Last week Chris and I worked on a new shoot for Antoinettes and Highbury. We wanted to create a ladies’ boudoir space, similar to the interiors in these paintings: Francois Boucher, La…
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Please Vote for the New February Shoe…
It’s that time again, dears! What shall be the next offering from AD? Up for consideration are: The new Georgiana Georgiana (est. $120 – $140 retail) Made of improved fabric, on Kensington’s…
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American Duchess Shoe Shop Announcements
Howdy! Today I have a couple shop announcements for you. First… Imperfects Sale We have quite a few styles available, but only a small and random selection of sizes in each. The…
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Extant Victorian Side-Lacing Gaiters
Darlings, I realize I’ve been going on and on about “Gettysburg” boots without showing you the real deal! So here are lots of examples of pretty gaiters from the 1830s to the…
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Are “Gettysburg” Boots Appropriate For Civil War Costuming?
Litchfield Historical Society – 1860 There’s quite a lot of quibbling on Facebook about the dating on the new “Gettysburg” boots, so I’m here to give some insight into how I chose…
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Pre-Order: “Gettysburg” Victorian Side-Lace Boots
Today I’m happy to open the pre-order for “Gettysburg” Victorian Side-Lace Boots. Pre-Order January 10 – 30, 2014 SALE $135 ($155) www.AmericanDuchess.com Gettysburg boots are typical of footwear found between 1830 and…
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Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
AuntieNan asks: What did they wear in the way of practicality, on a railway journey, say, or going to town? Why, boots! Delicious, delightful boots! Just like the re-emergence of the heel…
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And The Next AD Shoe Is…
Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll to help determine what our next shoe release is. I’m happy to announce that the winner, by a landslide, is Gettysburg! We’ll be preparing…
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Please Vote – Which Historical Shoe Shall Be Next?
Hi Lovelies! It’s time again to vote for your favorite new historical shoe style, to help me determine which to open for pre-ordering next. The winner of this vote will be released…
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My 2014 “Shoe Year’s” Resolutions…
And so starts a whole new year…of shoes! I have so many plans for 2014. Some will happen, some may not, but I’m looking at the year’s developments with optimism and excitement.…
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My Giant Post of Wedding Photos
Chris and I tied the knot this past October, as you all know. I just recently received the photos from Matt & Jentry, the incredible photographers who shot our wedding, and I’d…
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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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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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18th Century Mules in Art
Some of you may be wondering how, when, and where to wear the new “Antoinette” 18th century mules, thinking they look oh-so delicate, and not at all practical for anything. To answer…
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Dyeing Those Dyeable Ivory Leather Boots (or Shoes)
Those of you who have been following for awhile will hear me go on and on about “dyeable ivory” this, and “dyeable ivory” that, when it comes to the leather shoes in…
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Glorious 18th Century Mules, and some 19th Century Wanna-Be’s
Antoinette mules in French blue Today is the day to celebrate mules, those pretty little backless, heeled slippers that have been gracing the feet of ladies for hundreds of years. In honor…
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Astoria! Astoria!
Somewhere along the way a rumor developed that “Astoria,” our most popular shoe, like, ever, was being discontinued. Well I’m happy to report that discontinued Astorias are NOT! It’s taken some time…
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Important Announcement from American Duchess Historical Footwear
Okay, lads and ladies, it’s time for me to put my business hat on and make a very important announcement. On Monday, October 14th, the prices on some of our shoes will…
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Edwardian Beaded Shoes
Manchester, 1900, Austrian The pinnacle of footwear styling in the Edwardian period was The Beaded Shoe. Nothing is quite so lovely, so sparkly, so special, and so enticing. Beads could be found…
