American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
V137: Pompadour Court Shoes Giveaway!
It's that time again! It's Pre-Order time for Pompadours and ivory Kensingtons, which means it's GIVEAWAY time here on le blog. Can't wait to see if you win them? Order...
V135: Pompadour French Court Heels Pre-Order, and MORE
Back to work! It's time FINALLY for the Pompadour French Court Heels PRE-SALE! (big cheer!) I've been working on this shoe for what feels like forever, getting the toe just...
V129: 18th Century Reds
Imatex - red velvet jacket, bound in blue, 1780-90s. This is a must-someday-make jacket I'm a sucker for red, I'll admit. My second 18th century gown was red and still...
V126: A Colonial Williamsburg Pocket for Colonial Williamsburg
I'm about to leave on a West Coast cruise for eight days and I thought I'd take along some embroidery. I'm not much of an embroiderer, but it interests me,...
V122: Beginnings of a Polonaise Jacket
Gallerie des Modes, 1780. Dames a la Mode on Tumblr I've finally settled on a design for one of my Colonial Williamsburg pieces - a polonaise jacket, inspired by a...
V119: Are Sequins Period Accurate?
The Met: toque (hat), 1915 The short answer is YES! I've heard this question come up a couple of times, in regard to using sequins on our Titanic gowns. Sequins...
V114: Incredible 18th Century Jackets from the Imatex Online Collection
I have to give mad thanks to Emily over at My Vintage Visions, who showed me the secret of searching the Imatex costume collection, a wonderful resource with gigantic photos...
V110: Pink Jackets of the 18th Century
...I want one. I want it to be patterned taffeta-silky-something. WANT. Inspo.... Okay, I know it's a polonaise, but let's just say it counts :-) ; 1775, Killerton, Devon, Nat'l...
V109: Do You Know the Button Trick?
Don't you just hate decorative shank buttons that are all dangly and wobbly? Wouldn't it be so much better if they were nice and flat and secure on your garment?...
V107: Where Are Your Pompadour Shoes, 1680-1740?
Pompadour (1680-1740) shoes in black brocade with leather-covered, custom Louis heel, and satin ribbon tie Hi Ladies! I haven't died, promise. I'm still working on new historical shoes for you,...
V104: Costume Painting at Nevada Museum of Art, Class 1
Last night was my first class of the costume painting open studio at the Nevada Museum of Art. I have modeled for previous sessions, and it just looked like so...
V101: How to Make Miniature Portraits
Awhile ago I posted about lovely little 18th century miniature portraits, and what a nice addition to one's costume they can be. Well here's how to make them! What You'll...