Lauren W. models a powder blue 1740s riding habit, surrounded by Kensington and Pompadour 18th century shoes This month marks the two year anniversary of starting the Historical Footwear side of this…
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Introducing “Highbury” Dyeable Satin Regency Flat – Pre-Order April 1st!
I’m excited to be presenting our new dyeable Regency shoe, Highbury. I’ve been working on this one for quite some time, getting the shape just right, and finding the best dyeable fabric…
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Restoring Antique Shoes – How to Polish Leather Shoes
Ever since I started collecting antique shoes, I’ve been a little obsessive about restoration, primarily bringing leather shoes back from the dead. I look for the *worst* leather shoes on eBay and…
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New 18th Century Shoe – Your Opinions Please
Howdy! So…I’ve been working on a new 18th century Colonial shoe about 1700-1770. She’s gorgeous, complete with snazzy French heel and white rand, and I’d like your opinion on what color you…
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Regency Shoes – Delightful Flats
I’m a little in love with Regency right now, can you tell? I’ve got new duds for both myself and Mr. C to do, but we’re also prepping a new Regency shoe…
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“Gibson” Edwardian Shoes Now on Pre-Order
Today’s the day! “Gibsons” are now on sale! February 15 – March 8, 2013, you can order your pair and receive the discounted price. We need to sell about 50 pairs of…
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18th Century Pattens for Shoes
Bata Shoe Museum – Shoes with clog English, 1710-1730 Pattens. What are pattens, besides really really cool? Pattens were ladies’ shoe accessories worn to protect one’s fancy shoes, to raise the wearer…
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Introducing “Gibson” Edwardian Shoes
Ladies, it’s that time again, time for a new historical shoe style! I’ve been waiting ages to properly introduce you to our latest lady, “Gibson.” You may have seen hints and teases,…
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23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco
Last month we did a lovely photo shoot with Monica, Miss Art Deco, and her stylish beau Sam, at the wonderful Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Monica wore a smashing reproduction flapper…
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How To Paint Your Own 1920s Flapper Shoes
Hi! Today I’m going to show you how to take a pair of 1920s white “paint-your-own” 23Skidoo spectator t-strap heels and transform them into the most amazing, glamorous, show-stopping flapper shoes fit…
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V360: New Shoe Goo to Play With (And You Can Too!)
…and by “Shoe Goo” I just mean cool stuff like leather paints, creams, and polishes. Good stuff. I’ve finally been able to get some Angelus products in the shoe shop, particularly for…
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V356: A Few More Antique and Vintage Shoes
Well, here I am again to show you more historic shoes from my rapidly growing collection…. Wedding Slippers, 1870s. These are a perfect example of an 1870s slipper. They have a slightly…
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V352: New Vintage Shoe Acquisitions
Well, I’ve been on eBay entirely too much…again…acquiring vintage and antique footwear for our quickly growing collection. All the shoes I nabbed aren’t even here yet, but I wanted to share with…
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V347: Shoes of the 1860s-1880s
I’m still plugging away on my 2012 “Vintage 365” project, ha! I want to share my new costume-related New Years Resolution with you, but I can’t until I’m done with last year’s.…
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V340: 1930s Christmas Dress, “Green Acres” Gown Progress, and a Flippin’ Button Hook
It’s Christmas Eve! Yeeeeeeee! Aside from running around buying last minute gifts and groceries, it’s a great day off to get a little sewing in. I finished my 1930s Christmas dress, and…
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V335: eBay Find of the Year: Antique Button Boots…That FIT!
In my recent eBay haunting, I’ve collected a number of interesting items – a leather punch, a cast iron fluting iron, two early Victorian slippers, and a pair of Edwardian button boots.…
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V333: Precious Things: Early 19th Century Slippers
I’ve been spending way too much time on eBay, building the American Duchess Historical Footwear collection … out of real historic footwear! My latest acquisitions … This single shoe is quite precious,…
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V330: Shoes to Get Excited About in 2013
Two thousand and twelve is drawing to a close, but that brings excitement for the coming year! I have already been designing and planning my little heart out, and researching the bazoozles…
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V327: “Tavistock” Button Boots – Pre-Order Now Open
Go order yours at www.American-Duchess.com
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V326: Elastic Goring in Victorian Footwear
Hello Lovelies! Today I’m going to tell you about the magical world of elastic, as used in Victorian footwear, one because it’s fascinating, but also because there have been some questions about…
