Thank you- I was just coming here to throw that out. Between it being down and the “switches” not matching totally it’s a distraction to me.
The Bertha collars are a nice touch, the reusing of jewelry between scenes was too. I like the child’s gown but the buttons look awfully plastic-like. I think back to the Ma Ingall’s dress description that was kept in a box and worn for the dance after the sugaring off - and those buttons looked like blackberries to Laura. I’ve wondered for years what material would have been used for this buttons? I’m cool with shell, woven or thread buttons. My 1800’s clothing has closures but something seems off with the shiny red buttons on some level. ( being picky, I know.)
Momma would talk about “back in the day your hair was sugared and rolled on rag strips.” We never did the sugar water part, but every so often and just for fun she would snip and tear an old sheet and roll my hair in rags for “boing-boing” curls. Very much like the ones the little girl is wearing and like the style we had when we were party children for the Nutcracker.
What are you thoughts on the man made buttons- what would have been used? I think my mourning gown is within reach, I need to see. I recall hooks and loops on it.
Thoughts ?