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Event Announcement: 18th Century Hair at National Arts Club, NYC

Event Announcement: 18th Century Hair at National Arts Club, NYC

News! Abby and I are back to the incredible National Arts Club in New York City on September 13th, 2019, to do an 18th century hair demo and talk all...
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Costume College 2019

Costume College 2019

American Duchess crew in 18th century attire - Friday night at Costume College 2019 Another year, another fabulous Costume College! If you're unfamiliar with Costume College, it's a 5-day costuming...
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1780-81 The Glasgow Polonaise Sacque Jacket - Done!

1780-81 The Glasgow Polonaise Sacque Jacket - Done!

My sacque jacket from the back, with the beautiful hanging pleats Last I updated about this jacket, we'd just set the shoulder straps and I had a bit of finishing...
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18th Century Hairstyles for Long Hair

18th Century Hairstyles for Long Hair

Jenny's long hair was plenty to go over the ski slope hair cushion. Nearly as often as we receive questions about doing 18th century hairstyles for short hair, we see...
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18th Century Hairstyles for Short Hair

18th Century Hairstyles for Short Hair

Nicole's chin-length bob was perfect, if not even a little too long, for the early 1780s crape'd hairstyle once supplemented with a few hair pieces at the back... One of...
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The Isabella Mactavish Fraser Project - Prep Work!

The Isabella Mactavish Fraser Project - Prep Work!

Working on our mockup dress in wool flannel, carefully studying photos of the original 1785 Isabella gown. Today Abby and I are in Scotland! We've come halfway across the world...
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#ADBeauty - 18th Century Hats, Caps, Bonnets, and Accessories

#ADBeauty - 18th Century Hats, Caps, Bonnets, and Accessories

Jasmine wearing her Therese hood, a very simple early 1780s accessory It is my belief that one can never have too many 18th century accessories. Hats and caps are essential...
1780 - 1781 Glasgow Polonaise Sacque Jacket Progress

1780 - 1781 Glasgow Polonaise Sacque Jacket Progress

1780 - 1781 Polonaise sacque jacket almost done! I love the back, even if it has double the fabric in it that it really needs. Alllmmmooosssttt doooonnnneeeee! This project has...
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#ADBeauty - 8 Authentic 18th Century Hairstyles!

#ADBeauty - 8 Authentic 18th Century Hairstyles!

Big Hair? Yes you can! Possibly the post you've been truly waiting for, today I'm going to give you some previews of the hairstyles in our next book "The American...
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#ADBeauty - 18th Century Cosmetics and Hair Care Products

#ADBeauty - 18th Century Cosmetics and Hair Care Products

Cynthia applied 18th century rouge in The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty. "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty" is a how-to book broken into what could...
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Introducing "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty"

Introducing "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty"

We're official one month away from the release of our second book, "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty" ! This time last year we were sewing, styling, and...
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Introducing: The Isabella MacTavish Fraser Wedding Gown Project

Introducing: The Isabella MacTavish Fraser Wedding Gown Project

The famous Isabella MacTavish Fraser wedding gown c. 1785. Photo by Ewen Weatherspoon. Reproduced with permission of Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Big news! We've been hinting at it for...
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