Backward Glances creates a variety of accessories based on items described and illustrated in the pages of Godey’s Lady Book, Peterson’s Magazine or surviving artifacts. For example:
- beaded ball headdresses
- beaded bonnet trimmings
- needle books, housewives, and other sewing aids
- bracelets
- smoking caps
Miser Bag Crocheted using silk thread, embellished beaded end trim
Created using instructions from Peterson's Magazine
Needlecases
All contructed either from period instructions from Godey's Lady's Book, Peterson's Magazine or original artifacts.
The Sailboat was a competition winner at the 2004 Ladies and Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference
Civil War Ball Headdress
Flowers, leaves and buds assembled of jet black cut beads on wire. Based on instructions in Godey's Lady's Book and Peterson's Magazine.
Orders taken
"Stop" Garters
Flat elastic, covered with ribbon, embellished with needlewoven "Stop" medallion. Based on an original artifact.
$40.00 per pair
"Tremblers"
Bead covered wire forms that "tremble" as you move. Very light weight, these are excellent trim on a bonnet, evening headdress or ballgown. Available in a variety of colors.
Backward Glances creates a variety of accessories based on items described and illustrated in the pages of Godey’s Lady Book, Peterson’s Magazine or surviving artifacts. For example:
