Ah, India Wilkes, she of pale lashless eyes and vengeful heart. Well, it turns out that even a GWTW villain gets a historically inspired costume, albeit a rather plain one in keeping with her aforementioned villain status.
On the other side of the jump, you'll find a period fashion plate that resembles India's matronly outfit from the Twelve Oaks barbecue--a tan dress with a prim lace cap. Check it out and let us know what you think!
On the other side of the jump, you'll find a period fashion plate that resembles India's matronly outfit from the Twelve Oaks barbecue--a tan dress with a prim lace cap. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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| Tan dress, April 1865. Godey's Lady's Book. |
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| Close up of dress. |
Description from Godey's Lady's Book: Fawn-colored spring poplin, open at the back the same as in front, and showing a skirt of blue silk. The epaulettes, cuffs, and band round the neck are of blue silk, the same as the underskirt. White silk drawn bonnet, trimmed with blue ribbons and flowers, also a fall of blonde lace.
Screenshots of India Wilkes' Twelve Oaks barbecue dress in Gone with the Wind.
