Cassidy Percoco

A thread for my threads!

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I think this every time I see a history blog on Substack (especially when it's a NEW one, and inertia isn't even in play). PLEASE. PEOPLE. There are so many other choices.

Spooky season special: The Library is home to the sole surviving nitrate print of the first film adaptation of "Frankenstein," produced in 1910 by the Edison Manufacturing Company! Watch the full film and learn how it came to the Library. ⬇️ blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/11/...

The Cinema Museum in London is trying to buy its building and they are about 1/4 of the way to their goal. It's a converted Victorian workhouse where Charlie Chaplin lived and worked as a child. Could you share or donate a bit? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...

'You have an excellent armour' - Henry V (III, 7) This wooden shield and 7-foot long, two-handed broadsword belonged to Edward III. They were kept by his tomb in the Abbey following his death and are now on display in our museum. #ShakespeareSunday

#OTD 1596 d. Anne Percy, née Somerset, Countess of Northumberland, widow of Thomas Percy, E. of Northumberland (pic). In 1569, Anne was one of the prime instigators of the Rising of the Northern Earls, against Elizabeth I, described as ‘stouter [more committed] than her husband’.

from chandra manning's wonderful book "what this cruel war was over"

There's a 3 year VAP in the history of early modern empires at Vanderbilt apply.interfolio.com/191792 🗃

We have a lot of lace samples in our collection. The one nearest the camera is Point de Gaze (which originates in Belgium) and the one immediately to its right (behind it in the picture) is Maltese lace. #Bexhill

The inky black silk finds its contrast in ruched red used as a kind of underlayer, revealed in the brightness of the skirt under the bustle, the striped centre front of the bodice and the peep at the cuffs, #1880s Emile Pingat #mfaboston #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

We have a publication day: 11/11, it works on both sides of the pond! www.routledge.com/Eighteenth-C... 🗃️🪡

I love spotting fingerprints on terracottas, the physical marks of the ancient artisan. A votive terracotta head like this one was mold-made, but the details were added by hand to individualize each piece. Zoom in to see all of the fingerprints on the brow and chin! 🏺 1/ 📸 me

#rijksmuseum #amsterdam

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1770 The deep blue silk is really incredible, right? You could put that on any kind of dress today and it would look amazing. I also love the little bow (?) on the chest that the fichu is tucked into. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

The yellow background could not possibly be brighter it seems, a backdrop to white and gold floral motifs accented with a cloud of white and metallic lace trimmings. Robe à la francaise #1760s #LACMA #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Let’s call it Feathers Friday and have a ball with some flighty plumes that lend this early #1910s evening dress a devil may care attitude. Designed by Girolamo Giuseffi and now #newfieldstoday #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1790 Closing out the 18th century with another beautiful dress, this one in pink moiré silk. I feel the outfit is really completed by that blue ribbon on the waist. The fullness of the skirt is also appreciated! #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Maritime #archaeology fieldtrip to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Looking at the change in ships and life at sea between the Mary Rose 🏵️ Victory ⛵ and Warrior 🚢. Also saying hi to Hatch the ship's dog, dressing up and playing with long bows 😄👍 @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social

And here’s the trailer for BEING HEUMANN. In cinemas Nov 6, streaming on AppleTV Nov 13. I saw it last night at the London Film Festival & it’s a triumph.

Girl's dress, 1750, Kunstmuseum den Haag I love this. Nearly 300 years old, and the green silk is as vibrant as ever. What a startlingly beautiful thing this must have been back then, and for quite a young (12-14) person too. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #historicalfashion

This #FashionFriday explore the Forest of Banners, the Medieval Collection & so much more in the Zandra Rhodes: Archives Unfolded Exhibition! NOW OPEN! Check venues for opening times: 📅 26 Sept 26 – 16 Jan 27 🎟️ Free @dmu.ac.uk #fashionhistory #fashionarchives @librarydmu.bsky.social #textiles

Thank you for the link! I didn't realize that was out already!

Ellipsus is the best writing platform for a number of reasons, the most important of which is they are vehemently anti-AI, and their Emboss tool can prove you created what you did. And... THEY MADE A SHORT FILM ABOUT IT. Holy cats. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iCI...

My friend is in the hospital, and every little bit helps! Please help spread the word. gofund.me/7a4d72bfc

When my son was 5 he had a sartorial flair To go to arts delicatessen he wore a midnight blue cape, top hat &monocle As we were leaving an older gent stopped him saying “young man, i like your style” Meant the world to our son that man was Bob Mackie RIP