Hello Lovelies! Today I’m going to tell you about the magical world of elastic, as used in Victorian footwear, one because it’s fascinating, but also because there have been some questions about…
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V325: Introducing “Tavistock” Authentic Victorian Button Boots
…and it’s about time! I am so excited to finally be able to release for pre-order our first boot, and indeed the only completely authentic Victorian button boot available! Tavistock Victorian Button…
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V324: December Call for Sponsors
Hello Ladies and Gents! Are you an up-and-coming small business that might benefit from advertising here on American Duchess? How about giving a nicely-placed banner ad a try here on the sidebar,…
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V323: American Duchess Historical Holiday Gift Guide
Happy Holidays to all of you and yours! ‘Tis the season for jolly times, being thankful, and giving lovely gifts to your dear ones. Stumped on what to give to your historical…
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V322: Another Day at Dickens Christmas Fair, San Francisco
I’m back from S.F. now, but here are some photos from our second day at Dickens… Maggie’s puffy puff-butt in the morning. I found this endlessly amusing. Maggie’s costume was divine –…
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V321: An Excursion to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Hi all! I’m down in San Francisco land with a whole wad of my favorite people, not least among them The Laced Angel, and Serendipitous Stitchery, the latter of which came all…
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V320: American Duchess “Let It Snow” Holiday Sale!
My Dears, it’s time! Jump right in to your holiday shopping (and send your hubbies and boyfriends this-a-way) – I’ve put just about everything in the shop on sale! Enjoy 10% off…
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V319: Shop Small This Saturday at American-Duchess.com
Hey American Express ladies – this Saturday is “Small Business Saturday,” sponsored by American Express, and we here at American Duchess Company are about as small as it gets, with just me…
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V318: Behind The Scenes at Our Winter Wonderland Photo Shoot
The original concept sketch for the Winter Wonderland set I’ve been *SO FLIPPIN’ BUSY* trying to get everything done for the photo shoot yesterday. I finished the blue riding habit, with its…
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V317: 1740s Riding Habit – Nearly There!
Yesterday I made the petticoat and set the sleeves on the riding habit jacket. The petticoat is worn over panniers. I don’t have very big ones, but I wanted to try the…
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V316: Riding Habit Trim Inspirations
While I scramble around making the my version of the Snowshill riding habit somewhat wearable, here are some trimming inspirations… 1750-59 VandA – gorgeous, but not the kind of trim I have.…
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V315: 1740s Riding Habit Progress…Again
I’m motoring along on this project as fast as I can. I have little time to spare and too much to do to complete it in time for this coming Monday’s holiday…
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V314: One Week Left for 23Skidoo Pre-Order
Alright, Ladies, this is the *last week* to get your orders for 23Skidoo 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes in, and get that sweet discounted price. The order with the factory has gone in…
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V313: 1740s Riding Habit Set-Backs
Ever have one of those days where every bit of sewing you do has to be undone? As it turns out, my wrapped and couched buttonholes *looked* nice, but didn’t hold up…
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V312: My Attempt at 1740s Wrapped Buttonholes
Thanks to the fabulous Hallie Larkin, over at Sign of the Golden Scissors, I’ve worked up enough courage to try wrapped buttonholes for my Snowshill riding habit jacket. The originals were pieces…
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V311: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes Giveaway WINNER!
Holy Canned Tomatoes, Ladies, you all entered the 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes giveaway 408 times!! It’s now time to pick the winner, and never fear – despite not being able to see all…
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V310: Progress on the 1740s Snowshill Habit
I *have* been sewing – deadlines and reasons to rush and all that. I’ve made a little progress on the 1740s Habit I planned for some time ago, but it’s slow going.…
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V309: Happy Election Day, USA
In honor of Election Day here in America Land, and in celebration of women’s suffrage, here’s an awesome video you’ve probably already seen, but is still awesome:
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V308: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes GIVEAWAY!
It’s that special “23Skidoo” pre-order time, which means…it’s GIVEAWAY time! About The Prize: Up for grabs is a pair of “23Skidoo” 1920s shoes in the colorway of your choice, or a gift…
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V307: The House of Elliot – 1920s in the 1990s
Vintage Dancer turned me onto an early ’90s series called “The House of Eliott,” for which I have nothing but obsession and love. I was the ripe age of eight when this…
