New Scotland

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-11

Identity

Dressmaker or fashion house in Nice where Marie orders clothing.

Diary References

1874

• April 11: Marie orders a costume: "J'ai commandé un costume à New Scotland, cela m'est nécessaire jusqu'à Paris" (I ordered a costume from New Scotland, it's necessary for me until Paris). Notes that "Simone ne peut ou ne veut pas" (Simone can't or won't).

Context

• Fashion establishment in Nice
• British/Scottish-themed name
• Alternative to Simone (another dressmaker)
• Makes travel costumes
• Serves expatriate community
• Name suggests British fashion influence

Related Entries

• #Simone - Another dressmaker

Research Notes

• British fashion houses in Nice 1870s
• Scottish textile industry influence
• Fashion for travel (costumes de voyage)
• Competition between dressmakers