Hannah Peterson began pattern making in her teens, and has since then honed her research skills, and developed an extensive knowledge of historical clothing by completing master seamstress ...

The patterns drawn in these illustrations reveal the way in which clothing, and in particular batik clothing, was worn to express both status and character in Java at the end of the 18th century.

Henry and Peterson will explain exactly what it took to get dressed in the 18th century. As living history enthusiasts, they have extensive experience constructing and wearing reproduction clothing.