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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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Fall Pre-Order is OPEN!

Fall Pre-Order is OPEN!

American Duchess F/W2018 Pre-Order is open Aug 30 - Sept 20 at AmericanDuchess.com Ladies! It's time for NEW historic shoes and boots! It's "go big or go home" this Fall...
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Lost In New York: Redthreaded and American Duchess Hit the Big Apple

Lost In New York: Redthreaded and American Duchess Hit the Big Apple

Adventures in New York City! Back in May I visited New York City...again...it's becoming a weirdly regular occurrence and that's no bad thing. I love NYC. I love it -...
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An 1880s Bodice Plastron - Refit

An 1880s Bodice Plastron - Refit

Me and Abby in our bustle gowns - totally different styles but we actually used the same pattern for the apron. Do you ever pop into your Costume Closet to...
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A Little History of "Eliza" Early Victorian Shoes

A Little History of "Eliza" Early Victorian Shoes

American Duchess "Eliza" Early Victorian Oxfords in brown Today in our "little history" post I'll give you some background on our new split-vamp oxford "Eliza." The idea for the "Eliza"...
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A Little History of "Amelie" Satin Pumps

A Little History of "Amelie" Satin Pumps

Amelie Victorian & Edwardian Satin Pumps with Clip-on Bows by American Duchess It's that exciting time of year when we here at American Duchess present all the new Spring/Summer shoe...
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PRE-ORDER! Spring Historic Shoes!

PRE-ORDER! Spring Historic Shoes!

Ladies, it's time. It's February 1st. We promised you a pre-order and a pre-order you shall have! We have four fresh new styles for you covering pretty much all of...
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Please Vote! New Victorian/Edwardian Pumps in *Colors*

Please Vote! New Victorian/Edwardian Pumps in *Colors*

Shoes from J. Ferry, 1885-1890. The Met, 2009.300.1579a,b Ladies, for the first time *ever* we are able to offer a range of colors in one of our new styles for...
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The American Duchesses: A Tale of Two Consuelos

The American Duchesses: A Tale of Two Consuelos

Hello Lovelies! Welcome to part two of our stories of real life American Duchesses, rich stateside socialites who married into the British aristocracy. Today we have the Tale of Two...
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New Cotton Striped Stockings, Oh YEAH!

New Cotton Striped Stockings, Oh YEAH!

Storyville portrait, New Orleans, c. 1912. Portrait by E. J. Bellocq. Who doesn't love a good striped stocking? The Georgians, Victorians, and Edwardians sure did! Striped stockings of various colors...
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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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