I'm going to be in a production of "The Music Man" and found your blog to help me figure out…
On V12: Introduction to Hairstyles in 1912
just found your wonderful blog. The answer to your question on the who's this photo is Ava Gardner
On What If I Were…my Grandmother in 1945?
Ooooh...warm looking and delightfully Russian/Victorian! I cannot wait to see the finished ensemble! The color of that wool is quite…
On An 1880s Wool Ensemble – Beginnings
Yup, woven horsehair, very wide, especially in the 1890s and 1900s skirts. Wide horsehair can be hard to find these…
On An 1880s Wool Ensemble – Beginnings
My grandmother (1885-1985) told us that these skirts were faced with horsehair at the hem, which allowed them to be…
On An 1880s Wool Ensemble – Beginnings
Thank you!
On An Early 1880s “Anna Karenina” Winter Outfit via Armstreet.com
Middle Ages is definitely their focus. They don't intentionally sell this coat as Victorian or Edwardian, so you kindof have…
On An Early 1880s “Anna Karenina” Winter Outfit via Armstreet.com
Gosh, thank you!
On How to Use a Victorian Button Hook – Video!
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On How to Use a Victorian Button Hook – Video!
That is so pretty! I've check out Armstreet before (I've got a corset from them) but had never seen that…
On An Early 1880s “Anna Karenina” Winter Outfit via Armstreet.com