Do you want Search?
Random Post
  • Set Up Menu
American Duchess Blog
Random Post
  • Home
  • Shoe Shop
  • Projects
  • Bookshelf
  • Resources
  • About Our Blog
  • Home
  • Shoe Shop
  • Projects
  • Bookshelf
  • Resources
  • About Our Blog
Search
American Duchess Blog
  • Home
  • Shoe Shop
  • Projects
  • Bookshelf
  • Resources
  • About Our Blog
  • Home
  • Shoe Shop
  • Projects
  • Bookshelf
  • Resources
  • About Our Blog
Search
  • My 1830s Bonnet

    December 20, 2018

    In the quest to be ever huger in our 1830s attire, the Gigot Girl Gang™ chose a variety of headgear to top off each of our ensembles. Maggie used bonnet shapes from…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 0
  • The State of the Book (2) Address

    September 14, 2018

    Abby works on Cynthia’s (Redthreaded) hair while I photographs each step for “The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty,” coming July 2019. Hi! I’ve been a pretty terrible blogger again this…

    1 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 0
  • A “Miss Fisher” 1920s Burgundy Cloche Hat

    February 22, 2016

    It pales in comparison to the original, but I’m quite happy with my burgundy Miss Fisher hat, retro-cycled from a sad garage sale find. I know it’s February – practically Spring! –…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 8
  • FlapperHacks: Re-blocking Wool Hats

    September 1, 2015

    On today’s edition of FlapperHacks, I’ll share a couple of wool hats I’ve created for my Autumn Miss Fisher wardrobe. These hats were formerly in one shape, and have become another –…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 16
  • A Summer Straw Cloche for Mom

    August 28, 2015

    I’ve been on a hatmaking binge, ever since I refashioned my black straw Gatsby hat. No hat in my house is safe now. Even the moth-eaten hat husks waiting to go out…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 4
  • Belle Curves: Improving A Modern Cloche Hat

    August 8, 2014

    We all have them lurking in our closets, those cloche hats we’ve been collecting for years. You may have one, you may have three, or if you’re like me, you may have…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 20
  • Options for 1830s Headgear

    July 18, 2014

    This coming weekend is the first time I’ll take the red 1830s dress out for a spin (assuming I :::cough::: finish it :::cough:::), and while I had grand plans to create a…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 14
  • A Quick 1879 Bonnet from a 1950s Hat

    December 23, 2013

    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…

    1 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 5
  • 2013 Costume College, Pt. 1

    August 8, 2013

    I’m back! I’m alive! Costume College was splendid this year.  I had SO much fun, met and chatted with so many cool people, and took so…SO…many photos.  I’m breaking this up into…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 21
  • V250: Finished 1770s Parisian Chapeau

    September 6, 2012

    Awhile ago I posted a little page of sketches for a late 1770s hat to go with my striped “Parisian Gown.”  I went out and bought all the materials for it, but…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 9
  • V247: Making a 1790s Gainsborough Hat

    September 3, 2012

    Yesterday I made a Gainsborough hat to go with the new purple 1790s “Robe Royaliste”.  I researched many a fine fashion plate from Dames a la Mode, and raided the craft store…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 10
  • V208: 1770s Chapeau de Paris Sketches

    July 26, 2012

    I’m winding down the Parisian Gown (at least the gown part of it), and realize I need an awesome hat to go with it. No ordinary bergere will do – I want…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 6
  • V96: The 1780s/1910s Double-Period Hat

    April 5, 2012

    A few posts ago I staked lampshade style bonnets of the 1780s against similar chapeaus of the 1910s.  My idea was to see if one hat could be used for both periods,…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 8
  • V89: Fashion Face-Off – Hats of the 1780s and 1910s

    March 29, 2012

    As we all know, history repeats itself, and fashion especially.  Nothing is ever “new” on the runway (well, maybe if it’s a suit made out of bubble wrap, etc.), and this was…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 21
  • V88: A Massive Merry Widow Hat

    March 28, 2012

    I have to run, but I have much to tell you in regards to hats, tomorrow. 🙂  For now, enjoy this image from Bartoscollection.com, and the many more very cool photographs of…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 2
  • V80: Petersham vs. Grosgrain Ribbon

    March 20, 2012

    What is the difference between Petersham and Grosgrain ribbon? Both ribbons are ribbed and have a matte finish, but there is one really big difference, the edge finish. Grosgrain ribbon has a…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 27
  • V78: 1950s “Ladies Who Lunch” Outfit

    March 18, 2012

    I gave my presentation on hats, 1850-1960, yesterday, and wore something I thought was appropriate for an afternoon luncheon. Dress: made from vintage Butterick 8154 Hat: vintage mink “caterpillar” toque found in…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 2
  • V75: The True Origin of “Mad as a Hatter”

    March 15, 2012

    Here’s a random bit of trivia for you to pull out at your next Mad Men cocktail party… The Mad Hatter, illustration by John Tenniel , 1865 Where Does the Phrase “Mad as a…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 8
  • 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,…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 6
  • 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,…

    0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest 3
Older 
12
© American Duchess | American Duchess® is a registered trademark of American Duchess Inc.

Back to top