American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
A Regency Winter's Tale
And so begins in earnest the Holiday season. For me this is a time of hard work rewarded with a peaceful Christmas day with my family, enjoying a little downtime...
The Famous Regency "Manchester" Boots!
Boots. Manchester Art Gallery. 1949.97 Ladies, since several of you expressed that you're not getting our updates on Facebook, I'm posting the results of the latest Exclusive Cycle 6 poll...
Regency Styles I Actually Like
...because I don't have quite enough on my mind right now! I will admit I'm not a big fan of the Regency, on me. I love it on others -...
On Location at Bacon's Castle - Journey to the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
The Lady of Portland House shines in "Antoinette" Mules in blue While I was in Virginia this past March, I had the opportunity to work with some truly wonderful ladies...
More Highlights from Williamsburg and Jamestown
I was quite terrible (and busy) and didn't take a lot of photos, but here are a few more from the trip... Day 1... Maggie and I arrived, dropped our...
More On Nankeen Fabric and Boots in the Regency
Dames a la Mode, Lady's Museum, 1804 There have been a few questions about Nankeen fabric and its uses in the Regency, so here's a bit more information about it....
Introducing and Celebrating Nankeen Regency Boots
Today is the day for our latest historical shoe - "Nankeen" Regency Boots! Nankeen boots were an early 19th century fabric walking boots with adjustable lacing closure. Just like boots...
Behind the Scenes at the Antoinette/Highbury Photoshoot
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...
The Marriage of Albert Roberts and Margaret Emily Waterman, October 1813
This past October, Chris and I had the honor of capturing the wedding of our dear friends Maggie and Robert, who were joined together forever in the chapel at The...
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...
2013 Costume College, Pt. 2 - Festive Attyre "Curtain Along" Meet Up
Waverly Curtain dresses in chronological order from left to right. Ready for more photos from Costume College? I have tons, so here goes! Saturday, during the day, was the "Curtain...
Pride and Prejudice: Volume 1 - Chapter 8
"She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild." "She did indeed, Louisa....