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  • V73: A Brief History of Feathers-on-Hats

    March 13, 2012

    via I’ve been researching hats lately, and came across some fascinating information concerning feathers. We all know the iconic mega-feathered hats of the Edwardian era.  The Edwardians were particularly enamored with plumage,…

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  • V71: Hats of the 19teens – Choices, Choices

    March 11, 2012

    Today I am researching hats 1850 through 1960s, in preparation for a presentation next week at the Churchill County Museum.  I am camped out at Starbucks, raiding all of The Dreamstress’ pinboards,…

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  • V67: The Red Shoes, The Pretty Red Shoes

    March 7, 2012

    On Facebook, Pamela charged me with finding portraits, fashion plates, and extant examples of red 18th century shoes, and I went a little bonkers and hunted down all sorts of images, so…

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  • V63: Georgian Miniature Portraits

    March 3, 2012

    Mrs Oakeley, by John Smart, 1780s Happy Saturday! Here are a few 18th century miniatures, a lovely little (literally) art form that began life in the 16th century, and was known as…

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  • V61: Favorite 18th Century Shoe Buckles

    March 1, 2012

    If you own pair of latchet shoes, eventually you will own a pair of shoe buckles to close them.  Shoe buckles were the standard way of fastening one’s footwear in the 18th…

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  • V59: New “Kensington” 18th Century Leather Shoes in Black and Red

    February 28, 2012

    Last week I asked you all for your help in deciding what color Kensingtons to release first.  All three colors (black, red, and ivory) are the goal, but we just can’t run…

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  • V44: Sacramento Antiques Vintage Haul

    February 13, 2012

    Victorian boots.  I didn’t buy these, but they’re cool to look at. You thought I was going to miss today’s post!  I’m exhausted after the all-day shopping trip over-the-river-and-through-the-woods, to Sacramento yesterday.…

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  • V43: 18th Century Experiments in Hair, and New $6 Neckerchief

    February 12, 2012

    Last night I spent hours…HOURS…working on Edwardian hair styles, but I discovered that I needed more switches and hair pieces (today’s work), before attempting any more of those styles. I also tried…

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  • V30: An Embroidered Apron – My First Williamsburg Piece

    January 30, 2012

    I was pleased to receive my vintage embroidered panel in the mail the other day, but it needed some tweaks. Firstly, it was dirty and smelled of vintage.  (You know that smell…that…

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  • V28: Preparing for Presentations on Historical Accessories

    January 28, 2012

    I’m quite excited to tell you that I have been asked to give a talk on historical hats at the Churchill County Museum in Fallon, NV, in March.  Time to study up…

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  • V23: 18th Century Accessories – Embroidered Aprons

    January 23, 2012

    Lewis Walpole Library Despite working on a 1912 Titanic gown currently, and having several other projects lined up before I need to start on the Colonial Williamsburg stuff, I just can’t stay…

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  • V21: Vintage Bead Binge

    January 21, 2012

    A belt, but also a headband, perhaps. I was thinking just the other night about where to find heavily beaded bandeau materials for my 1912 (and also 1920s) hair styles, and lo…

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  • V14: Edwardian Shoe Candy

    January 14, 2012

    To celebrate the Astoria coming out on Monday, I want to post some of my favorite images of Edwardian shoes. It was such a wonderful time for footwear.  Ladies’ shoes were styled…

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  • V13: Get Ready for “Astoria” Edwardian Shoes

    January 13, 2012

    You knew this post was coming!  I got the Astoria samples in the mail today and am absolutely beside myself with how awesome they look. The toes are pointed.  The straps are…

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  • Georgian Shoe Buckles – GIVEAWAY!

    December 5, 2011

    As you know, we just released two styles of reproduction 18th century shoe buckles in the American Duchess Shop, so that means it’s time for a giveaway! again! Here’s the prize: Closely…

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  • Reproduction 18th Century Shoe Buckles – NEW in the shop!

    December 3, 2011

    “Fleur” from American Duchess – available now How the heck do you keep 18th century latchet shoes closed? Why, buckles, of course! …but not just any buckles, as I learned.  Shoe buckles…

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  • Shoe Clips – Endless Possibilities for Historical Shoes

    December 1, 2011

    Shoe clips are the best things ever. I’ll just come right out and say it.  Shoe clips allow you to drastically change the look of a single pair of shoes, just by…

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  • Shoe-How-To of the Week: Pretty Pretty Pink Princess Shoes

    October 26, 2011

    One of the coolest things about the Devonshire leather 18th century shoes is that you can paint them and decorate them easily, using leather paints, rhinestones, bias binding, trims, lace, anything really.…

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  • Edwardian Footwear – Thrift Score!

    August 31, 2011

    It seems like every time I go in a thrift store lately (all two times in the past two weeks), I come away with some really great stuff. Both the Salvation Army…

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  • New Vintage Hat Finds

    April 13, 2011

    I love hats, didn’t you know? I picked up three gorgeous vintage hats last weekend, for the Boutique on Etsy. The hardest thing about this “job,” this acquiring of vintage hats for…

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