From mysterious knitting needles to strange silhouettes: recreating historical clothing
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The Art of Dressing the Past
There are different levels at which someone who wants to recreate dress can, if you like, check themselves. A person was not dressed head to foot by one person. They were dressed by a team of experts specialised in making particular types of fabrics and accessories. One individual maker today cannot possibly recreate all those skills.
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