The #1 question I get asked: “How did they use the bathroom in those dresses?” 🚽 It looks impossible, but it was actually very simple! The secret was the split-crotch drawer. No zippers, no buttons, and definitely no need to undress. You just find your chamber pot, position it between your petticoat layers, and away you go. No queues, no cubicles, just ingenious historical design. ✨ What’s a modern “convenience” that you actually think is a step backward? 👇 #FashionHistory #HistoricalCostuming

Lace ID 101: Can you spot the difference? 🧵👀 From names reflecting techniques to geographies, there are a huge variety of different laces. This is just a handful of examples, but learning to identify some helps you start to understand the complexity of the craft. Would you like separate reels for each category of lace, like bobbin and needle lace, with more deep-dive explanations? Let me know below! 👇 #FashionHistory #MaterialLiteracy #LaceDictionary #TextileDesign #SewingDetails | Dr Serena

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