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Lady Anne of Moy

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Annie Marshall

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Outline the story …

Entry inspired by Lady Anne of Moy, from Midnight Honour by Marsha Canham. The year was 1745. It was a perilous time in the Highlands of Jacobite Scotland. Lady Anne of Moy thought she had all that she desired in her strong and handsome husband, Angus Moy, the chief of Clan Chattan. A bonnie prince from across the sea landed on their shores in desperate need of soldiers to support his cause of putting a Stewart king back on the throne.

Anne was swept up into the excitement and vowed to provide soldiers for Prince Charles Jacobite army. It was rumoured that Anne and the handsome clan chief of the MacGillivray's, Captain John MacGillivray, were attracted to each other. He'd given his complete support to the Jacobite cause throwing the two together in their love for the prince. Angus had chosen the side of the English Hanoverians, a fact that he'd tried to keep from Anne. War was raging and he knew that keeping his beloved bride meant he'd have to make some hard decisions. His vow to the English crown or his vow to protect his beloved headstrong Anne.

Outline the construction…

During winter and early spring in the Highlands of Scotland, the weather would've been cold and wet. Thus prompting me to choose the green Gaby Wool as the foundation to my 18th century military riding habit. Riding throughout the Scottish countryside, recruiting soldiers for Bonnie Prince Charlie, she would need the warmth a sturdy yet pliable wool. The real Colonel Anne married the chief of the Mackintoshes, so I wanted to incorporate that tartan into my outfit.

The inside of the habit outer coat and waist coat are lined with a taffeta lining, giving it a wee bit more warmth. The petticoat is made from the same Gaby wool as the outer coat. I used the typical box pleat in the center, continuing on with knife pleats towards the split at the sides so I'd have access to the pockets underneath. Given the rank of Colonel, I definitely wanted to bring that forward by creating a military style habit. And because I'm a soldier in the United States Army, my own Easter egg is using modern US Army metal buttons.

In the past, I've had difficulty making set in pockets, so I chose to have the pocket flaps be there for decoration only. I already had the pockets underneath my petticoat so the need for the ones in the coat seemed superfluous.
I completed her outfit by sewing a white cockade based on the one that Lord Murray wore and placed on her tricorn.

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43 Comments

  1. Jo Watson on March 11, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    this is fantastic 🙂

    • Avatar Jennifer on March 14, 2021 at 6:47 am

      Annie these are incredible!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you!

      • Avatar AnnaCatherine Sendgikoski on March 27, 2021 at 4:14 am

        Wow! This outfit is amazing! I immediately recognized those buttons! I’m not military, but I grew up in Washington DC! Thank you, this is lovely!

        • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:23 pm

          Thank you, Anna! 😊

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you, Jo!

  2. Avatar Sharon Goff on March 11, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    Awesome construction as well as history

    • Avatar Susan Zemke on March 11, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      Stunning outfit and really interesting history!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you!

  3. Avatar Mary Eileen Homa on March 11, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    Such diligence to time, materials and techniques! Brava!

    • Avatar Raven McDuff on March 12, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      Beautiful work done! It looks amazing on Anne. Love the history and telling of the tale!

      • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:07 pm

        Thank you, Raven! 😊

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you, Mary!

  4. Avatar Robert H on March 11, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    This is such a beautiful outfit. Great attention to detail and history. Well done Ms. Marshall.

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you, Robert!

  5. Avatar Ned Buxton on March 12, 2021 at 1:57 am

    Extraordinary! Well Done!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you, Ned!

  6. Marsha Canham on March 12, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    I think this costume is absolutely superb, and I am so proud and flattered that a character (real) in one of my books was the inspiration. The craftsmanship is excellent! The detail work is stunning. If I could vote, I certainly would!

    • Avatar Jo king maitland on March 13, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      Annie, I loved watching every step of your journey through this costume, intricate attention to detail , beautiful tartan and and just a stunning piece, absolutely beautiful 💕

      • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:05 pm

        Thank you, Jo!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you, Marsha! It was truly an honor and privilege to bring your character of Anne to life!!!

  7. Avatar Vickie McCloud on March 12, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    Spectacular!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you, Vickie!

  8. Andrea Painter Andrea Painter on March 12, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    Gosh Annie, this ensemble is fricking amazing! I love that you incorporated the tartan and the beautiful wool colour, and the gold braid details look great. Using the US Army buttons creates such a strong beautiful connection between the character and you – I feel like that elevates this even more! Beautiful work!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Andrea! 😊

    • Avatar Timm VonKatzenburg on March 25, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      Bravo! Just a triumphant bit of work! The layers and layers… just wonderful. The personal tie-in is brilliant.
      Well done!

      • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:24 pm

        Thank you, Timm!

  9. Sophia Khan Sophia Khan on March 14, 2021 at 1:08 am

    Wow all the trim details!!! Amazing job.

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 25, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Sophia!

  10. Avatar Konnie Oviatt on March 25, 2021 at 10:42 pm

    Absolutely smashing! I watched every step of the way, to watch your creation come to life was an incredible experience. Gorgeous detail, fabulous workmanship a wonderful love story behind it all. Well done Annie, well done! 💙

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:24 pm

      Thank you, Konnie!

  11. Avatar Yvonne Kalick on March 25, 2021 at 11:14 pm

    Well done! This is beautiful and I love the bits of history that gave you the inspiration to create such a beautiful outfit. Love it. The choice of materials and the attention to detail. Awesome Annie!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      Thank you, Yvonne!

  12. Avatar Katy on March 26, 2021 at 5:43 am

    This is so amazing and I can’t believe you can create such beauty, along with history. The fact that you included a tartan (is it yours?) makes it even more appealing. You are inspiring and have such attention to detail. To say I love it is an understatement. Truly remarkable! ❤️

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      Thank you, Katy!

  13. Avatar Karla on March 26, 2021 at 6:29 am

    Amazing! So proud of you!!
    Beautiful art, artist, and images lovely lady!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      Thank you, Karla!!!

  14. Avatar AnnaCatherine Sendgikoski on March 27, 2021 at 4:15 am

    Beautiful!

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you, Anna!

  15. Avatar Ana on March 28, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    Incredible. Amazing work. 👏👏

    • Avatar Annie Marshall on March 29, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you, Ana!!! 😊

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