Two short links for those who enjoy the costuming posts ...
First, Two Nerdy History Girls takes a look at the 18th century mask. Sunblock, identity protection, emblem of prostitution - tool of feminine deceit (men who don't get what they want have always found a way to turn women who won't give it to them into whores) - name your function, they are a curious device no matter how we slice 'em.
Second, an American Duchess has an interview with Cathy Hay, who has designed some of the most remarkable historical-inspired dresses you could ask to drool for. Anyone who *counts the threads* in sewing clearly means business about the work. Just beautiful: fragile magic indeed. Cathy's Peacock Dress project has helped to raise $20,000 for a Haitian orphanage ... just in case anyone thought historical costuming was frivolous.
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