tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post897383629533967939..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: The Art of Frederick Morgan: Examples of 19th Century Modest, Feminine DressLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-54744125202949854612009-07-10T06:20:28.597-07:002009-07-10T06:20:28.597-07:00Thank you to the lady who posted the Catholic link...Thank you to the lady who posted the Catholic link on modesty.<br /><br />Also, I would be very interested in reading your son-in-law's sermon on the educational system, Dewey, etc.<br /><br />I am enjoying this series of articles.<br /><br />~ AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10387877070833236532009-07-08T03:10:46.563-07:002009-07-08T03:10:46.563-07:00I know that your post is on feminine dress, and I ...I know that your post is on feminine dress, and I certainly appreciate that to no end. However, I wanted to point out a different, also beautiful aspect, of Mr. Morgan's work which struck me as I looked it over. How well the artist captures the bond between mother and child on canvas! There are the moments of close quiet cuddling, moments of activity...but the painting which nearly broughtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-32072797112831010692009-07-07T13:30:07.397-07:002009-07-07T13:30:07.397-07:00Thank you, Mrs. C. I did see some guidelines once ...Thank you, Mrs. C. I did see some guidelines once that were issued by a bishop long ago, if I recall correctly. He called the following modest:<br /><br />Long skirts, below the knee.<br />Shirts with collars and sleeves below the elbow, with no more than two finger-widths below the neck exposed if the top was not buttoned<br />(A top like this can be hard to find, but not impossible.)<br /><br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-4046605538517843412009-07-07T11:40:32.474-07:002009-07-07T11:40:32.474-07:00Anon @8:12am
If your looking for some Catholic ...Anon @8:12am <br /> If your looking for some Catholic guidelines on modesty, there is a wonderful priest in the Kansas City area who just preached a sermon called "Precious Things are Always Veiled." <br /> http://www.audiosancto.org/ <br />I have been dresses only for about ten years now, but still picked up some insights from it.<br />Hope that helps.<br />Mrs. CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13419898437548394372009-07-07T08:12:48.127-07:002009-07-07T08:12:48.127-07:00I agree with you particularly on two points you ma...I agree with you particularly on two points you made here. One is that cotton works well around the house, the other is that modest dressing is a learning process for some. I am still getting used to this and it took me 1/2 hour today to put together a modest outfit that is pretty. I've got several skirts and so on but many of the combinations I came up with looked dowdy. It took me two Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91472317108762146752009-07-07T06:06:10.575-07:002009-07-07T06:06:10.575-07:00These paintings are so lovely and inspiring! I to...These paintings are so lovely and inspiring! I too have a Frederick Morgan print (hanging above my Mantel) called "The Coming Nelson - from the Pears Annual." I love how the mothers in his paintings are so engaged with their children and not too distracted or "busy" to pay attention to them. What an example to us all. <br /><br />As for modest dress, I decided a few years Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-46054590369619277142009-07-06T21:28:57.498-07:002009-07-06T21:28:57.498-07:00Gorgeous paintings you're showcasing in this p...Gorgeous paintings you're showcasing in this post, Mrs. Sherman! :o) As usual, very inspiring too. And isn't it amazing how the painters really capture the look of flowing fabric, the folds & softness in the garments? I would love to be able to paint.<br /><br />Yesterday, I put on a dress (that I don't usually wear around the house, I might add) & it surprised my family a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-19943111554060109582009-07-06T19:27:27.583-07:002009-07-06T19:27:27.583-07:00Thank you for posting the lovely paintings which d...Thank you for posting the lovely paintings which do encourage me to be more modest.<br /><br />I work in an office and do wear hose. I don't like the bare leg look at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-88944337504980992122009-07-06T17:20:24.117-07:002009-07-06T17:20:24.117-07:00Part of the article amused me to read today as I j...Part of the article amused me to read today as I just this morning had a lady comment about how sweet (and convenient)it was that my 3 year old daughter was hiding behind my skirt and peeking out at her and how unusual it was to see that anymore!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-72889421306993643412009-07-06T15:42:15.591-07:002009-07-06T15:42:15.591-07:00There were a few women who were not modestly dress...There were a few women who were not modestly dressed but I believe it is a learning process for some people. Others can hear a lesson and come to a quick understanding, which they will adapt into their lives.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-39300448612768265382009-07-06T13:19:07.661-07:002009-07-06T13:19:07.661-07:00It brought tears of joy to my eyes reading of our ...It brought tears of joy to my eyes reading of our church and its people. I am so glad your family has this close Bible lead community. If there was a network throughout this and other countries of such people in love with doing right what a difference it would make! My children were raised in public schools and they did not understand what a subtle influence the feminist alliances had on their Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-72372637639981231002009-07-06T12:55:51.541-07:002009-07-06T12:55:51.541-07:00I to enjoy your modesty and art posts. They inspir...I to enjoy your modesty and art posts. They inspire me in so many ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-1720904872224475202009-07-06T12:08:26.813-07:002009-07-06T12:08:26.813-07:00We are reading a book about the Christians on the ...We are reading a book about the Christians on the ORegon Trail. There was a congregation of the Lord's church every 7 miles, where the horses had to stop for drink and food. This is where people would gather to hear a circuit preacher. This book recorded a lot of the letters and church bulletins, of the 1800's. One preacher wrote that he had travelled around to check on some of the Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-24191486597615986272009-07-06T12:03:25.706-07:002009-07-06T12:03:25.706-07:00Katie, yes, I am. You can read more about what I b...Katie, yes, I am. You can read more about what I believe on the post on the theme articles "What I believe" on the side bar. <br /><br />I must explain about these yearly 4th of July meetings, which are shared by many families, and how exciting it is for us. <br /><br />We have the IRS to thank for it.