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  • The 10-Day Tailoring Challenge – Completed in 8 Days!

    December 22, 2014

    Well, here it is, my 1935 jacket, on my body. I’m super proud of this project, even with all the mistakes I made. It’s wearable and looks pretty alright (please forgive my…

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  • My 10-Day Tailoring Challenge

    December 19, 2014

    About 7 days ago I decided to start a tailoring project. Years ago I received McCall 8420, a 1935 pattern with a skirt and kinda-half-Norfolk jacket. The pattern was my grandmama’s, who…

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  • Antique Edwardian Shoe Rehab

    December 17, 2014

    I’m going to call it rehab instead of restoration, because these shoes were in a *state.* They were sent to me by a lovely follower who saw the potential in a pair…

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  • The Late 1860s Aubergine Ballgown

    December 16, 2014

    Me and Kristen at the ball – photo by Nevada Live Magazine I couple weekends ago I was all a-tussle finishing the evening bodice for my new purple 1860s gown. I intended…

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  • Introducing “Belleclaire” Edwardian Pumps – Pre-Order!

    December 11, 2014

    Darlings, meet “Belleclaire,” our second Exclusive design chosen by you! Based on a pair of 1900-1910 satin pumps in Les Arts Decoratifs, these Edwardian stunners will pair wonderfully with any formal attire,…

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  • Bellas Hess & Co. 1917-1918 Fashion Catalogue – Free Download!

    December 5, 2014

    Ladies, I didn’t quite get through this insane project before Thanksgiving, and I am still working on the print-on-demand book, but for those of you that would like the digital copy, you…

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  • 21 Gift Ideas for the Historical Costumer

    December 3, 2014

    Gosh, are you ready for the holidays? If you’re wondering what to get for the historical costumer in your life…or you need to gently hint to someone about what *you* would like……

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  • Introducing “Victoria” Carriage Boots

    December 1, 2014

    Today’s post is all about carriage boots. I’m maybe a little TOO excited about our new “Victoria” Carriage Boots…I’m…well…wearing them right now. They went to Starbucks with me this morning, and now…

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  • Advertise in December!

    November 30, 2014

    Do you have a costume-related business that needs a boost over this holiday season? Why not try an advert here on the American Duchess blog? At a low cost and large banner…

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  • #ShopSmall Today and Support Small Business

    November 29, 2014

    Click the Banner to Shop Small

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  • And Now…The American Duchess “Silver Belles” SALE!

    November 28, 2014

    Ladies, and accompanying Gentlemen, it’s time to kick off the Winter festivities with a SALE! We have new styles just come in, restocked old favorites, and have put a bunch of other…

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  • 1860s Purple People Eater – Finished, Just Barely! and the Magic of Gored Skirts

    November 27, 2014

    This past Tuesday I was in a mad rush to finish the day version of my 1860s purple gown, just in time for the tree lighting ceremony downtown. This was about 2:00…

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  • Preview Pages from the Bellas Hess 1917-18 Winter Catalogue

    November 20, 2014

    I recently received a number of vintage and antique catalogs, from my good friend Lady Carolyn. Most of them – Delineators, McCalls, Bella Hess – are in very fragile condition, but appear…

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  • 1860s Purple People Eater Ballgown Bodice – Musings

    November 13, 2014

    In my mad rush to get three pieces of 1860s attire (and let’s not even think about the accessories) done in time for a bevy of upcoming Victorian Christmas events, I’ve been…

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  • Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown

    November 12, 2014

    I have a million things going at the moment, and two major projects on the table, with all their various bits and bobs and parts and bodices and trims and underpinnings –…

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  • First Exclusive 1920s Shoes “Harlow” Coming Friday!

    November 10, 2014

    Ladies, it’s time to announce the winners of the first “Exclusives” cycle.  We’ve affectionately named them “Harlow” after the glam goddess of the 1920s and 30s, and we’re proud to present three…

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  • Introducing American Duchess “Exclusives”

    November 6, 2014

    I’ve been a bit quiet lately, but it’s because we’ve been planning some really…*really*… cool stuff for you guys, and working on a video to explain it all. I’ll let you watch…

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  • “Seabury” Edwardian Shoes – Pre-Order Now Open

    October 31, 2014

    Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Seabury” Flash Sale on Facebook. That’s over now, and it’s time for our regular website pre-order. So without further ado, “Seabury” in black and…

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  • Introducing “Seabury” Edwardian Shoes by The Newport Historical Society

    October 27, 2014

    Newport Historical Society “Seabury” Edwardian shoes, by American Duchess Today we’re excited to finally introduce “Seabury,” a gorgeous new reproduction Edwardian from the Newport Historical Society, Rhode Island. Back in April, Elizabeth…

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  • Behind the Scenes Tour of American Duchess, Inc.

    October 25, 2014

    Many of you have asked to see “behind the scenes” of our little shoe company, so I made a video to show you …..  you’ve been warned! I hope you enjoy it.…

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