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The Nevada Statehood Ball - An Evening in 1864

The Nevada Statehood Ball - An Evening in 1864

The crew - Abby, Chrissy, me, and Caroline at the Nevada Statehood Ball, 2019 - photo by Chase Stevens. A few posts ago I shared how I refit my 1860s...
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Altering My 1860s Evening Gown

Altering My 1860s Evening Gown

Currently on my sewing table is a "simple" alteration to my one-and-only 1860s evening gown. I made this gown, along with a matching day bodice, back in 2014 and over...
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Historical Reproduction Winter Boots For You

Historical Reproduction Winter Boots For You

It's that time of year when the weather goes cold and you're wanting a nice pair of boots to slog around in...historically, of course. Ladies of the past had a...
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A Little History of "Vienna" Victorian Congress Boots

A Little History of "Vienna" Victorian Congress Boots

With the release of our shiny new "Vienna" Congress Boots this season, we thought we'd give a little history of this interesting, rather special kind of footwear. In the US...
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Episode 6 - Enslaved People's Dress in the 18th & 19th Century with Cheyney McKnight

Episode 6 - Enslaved People's Dress in the 18th & 19th Century with Cheyney McKnight

Hey Everyone! Cheyney McKnight (Photo: LoomHappenings) Today, we are very excited to share our newest episode for Fashion History with American Duchess! In April, Abby got a chance to sit...
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Podcast Episode 2: Civil War Mourning with Samantha McCarty

Podcast Episode 2: Civil War Mourning with Samantha McCarty

Hello All! We're excited to announce our "second" episode of Fashion History with American Duchess! Today, we are chatting with the lovely Samantha McCarty of The Couture Courtesan all about...
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