My current obsession is with 18th century men’s shirts. The internet can be bottomless pit for OCD costume people like myself. Do you know what I mean? I look up from my computer and hours have passed!
Paintings are, of course, great resources, but I have recently discovered etchings! They require much more precise line work and are a costumer’s friend when you have detail questions.
So to save you some time and because they are just wonderful, here are some of my finds.
These dashing men are all members of the Kitcat Club from the British Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland.
Francis Godolphin, Earl of Godolphin, 1712-1714 
Arthur Maynwaring, Esqr. 1710 
detail of Francis Godolphin, Earl of Godolphin, 1712-1714 
detail of Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond 
John Dormer, Esq., 1705-1710 
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, 1703-1710 
Charles Mohun, Lord Mohun, 1707 
Sr John Vanbrugh, 1705
