mimic-of-modes asked: I wonder if the "plastic" parts on the robe de style might actually be gelatin? Which is technically a plastic, but not really what we think of as plastic today. It was pretty common for sequins of that era to have been made of gelatin.
(Sorry, not really a estion, I can't figure out how to reblog that post for some reason.)
Yes, sequins were made of gelatin during the twenties, until it turned out that a substance Kodak used for their films was more effective (a.k.a. shiny) and durable. Both gelatin and the Kodak substance (acetate or something like that, am no expert) are forms of plastic.
Actually, I don’t think there are any sequins on the robe de style. I only see beads. But then again, my eyes are no longer exactly fresh and rested so I might be wrong. Thanks for mentioning the gelatin, it’s a fun and interesting detail!
