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Costume Modeling at the Nevada Museum of Art

Costume Modeling at the Nevada Museum of Art

I was very lucky to be invited to model my latest 18th c. outfit for a painting and drawing class at the Nevada Museum of Art, thanks to Lady Carolyn,...
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Fundraising, and the Casaquin in Action

Fundraising, and the Casaquin in Action

I wanted to post the couple of photos from last Saturday's fundraiser in which many a costumed lady represented various arts from the past - tatting, crewelwork, drawing, penmanship, quilting,...
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The Almost-Finished Casaquin Jacket

The Almost-Finished Casaquin Jacket

This little jacket (which ain't so little, turns out) is finally getting finished, and just in time for the fundraiser event on Saturday, where I will be representing an 18th...
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What's All This About Casaquins?

What's All This About Casaquins?

Half a casaquin, the lovely and somewhat strange pleats in back. You may have noticed I've been talking a lot about 18th c. jackets, particularly the casaquin, lately. There's a...
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