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| The costumes on this page were all created by Karen, Karla, or both. They were designed for themselves or for others with varying authenticity requirements. | ||
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Portrait Gallery |
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| The costumes on this page were all created by Karen, Karla, or both. They were designed for themselves or for others with varying authenticity requirements. | ||
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Karla is wearing an Elizabethan gown, complete with ruff and Spanish ropa, a kind of loose coat. |
Karen has on an Italian Tudor gown. She wears an escoffion, or shaped padded headpiece. |
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| In this picture, Karen is wearing an Italian Renaissance gown. Velvet, brocade, and lots of beads. |
Karla's gown is English Tudor, out of velvet and brocade. Notice the wide, turned back cuffs, a signature of English tudor gowns. |
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This model is wearing an antebellum gown, another period in which we specialize. |
This "fin de siecle" gown was created, believe it or not, for a prom. she caused quite a stir! |
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This Gainesboro gown, circa 1790's, complete with hat, demonstrates that what goes around, comes around. The bustle effect shows up 70 years later. |
This antebellum gown has a Spanish flavor. It is being worn at various hostessing functions at local museums. |
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This frothy pre-Civil War gown would have been worn for balls or other evening functions. |
This early Indian outfit, complete with sirwal (pants), choli (midriff top), and sari, was created for Karla's daughter. Note the embroidery on the bodice and cuffs. |
