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A Quick 1879 Bonnet from a 1950s Hat
I’ve had a lot of questions about the bonnet I wore with my 1879 Tea Dress. I didn’t have time to construct a late 1870s/early 1880s bonnet, and I’m not all that…
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Review: Wearing History’s 1879 Dinner Bodice E-Pattern
Last weekend I finished up and wore my new 1879 “Cafe Promenade” dress (or “Creme Brulee” or “Cafe Au Lait”), which I had quite a good time putting together over the previous…
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Christmas Tea at the Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, NV
This past Saturday good-sized group of us Great Basin Costumers invaded the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, for their afternoon High Tea. There was no set period for costume, just a…
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Photo Shoot: Downton Abbey Glamour at the Cobb Mansion, Virginia City, Nevada
I’ve been sitting on these photos for quite some time, leaking them out little by little, but I think it’s high time now for a little photo story… With Downton Abbey fresh…
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Introducing “Stratford” Elizabethan Shoes for Men and Women
I’m so happy to present to you “Stratford” Elizabethan Shoes, the product of blood, sweat, tears, and a great collaboration with Francis C. Classe, an excellent historical cordwainer (shoemaker) and footwear historian.…
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Georgian Swag Giveaway: “Courage, New Hampshire” DVDs and Music CD
Howdy! Today’s giveaway is for the “Courage, New Hampshire” Episode 1-3 DVDs, and a CD of the beautiful music to go along with. Here’s how to enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway The contest…
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1879 Tea Gown: More Progress, and Bustling Up on the Deadline!
I haven’t been working *flat out* on this dress, but I have been making steady progress each day. I’m thankful to have not hit any huge snags (yet). I’m not finished with…
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The Winners of the “Winter Wonderland” Photo Contest
After much deliberation, our panels of five judges has come to a decision. Here’s how we judged: There were 5 judges – myself, three historical seamstresses of high skill, and one professional…
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The Historical Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers, And Other Period Goodies
It’s that time again! Time for this year’s compilation of all the best historical gifts to give to your friends, your loved ones, or yourself (shhh!). This year I’m focusing on small…
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Giveaway: “Upstairs/Downstairs” Season 1 DVD
Happy Holidays! We have so many lovely things planned for you. Today’s treat? You could win the Season 1 DVD of BBC’s “Upstairs/Downstairs” (2011). Here’s how to play… a Rafflecopter giveaway The…
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Announcement: Changes to “Winter Wonderland” Photo Contest
Last week I set up a little photo contest on our Facebook page. I thought it would be fun to see all the beautiful winter-themed costumes you guys have put together, and…
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Time to Play Holidays! American Duchess Advent Calendar
Click Here to Play with the Advent Calendar Ladies and Laddies, I’m so happy to present to you the American Duchess Advent Calendar! Every day until December 24th there will be a…
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Museum Sketching and Progress in 1879
Left to Right: me, Oscar, Debbie, and Jane Last weekend a few of us Great Basin Costumers gathered at the Nevada Museum of Art to act as models for a sketching class.…
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This Weekend Somebody’s Order Will Be FREE
Yes, I mean it. If you place your order between today, November 29 and Monday, December 2nd, you could win your entire order back. The winner will be selected by random number…
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Please Vote: What Will Be Our December Shoe?
Ladies and Gents, I need your opinions once again! I have just way too many exciting shoes here, any one of which we could release for the December Pre-Order. So I would…
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Announcing the American Duchess “Winter Wonderland” Photo Contest
Hey everyone! Tomorrow begins our first official Photo Contest on Facebook! The theme is loosely “winter wonderland” – starting tomorrow, click on the “Photo Contest” tab under our cover photo, and upload…
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The Marriage of Albert Roberts and Margaret Emily Waterman, October 1813
This past October, Chris and I had the honor of capturing the wedding of our dear friends Maggie and Robert, who were joined together forever in the chapel at The Hermitage in…
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1879 Tea Gown: Mocking Up and Sketching
Last night, I jumped into working on this 1879 gown, for our tea on December 14th. I was so anxious to see what resulted from the Wearing History 1879 Dinner Bodice pattern,…
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Book Review: “Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail” by Astrida Schaeffer
Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail Astrida Schaeffer (c) 2013 by Astrida Schaeffer ISBN 978-1-938394-04-1 Many of us have been anticipating Astrida’s book “Embellishments” for quite some time. I was happy to receive it…
