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Georgies in San Francisco - Shoe Travels and Other Adventures

Georgies in San Francisco - Shoe Travels and Other Adventures

...and what a crazy adventure this has been so far. I'm going to write a post, "Things I Learned While Manufacturing Shoes," about all the mistakes I made, and all...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Shoes of the 1790s and Regency

Shoes of the 1790s and Regency

Most likely late 1790s. https://www.americanduchess.com/blogs/historical-footwear/2007/04/shoes Those of you who have been following the development of my historical footwear line will know that we have plans for a Regency era slipper....
American Duchess
Tagged: 1790s Regency Shoes
Georgiana 18th Century Silk Shoes: Available Now, Again

Georgiana 18th Century Silk Shoes: Available Now, Again

Happy Friday! If you've been patiently waiting to get your dyable silk Georgiana 18th century shoes, you can go and buy them right now, in the shop. The quantities are...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Costume Fly-By - 17th century

Costume Fly-By - 17th century

17th century stays with tie-on sleeves, from the V&A. Think I'm on a PINK kick.
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Cool Things To Do With Your 18th Century Shoes

Cool Things To Do With Your 18th Century Shoes

I thought now would be a good time to show you some fun things that you can do to your Georgiana 18th century silk shoes, when they arrive at your...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Costume Fly-By - 1865

Costume Fly-By - 1865

1865 French Gown - anybody know where this gown is housed?
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Georgiana Shoes: CHEMICAL FIRE

Georgiana Shoes: CHEMICAL FIRE

Dear Ladies, I have very bad news regarding our "Georgiana" shoes that you ordered back in April. The shoes were all packaged up, in their shipping crates, and ready to...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Back From the 16th Century, with 18th Century Shoes...

Back From the 16th Century, with 18th Century Shoes...

My mother and me in our Elizabethans. This past weekend we attended Valhalla Renaissance Faire, as I posted about earlier. It was wet, muddy, chilly, but the wool cloaks, fox...
American Duchess
"Georgiana" 18th c. Shoe Status Update

"Georgiana" 18th c. Shoe Status Update

For all of you who have been waiting patiently for your Georgiana shoes: They are on their way over the sea to me right now! Barring any complications, we plan...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Back From the Dead , and Some Shoe News

Back From the Dead , and Some Shoe News

I haven't been blogging, I'm sorry, but I've been SO ill. I do have things to tell you guys about - the Madame X gown I didn't get to wear,...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Historical Footwear - News, and Looking at Edwardian Styles

Historical Footwear - News, and Looking at Edwardian Styles

Wishbone straps on a c. 1900 white kid pump The results of the Historical Footwear poll are in, and the Edwardian pumps took first, followed by a foot-and-foot race between...
American Duchess
Historical Shoes ... So, What's Next, Ladies?

Historical Shoes ... So, What's Next, Ladies?

My particular fave. This is from Shoe Icons (eng.shoeicons.com) With the success of the "Georgiana" shoes (and it's only been a week!), this means that more styles of period-accurate shoes...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes