American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Introducing the New "Georgiana" 18th Century Shoes, And How to Dye Them Perfectly
Today, after years of re-development, I'm happy to announce that "Georgiana" 18th century shoes have returned! "Georgiana" was the first American Duchess shoe style ever, but after we sold out...
An Original "Astoria" Edwardian Shoe Restored
A little while ago, our wonderful customer Deb found an original "Astoria" shoe languishing in an antique shop. She asked if I'd like to have it, to which I enthusiastically...
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...
Shoe News from American Duchess
I've been deep in the Caverns of Business, carefully setting up lots of exciting new things for you guys - new collaborations, bunches of new styles for Summer and Fall,...
Spring Fever: Floral Shoes!
Okay, so maybe it blew a gale and was a bit nippy today, but on the whole it's been quite lovely here in Nevada, which has put me in mind...
Please Vote: Newport Historical Society "Signature Shoe" Development Poll
I'm excited to announce that American Duchess and the Newport Historical Society are teaming up to re-create one of the gorgeous Edwardian shoes in their collection, a splendid satin and...
American Duchess "Spring Cleaning" Sale
It's time for a bit of a clear out, my dears. How about a sale? Gibsons in ivory, butterscotch, and black: https://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s 23Skidoos in brown/white or white/white paintable spectators: https://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s...
Coming Monday: "Renoir" and "Tissot" Civil War Boots and Slippers
It's been forever and a day that we've been working on these two mid-19th century shoes, but finally I have "Renoir" button boots, and "Tissot" slippers for you! Both styles...
Shoes for Jamestown, and Williamsburg, and Whoopi Goldberg
I have some exciting news to share with you all! While I was in Williamsburg, I had a couple meetings with the costume departments of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, both...
"Nankeen" Regency Boots Giveaway WINNER!
Wow, with over 1000 entries, it was tough competition for the "Nankeen" Regency boots giveaway. Alas, a winner was selected, at random, and that winner is... Olivia H. Congratulations! Now,...
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....
Too Many Costumes, Not Enough Time!
Have you ever felt this way? I've been diligently working out the kinks in my 18th century wardrobe for Colonial Williamsburg, in two weeks (eek!), but as I near the...