Completely fascinating! Thank you for putting your talk on UA-cam, had it been presented as intended, before a live audience, I doubt I would have had the chance to see it.
I agree. And I thought the same thing when you were talking about where and when you were supposed to give this talk. I enjoyed it so much and wouldn't have been able to come and see it. Keep us updated on any subsequent talks.
Thank you so much for making your lecture available . I was very disappointed that we couldn't enjoy it live. I hope we shall in the future. Speaking to the weight of the tartan,do you think it is heavier than what is generally available today? I know this fabric was specially woven for this project and would be interested to know the differences . Thank you .
Hi Kathy, you're very welcome - I hope we will do this in person, too! As to the weight of the tartan, Clare Campbell at Prickly Thistle estimated the original textile to be about 20 ounce. Our reproduction was a touch heavier. I'll also point you to an analysis of the tartan sett by Peter Macdonald (tartan historian), though oddly he doesn't mention weight - presumably because it's so similar to the many 18th century examples he has also studied - www.scottishtartans.co.uk/Isabella_Fraser_-_Wedding_Dress_c1785.pdf
I would LOVE to make a version of this dress. However, I have a lot of things that I do need to finish before I can start a large new project. Thank you for the information. I greatly enjoyed this talk/lecture. I'd listen to anymore that you cared to share with us as well.
Hey, that's great! I hope you do make yours when the time is right. If you'd like to see other people's, head over to Instagram and follow @isabelladressclub. I did post a video here on my channel chronicling the making of my own personal Isabella dress during lockdown - go check that out and feel free to ask any questions. I hope to have a bit of break from my university studies over Christmas so I can finish off several not-quite-finished videos - I look forward to hearing what you think. All the best.
The tartan of Isabella MacTavish Fraser's gown is what became known as the Clan Fraser Tartan when tartan laws were changed and allowed to be worn again in the 1840s. I can say this as Clan Fraser is one of the clans from my ancestry and one that I have researched.
Hi there. This tartan pre-dates any affiliation between clans/families and any particular tartan sett - that connection was a 19th century invention, I'm afraid! You may enjoy learning about the tartan used in Isabella MacTavish Fraser's gown on Peter Eslea Macdonald's page. He's one of the top tartan historians in the world and both a Trustee and the Head of Research & Collections at The Scottish Tartans Authority. Here is what he has published about the Isabella gown tartan: www.scottishtartans.co.uk/Isabella_Fraser_-_Wedding_Dress_c1785.pdf I hope you find this interesting and useful.
Wow! What a wonderful video! Beautiful, educational and entertaining. Well done!
Thank you very much!
Completely fascinating! Thank you for putting your talk on UA-cam, had it been presented as intended, before a live audience, I doubt I would have had the chance to see it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree. And I thought the same thing when you were talking about where and when you were supposed to give this talk. I enjoyed it so much and wouldn't have been able to come and see it. Keep us updated on any subsequent talks.
Amazing lecture! Thank you a lot for this deep view on such bright investigation work!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so much for this lecture - it was so interesting and in depth!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Wow that's fascinating. I really appreciate such a long video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for making your lecture available . I was very disappointed that we couldn't enjoy it live. I hope we shall in the future. Speaking to the weight of the tartan,do you think it is heavier than what is generally available today? I know this fabric was specially woven for this project and would be interested to know the differences . Thank you .
Hi Kathy, you're very welcome - I hope we will do this in person, too! As to the weight of the tartan, Clare Campbell at Prickly Thistle estimated the original textile to be about 20 ounce. Our reproduction was a touch heavier. I'll also point you to an analysis of the tartan sett by Peter Macdonald (tartan historian), though oddly he doesn't mention weight - presumably because it's so similar to the many 18th century examples he has also studied - www.scottishtartans.co.uk/Isabella_Fraser_-_Wedding_Dress_c1785.pdf
Really enjoyed this, thank you. I aim to make my own, just need to clear some of my ufos and make stays first.
Glad you enjoyed it, Joanne. Can't wait to see yours!
I would LOVE to make a version of this dress. However, I have a lot of things that I do need to finish before I can start a large new project. Thank you for the information. I greatly enjoyed this talk/lecture. I'd listen to anymore that you cared to share with us as well.
Hey, that's great! I hope you do make yours when the time is right. If you'd like to see other people's, head over to Instagram and follow @isabelladressclub. I did post a video here on my channel chronicling the making of my own personal Isabella dress during lockdown - go check that out and feel free to ask any questions. I hope to have a bit of break from my university studies over Christmas so I can finish off several not-quite-finished videos - I look forward to hearing what you think. All the best.
Very interesting! I'm not a dressmaker or a historian but I found this fascinating.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The tartan of Isabella MacTavish Fraser's gown is what became known as the Clan Fraser Tartan when tartan laws were changed and allowed to be worn again in the 1840s. I can say this as Clan Fraser is one of the clans from my ancestry and one that I have researched.
Hi there. This tartan pre-dates any affiliation between clans/families and any particular tartan sett - that connection was a 19th century invention, I'm afraid! You may enjoy learning about the tartan used in Isabella MacTavish Fraser's gown on Peter Eslea Macdonald's page. He's one of the top tartan historians in the world and both a Trustee and the Head of Research & Collections at The Scottish Tartans Authority. Here is what he has published about the Isabella gown tartan: www.scottishtartans.co.uk/Isabella_Fraser_-_Wedding_Dress_c1785.pdf I hope you find this interesting and useful.
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