On the back stairs of the extremely haunted Old Washoe Club. These stairs were used to usher prostitutes into the upper levels of this building, known as The Millionaire’s Club. We visited the Old…
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Happy Independence Day … Yesterday
Happy 4th of July – Independence Day – America-is-so-cool-and-I-love-it! Day, from American Duchess 🙂 We had a bbq, not in costume, but there were dogs (no photos, though!). Now get back to…
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17th c. Shirt
Last time I posted about 17th c. costume, we were looking at the client’s references for 17th c. linen shirts. Well now it’s done! lol. I used a simple rectangle-based pattern for…
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Trinkets On My Vanity
I’ve been getting more and more enthralled with the “manual” function on my camera, and I’m really starting to learn how to, y’know, use it. I’ve been taking pictures of everything! I…
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And Now For A Shameless Plug…
Ladies (and Gentlemen), I want to tell you a little about myself. I am a freelancer, a contract illustrator and designer who makes her living by taking commissions for various applications of…
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Time Travel: The Baroque Gown at June Gaskells Ball
So what if Gaskell’s Ball in Oakland, CA, has a Victorian theme! I wore the Baroque, and loved every minute of it. I’m continually surprised at how comfortable this costume is. The…
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Yay! Versatile Blogger Award!
Comtesse Olympe De La Tour d’Auvergne, whom due to that length of name hurting my head we shall refer to henceforth as The Comtesse, has awarded me the Versatile Blogger Award, yay!…
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I Had To Post This…
Er, this is just…yeah, couldn’t pass it up. And the collies!? Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!
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The Baroque, AT LAST
My lovely blog readers, you have been so patient in waiting for me to chug through a couple other costumes before returning to The Baroque, but at long last your wait is…
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Tiny Announcement a la Etsy
Ladies, I’m just posting this snippet to let you know that I will be selling off a handful of my past costumes, starting with these two. They are listed in the American…
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My Victorian Summer Bonnet by Maggie
As promised, here is an informational post with lots of pictures, all about my Victorian Summer Bonnet. This bonnet was made for me by Maggie Waterman, a fabulous costumier and milliner. Her…
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Time Travel: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe, and Rendezvous in Carson City
So for all my complaining, I love this dress (now). It wore really quite well! The events of the day included a trip up to Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe, to scout a…
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Hey, Whatever Happened To…[1840s-50s-whatever dress]
It’s one of the many other things I haven’t been showing you. It’s not the Baroque gown, I know, but I had to get this one done for events tomorrow! Don’t hurt…
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“Velvet Revolution” New TShirt Release
Shocking though it may be, this is what I look like “normally,” not wearing a costume. Boring, right? I know you are all chomping at the bit for updates to the Baroque…
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17th c. Costuming
I have taken on a commission (actually 2) for a lovely lady in New Hampshire, who is a 17th century reenactress, and greatly in need of both a shift/shirt/smock, and a jacket.…
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Evidence of Time Travelled and Costume Worn
Here are some photos from Saturday, our trip up to Valhalla Renaissance Faire at South Lake Tahoe. I’m ever so pleased with this 1570s Elizabethan jacket. I’ve wanted to make it for…
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What I Haven’t Been Showing You…
Sometimes we seamsters embark upon a project with such gusto that we forget to photograph and post about it. Mostly this happens when there is very little time in which to complete…
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Ladies, Your Opinions Please…
Please vote for your favourite Robe a l’Anglaiseonline surveys
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American Duchess’ Monster List of Resources
Dear Readers, I’ve decided to move all my resource links off my sidebars, and onto this one page. To get to this page in the future, just click the “RESOURCES” label…
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The Most Brilliant Shoes Known to Man…
…or at least known to me….or at least IN MY POSSESSION. Last night I had the opportunity to “raid” Lady Carolyn’s rack of costumes she’s decided to get rid of. There were…
