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doffiepoldark reblogged your photo and added:

did he just see george?

he did indeed.

[poldarkmmmuses]

doffiepoldark reblogged your audio post and added: “Episode 39:  A Cornish adventure! ITS HERE!!! This week’s very special...”

loved the podacast & following your poldark...

So glad you enjoyed the podcast -- I am literally sitting in front of my computer in my pyjamas, watching the clock tick closer to when I have to go into the office and wishing with all my heart I didn’t have to go. But I need the cash so I can go back to Cornwall. Dammit. Plus, I’ma need it so I can fly premium economy next time because nine hours in economy economy sucks eggs. 

And I just looked at prices. I’ma need a fecking BOATLOAD of cash.

[poldarkcostumingproject]

hello again!.. Following on from the stocking question, i began to wonder if women shaved their legs etc. back then. I know she's fair, but Demelza's legs looked silky smooth to me (elizabeth's too come to that) Would you know if that would be historically accurate? .. also what about men & shaving? What would ross use? I'd love to see a scene with Ross having a shave, or with demelza doing it for him ;)

Sorry for taking 20 years to answer this question! I needed to do some additional research because I didn’t notice this when I wrote about the Stocking Scene. 

The first straight razor was invented in the 1700′s by Jean Jacques Perret. Most likely, that’s what Ross would use for trimming his beard. Based on the paintings of the era, beards weren’t really fashionable for the upper classes. If you notice on Poldark, the richer men are clean shaven or only have slight 5 o’clock shadows while the miners have sizable beards. This academic article goes into detail on men’s shaving habits in the 18th Century. 

In terms of women removing their body hair, there’s also nothing new under the sun there. The only difference is what was used to remove arm, leg, and genital hairs. Some women used their husband’s straight razors. Among the French elites, the fashionable thing was using honey and wax for the 18th Century version of The Brazilian. This was referenced last season on Outlander. Fast forwarding a bit in time, there’s no body hair on the woman in this nude painting by Francisco Goya. It was painted only 6 years after where we are right now in the plot. 

Although the actresses are most likely grooming themselves using modern methods, in theory a woman in 1790′s Cornwall could wax or use a straight razor if she wanted to. It appears to be a matter of personal preference since i’m not seeing much evidence for any sort of strict standards outside of the craziness of the French royal court.

[lordandladybridgerton]

‘the washing up doesn’t do itself’

I die.  Credit to the amazing genius of  @doffiepoldark for this moment of sheer karmic brilliance.

“Women - you think you’re such authorities, like the way you deal with emotions is the only way.”

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Goddammit Turner do I have to put a muzzle and leash on you

*I just leave it here…*

[obsessionprofessional]

Hi again, fellow Aidan Turner fans!

Does anyone have photos from 8/14 at the stage door? I’d love to see them! Thanks!

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[poldark-things]

doffiepoldark reblogged your photo and added:

i loved this dress. Did she ever wear it again?

didn’t she wear it to Francis’s funeral?

[sweetbog22]

@doffiepoldark‘s comments about “loins” made me think of this pic.  Credit is not mine, I’m sorry I don’t remember who I got this off of on Twitter.  Sorry!

[poldark-things]

doffiepoldark reblogged your post and added:

well remembered!.. i just checked & yes, it looks...

I agree that is definitely her color. And a long, billowy, kissy-faced, cliff walk would do us all a world of good.

[poldarkcostumingproject]

hiya!.. i don't know if it's already been asked, i'm probably late.. but do you know why demelza has been wearing that big wide leather belt over her clothes?. ta x

Hi doffiepoldark, 

This question isn’t too late because Demelza is wearing the same belt in the 3x06 promos. I posted about the belt back when we first saw in 3x01. My best guess is that she’s using it as a way to secure her caraco and undershirt to avoid wearing her full stays when she’s doing chores around Nampara or farming work. 

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please DM me your email address so I can send them to you next week! Thanks again for hanging out with me ;) 

[poldarkcostumingproject]

Love, Lust & Silk Stockings

Everyone was scrambling for a fan when Ross gives Demelza a pair of fine silk stockings in Season 2, episode 6. Unfortunately for the media, they missed the memo and are still stuck on the scything as the hottest thing on Poldark.  @doffiepoldark asked for more historical details on Demelza’s stockings. 

Silk stockings for women and men were an essential part of the 18th Century wardrobe. Although I believe the picture in Winston Graham’s head might have been closer to the stockings he gave his wife during the post-WWII era, the show and the novel gets the details right. This pair from 18th Century Sweden is the closest I can find to Demelza’s in terms of the lack of striping, embroidery, and other details. Larsdatter has a handy guide to more extant examples silk stockings. 

Stockings were avaliable in many colors. This Pinterest collection shows a wide variety of designs and patterns. The only difference between mens’ and women’s stockings in many cases comes down to color preferences and calf width. Here is a sample of a pair Ross might have had underneath his boots and George might have worn with his knee-length breeches. 

The picture above is an 18th Century engraving of a stocking frame. Most stockings, especially those worn by the upper classes were machine-knit in Nottinghamshire. For more info on how frame knitting worked, this link to the Frameworker’s Museum is very helpful. Contrary to modern hosiery, most 18th Century stockings were made with materials with very little stretch as the Marquise.de blog points out. Ribbon garters were the most common way stockings were secured to the thigh or upper calf. Larsdatter has a collection of art/documents that depict 18th Century garters. All stockings were made in two large pieces sewn together. Often, a third piece called a gore was sewn in between to adjust the fit. Many stockings for men and women had what was called “clocking” or knitted/embroidered designs. Hand-knitted and fabric stockings were not considered high fashion and were usually reserved for winter layering covered by boots or for those of little means. 

The way Ross ties Demelza’s stockings above the knee is consistent with Francois Boucher’s “La Toilelette” painting which is from the 1740′s. Any artwork from that time that shows stockings underneath a dress was probably old timey erotica. If you think about it, erotic is the perfect word for describing the scything scene. 

For those of you who want a pair of silk stockings like Demelza’s, you have two options. You can do what I did and buy a pair from American Duchess, or you can be hardcore and make them yourself.  Rebecca Manthey’s stocking tutorial is frequently used by living history reenactors. If you’re handy with knitting needles, Mara Riley has a tutorial for more Grandma-style 18th Century style stockings. If you want to DIY Demelza’s ribbon garters, The Pragmatic Costumer has a great tutorial. Unfortunately, none of these tutorials can tell you how to get your own brooding Cornishman to put them on for you.

If you’re burning for more information about 18th Century accessories, the Ask Box can put out that fire!