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Full dress coat of a Commander, Honourable East India Company. Tail coat of fine blue wool lined with white silk twill.   Large, heavy button back lapel faced with black velvet and embroidered with a twist pattern, outlining the buttonhole.  The embroidery is done in satin stitch with metal thread.  Each lapel has 10 gilt metal buttons with the coat of arms of the Company (a rampant lion holding a globe on a lined background within an oval border lined with rope twist).  The coat also has a large stand up collar of black velvet embroidered with metal thread.  The coat has a two exterior pocket flaps, with three points.  Each pocket has four buttons with faux buttonholes outlined with metal thread embroidery.  The exterior pockets are actually dummy pockets, the actual pocket is in the tails and is lined with linen.  The sleeves are also lined with white silk twill, and the cuffs are of black velvet with four buttons arranged in pairs, the button holes are outlined with metal thread embroidery.  There are two hip buttons and two buttons in the sword pleats in the skirts of the coat.  All edges are unfinished, with the exception of the skirts which are turned and hemmed.  Top of the back vent features a truncated version of the twist motif used to outline the button holes. This is also worked in metal thread.  The coat can be worn buttoned across the chest or it also has hook and eye fastenings. Pattern 1818

The Hero We Needed

On the anniversary of his death we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a brilliant orator and hero who dedicated his life to the fight for civil rights. Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by learning how six bold women were influenced by his actions, driving change and making history in their own right.  

Art by MAKERS graphic designer Nathalie Gonzalez.

When I originally took this picture i wanted to write a bit about the sensationalism of everything. The fantastic surrealism that we are all constantly creating with our participation in modern society, but as I sat down looking at the shot and preparing to write about how I would never actually do a full practice on the top of a mountain ledge, the more my mind went back to the moment and how I appreciated being able to share it with someone else. At this point we have taken tons of yoga pose related photos in surreal locations, and on this day we were having a laugh during the whole bit as we stared in awe at the amazing mountains and how funny they must see our little poses to be. I remember the moments shared more than the ones alone, I cherish the laughs, smiles, and tears that come with compromise in creating meaningful connection with others. Each experience I look back on reminds me of how over the course of my life so many unique people have helped shaped my path through kindness and criticism. Modern minds are easily tied to the narrative of how we are doing it alone, that we are self made, that our hard work and dedication is the reason for all of our success or failure. we have sensationalized our own actions to the point of forgetting how many people we know directly and indirectly that constantly support us. Taking ownership for oneself is incredibly important, so is being grateful to the many people who have helped you. No matter how hard anyone works, I don’t believe anyone is solely self made. Inspiration is everywhere! If there is an underlying beauty in all this technology it is how easy we can all connect to one another. You can reach out into the vastness of all this bio-digital-jazz and find people who believe in you, who you can share a laugh with, or who will give you a bit of information that was needed. Use it. Appreciate it. Rely on yourself too. Put in the work. But be grateful for others. Appreciate the collective knowledge & beautiful experiences we all share at a whim, sometimes without even noticing.

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