![]() ![]() It actually bears more resemblance to what Jerry Thomas (considered the father of American mixology) referred to as an "improved" cocktail (an old term from the beginning on the cocktail, basically referring to an Old Fashioned with something added to it) with absinthe, but the Peychaud’s bitters makes it New Orleans’ own. It is New Orleans’ own cocktail in the truest historic definition. What is it: Absinthe (or Herbsaint), rich simple syrup (sugar to water ratio, two to one), Peychaud's Bitters, rye whiskey. Who invented it: Apothecary Antoine Amédée Peychaud, who did indeed concoct Peychaud’s bitters, served friends a brandy cocktail spiked with his bitters. The primary ingredient was switched to rye whiskey in 1870 due to imbibers' changing tastes and an absinthe dash/rinse was added. noncount : a green alcoholic drink that has a very strong and bitter flavor. The drink and eventually its primary source were named for the brand of Cognac that favored the drink, Sazerac de Forge et Fils. Britannica Dictionary definition of ABSINTHE. It was then popularized at Sazerac Coffee House, a saloon on Exchange Place in the French Quarter. But, just as important, if not more so, the 1880s offers a variety of styles to suit every aesthetic and a lot of room for developing a unique “signature” style that’s unique to the individual.Where it was invented: According to legend, the Sazerac was born at Antoine Amédée Peychaud’s pharmacy on Royal Street. As with all fashion, there were those who went to extremes and others who tended to be more conservative and especially for those of more modest means. However, while there’s no denying that the late 1880s fashion silhouette was defined by an often extreme, angular bustle, this was not always the case and there are many instances where women toned it down- just looking at the variety of bustle appliances and pads that were available for sale is testament to that. 1888 The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (2008.46.1)įor many, the typical 1880s silhouette is off-putting and in our experience, we have found that for most people looking to recreate the styles of the 1880s, they tend to gravitate towards either towards the beginning of the decade with the Natural Form or Mid-Bustle Era styles or towards the end of the decade where the bustle was diminishing and we start to see a more cylindrical, upright profile that was to carry on into the 1890s. Interestingly enough, in both dresses, the dark color is only used on the trim and patterns, the light color makes up the majority of both dresses.īelow is another example of how colors and patterns could be combined: The dress on the right is a bit more sophisticated in that not only do we see a dark and light shades of green combined, but we also see the use of a striped overskirt combined with a striped and patterned bodice. Drip the cold water into the small glass, causing the contents of the small glass to overflow into the larger glass. The dress on the left simply combines a lighter brown with dark brown trim on the bodice lapels and are continued down the dress front (the dress appears to be a princess line but it’s hard to tell from the plate). ![]() ![]() In the above plate, we see the use of different shades of the same color that are used to harmonize. At the same time, the colors also harmonize even when they’re contrast colors. While there may be contrasts in fabric patterns, the do harmonize in the way that they’re both used on the skirts and the bodices. At the same time, the pattern on the overskirt matches the basic fabric of the bodice. On the right, one can see a solid bodice trimmed with an embroidered panel that matches the pattern of the underskirt. Interestingly enough, the waistcoat fabric matches the pattern on the underskirt. In the above plate, on the left one can see a combination jacket/waistcoat styled bodice combined with with a solid colored overskirt covering a patterned underskirt. ![]()
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