He’d Be So Proud
Caitlin G. D. Hopkins shared this image of an American “national costume” from the latest Miss Universe competition.
The light blue color of the contestant’s sash suggests that she aspires to be a top-ranking general.
The light blue color of the contestant’s sash suggests that she aspires to be a top-ranking general.
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I am reminded of my college friend's remark on finding her ten-year-old looking with astonishment at one of their weekend host's _Playboys_: "Oh, look, Chuckie, that lady has forgotten her trousers." But never mind, thank you for not showing Washington in similar attire.
What a joke of a costume.
This is a great homage to traditional American dress in the 18th century. I'm assuming this is a replica of what all American women wore in that period, right?
If only we could use a time machine to bring him here for a couple of weeks, I think he would be proud!
LOL! There really isn't anything one can say to this!
If this is an example of Colonial Revival, I feel revived already!
She could've been the Continental Army's greatest diversionary tactic toward the British, while we did a flanking manuever. Trouble is - she probably would have diverted our troops also. Well at the very least - there would've been a momentary cease fire.
Less revealing than Horatio Greenough's topless beefcake Washington for the Centennial
This is probably your best blog post yet!!!
Thank you Mr. Bell!!!
:)
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