cold in New England, the local whippets are turning out in their winter coats. Mr S and I had a slightly crazy notion to dress a dog we know in a canine-scaled replica of a certain very special coat, but would need access to the hound (for measurements) and a particular scrap pile. With those circumstances not in the offing, let’s just be delighted that dogs in 1797 wore coats, and had bows in their topknots, which means that the end of civilization has been coming for a lot longer than previously thought.
Of course it may be that the dog has to dress as a human to keep from being eaten by the ENORMOUS and possibly carnivorous MUFF of DOOM. I think you could make one from the sheepskins at Ikea, if you could settle for white.
Ista said:
Oh wow, what a great illustration. I love the bow on the dog … even though I’d shudder at seeing it in real life
kittycalash said:
Amazing, right? Now I have so many questions about elite pet ownership…and how many more dressed up dog fashion plates can fe found!
quinnmburgess said:
I like the idea of the dog dressing as a human to avoid being eaten by the muff… :)!
Best,
Quinn
Ista said:
I’ve plans to turn a boxy 1980s rabbit fur jacket into what i have called a Giant Muff of Doom! I have to admit the dog looks less of a threat 🙂
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