Stuart Period Costumes

Garments and accessories are prominent in almost all of William Shakespeare's plays, from Hamlet and Othello to A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night. The statement 'the apparel oft proclaims the man' was one that would have resonated with their audiences: the rise of England's merchant class had made issues of rank central to Elizabethan debate, and a rigid table of sumptuary laws carefully regulated the sorts of fabric and garment worn by the different classes. From the etiquette of cour... [Read More]

The Mummy (1932): Horror icon Boris Karloff stars in a legendary performance as the Egyptian mummy, Im-Ho-Tep, who is accidentally revived after 3,700 years. The Wolf Man (1941): Featuring a heartbreaking performance by Lon Chaney Jr., this story of a cursed man who transforms into a deadly werewolf has not only become a masterpiece of the horror genre, but of all-time. The Invisible Man: Claude Rains stars in the signature adaptation of H.G. Wells’ story about a doctor who discovers a serum t... [Read More]

Despite early setbacks, things are now progressing between Lily and Stuart. Not only is their relationship made official when she attends a public fundraiser on Stuart’s arm but he finally introduces her to the exclusive and mysterious club ‘The Powerhouse’. Things initially seem idyllic until events take a violent turn and their future seems under siege. Progress is made when an arrest puts one dangerous character behind bars and they face one of the ghosts of Lily’s past and the cause... [Read More]

This volume contains 40 Illustrated costumes of English Nobles, Ladies and Gentlemen from the Norman period (1066-1087) through the time of the House of Hanover (1837-1901).

Ms. Whitley-Bauguess is joined by Baroque Dancer Thomas Baird and Musicians of the Baroque Arts Project on period instruments for this enchanting and informative presentation. Includes demonstrations of step sequences from Raoul-Auger Feuillet's 1700 publication "Chorégraphie" and step sequences from specific choreographies preserved in 18th-century notation, descriptions of the dances found in music and dance writings from the period, discussions and examples showing music and dance rhythm re... [Read More]

The captivating story of Tudor dress, its construction and symbolism, and the people who made and wore it The Tudor monarchs and their courtiers are some of the best-known figures in history. They continue, even today, to spark our curiosity and imagination. Their enduring popularity is no doubt partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted in magnificent style, in farthingales and ruffs, furs and jewels, codpieces and cloaks, and vast expanses of velvet and silk. Far from being ... [Read More]

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