<br /><br />Yes, we have to thank the exhorbitant tax system for nearly putting our Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-22308880480919790692009-07-06T11:23:42.343-07:002009-07-06T11:23:42.343-07:00Thank you for exposing me to the art of Fredrick M...Thank you for exposing me to the art of Fredrick Morgan !! The contented faces and "good ' feeling that these pictures give out is wonderful!!<br /><br />I enjoy your blog immensely. I find it to be incouraging and water for a thirsty garden.<br /><br />Your post on your clothing will certainly be a treat. Finding dresses, which I prefer to wear, is very hard to find in delightful Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48769696771543326572009-07-06T11:11:21.723-07:002009-07-06T11:11:21.723-07:00Miss Lydia,
I'm just curious - are you a memb...Miss Lydia,<br /> I'm just curious - are you a member of the church of Christ by any chance? I am, and some of the things I read on your indication, give me an inkling that maybe you are, too. If you'd rather not answer this on your post, you're welcome to e-mail me.<br /><br />I love your blog, and it has inspired me to take a look at how I dress and look at my appearance from a Kathie Truitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112414357583203795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15611833261085646232009-07-06T10:38:32.684-07:002009-07-06T10:38:32.684-07:00..not just that, but the women had such short hair.....not just that, but the women had such short hair and were so masculine looking and it was just a negative effect for what I wanted regarding my children. We need to bring them up with strong male or female identities and examples.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-14613633450952664002009-07-06T10:28:49.659-07:002009-07-06T10:28:49.659-07:00when I took mine out of school, the low cut tops h...when I took mine out of school, the low cut tops had not hit yet, but there was an awful, dowdy look worn by female teachers, of stretch pants with ugly tops, usually in browns and grays. I heard once that these colors and designs were made to match the office buildings that women would be inside of most of the day. They certainly do nothing to inspire children or bring them any kind of hope or Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5023227550232917372009-07-06T10:03:09.219-07:002009-07-06T10:03:09.219-07:00One of the reason's that I decided to Homescho...One of the reason's that I decided to Homeschool was that almost every teacher in my son's school wore very low cut, clinging tops to school. When they bent over, their entire chest was visible. My young son expressed his disgust, by saying he really didn't like it when the teacher helped him, because her chest showed too much. I was going to complain, but the principle was wearingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-90468244400231958202009-07-06T09:54:50.187-07:002009-07-06T09:54:50.187-07:00This post made me laugh, because it reminded me of...This post made me laugh, because it reminded me of my grandfather. He was the pastor of a church for as long as I can remember. In the early 70's I remember he was preaching and he stated,"It's a shame that little children can't hide behind their mother's skirts anymore. Most little children can't even reach their mother's skirts!" It was such a funny Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-78655871988079602862009-07-06T09:48:18.949-07:002009-07-06T09:48:18.949-07:00Where I live, are mostly farmers, laborers, constr...Where I live, are mostly farmers, laborers, construction workers, plumbers, etc. and so they do not have a need for formal clothing and do not dress for the office. THe men did not wear ties or any formal clothes for the preaching at the meeting. My daughter and I made cotton dresses that would withstand the heat, be pretty and still seem country. Cottons work best and women can still be prettyLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-292995080344475222009-07-06T09:33:53.366-07:002009-07-06T09:33:53.366-07:00I will try to get my "line" of clothing ...I will try to get my "line" of clothing put out on the line and snap a picture, and include two zipperless patterns I used. <br /><br />To tighten the looser dresses that have no zips, I will get a picture of the piece of wide elastic I sew into the back waistline. the front, I leave lose. It turns out to be a very shapely garment but not too tight.<br /><br />Women need to realize thatLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-26623242690036769872009-07-06T04:49:54.696-07:002009-07-06T04:49:54.696-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,
last time, I wrote, where I find...Dear Lady Lydia,<br /><br />last time, I wrote, where I find long skirts here in Europe (actually in Switzerland). <br /><br />This time, I would like to list up some dress patterns, which are feminine and easy to sew, because they have no zippers. They are mostly pull-on dresses and at the waist, there is a sash, so that one can adjust the size of the dress according to one's actual weight. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-29500784400469270322009-07-06T04:45:21.501-07:002009-07-06T04:45:21.501-07:00Lady Lydia, I love all the posts and comments on m...Lady Lydia, I <i>love</i> all the posts and comments on modest, beautiful, feminine dress! It has inspired me greatly. I love what you said about the children having something pretty to look at--that is a point one never hears. <br /><br />Recently at a church meeting, a lady bent over in front of me to talk to a child. She was wearing low rise jeans, which exposed half her whole bottom as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12104106254407730542009-07-06T00:02:05.619-07:002009-07-06T00:02:05.619-07:00Linda, that sounds similar to the look of a tunic ...Linda, that sounds similar to the look of a tunic over pants, that is worn in some countries. I met a woman who was wearing the same thing, over jeans and she told me her top was a dress. She had figured out that it was just perfect to wear over pants, because it provided a lot of modesty.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.com