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V78: 1950s "Ladies Who Lunch" Outfit

V78: 1950s "Ladies Who Lunch" Outfit

I gave my presentation on hats, 1850-1960, yesterday, and wore something I thought was appropriate for an afternoon luncheon. Dress: made from vintage Butterick 8154 Hat: vintage mink "caterpillar" toque...
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V77: Green Shoes Throughout History

1720-50; The Met Today I'm giving my presentation on hats, but my heart belongs to shoes. :-) It's Saint Patrick's Day, so how about celebrating with a look at green...
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V75: The True Origin of "Mad as a Hatter"

Here's a random bit of trivia for you to pull out at your next Mad Men cocktail party... The Mad Hatter, illustration by John Tenniel , 1865 Where Does the...
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V74: Thoroughly Modern Millie

Today's post is brief because I'm slammed with stuff-that-isn't-sewing-stuff (argh). It's the opening credits from one of my favorite films ever, "Thoroughly Modern Millie," starring Julie Andrews. I won't explain...
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V73: A Brief History of Feathers-on-Hats

V73: A Brief History of Feathers-on-Hats

via I've been researching hats lately, and came across some fascinating information concerning feathers. We all know the iconic mega-feathered hats of the Edwardian era. The Edwardians were particularly enamored...
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V72: Kensington/Courage 18th Century Shoes & Movie Giveaway WINNER

V72: Kensington/Courage 18th Century Shoes & Movie Giveaway WINNER

Congratulations to Rebecca Abram! Rebecca, you won your choice of red or black Kensington 18th century leather shoes, and a DVD set of "Courage, New Hampshire." Please contact me at...
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V71: Hats of the 19teens - Choices, Choices

Today I am researching hats 1850 through 1960s, in preparation for a presentation next week at the Churchill County Museum. I am camped out at Starbucks, raiding all of The...
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V70: Red Shoes Throughout History

Museum of London: Mules, 1651 Okay, so maybe I'm a little obsessive about red shoes, lol. Here are some red shoes throughout history... The Met - ver y eraly 18th...
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V69: Vintage 1920s/30s Hair Clip Results and Photos

V69: Vintage 1920s/30s Hair Clip Results and Photos

Yesterday I played around with some vintage hair waving clips I picked up at Sacramento Antiques last month. Remember these?... 1930s aluminum hair waving clips, and dog hair. I used...
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V68: Operations Petticoat: Two Finished 18th Century Petties

V68: Operations Petticoat: Two Finished 18th Century Petties

I finally finished two Georgian petticoats that seem to have taken me forever to do. Petticoats are supposed to be easy, right? Celadon green silk petticoat with pinked ruffle, sheer...
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V67: The Red Shoes, The Pretty Red Shoes

V67: The Red Shoes, The Pretty Red Shoes

On Facebook, Pamela charged me with finding portraits, fashion plates, and extant examples of red 18th century shoes, and I went a little bonkers and hunted down all sorts of...
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V65: Kensington Pre-Sale Now Open, and Enter the Kensinton-Courage Giveaway

V65: Kensington Pre-Sale Now Open, and Enter the Kensinton-Courage Giveaway

"Kensington" 18th Century Leather Shoes Ruby Red or Coal Black Pre-Order Now Open March 5- 19, 2012 On Sale - $99 ($120) Click Here Ordering is unlimited on all women's...
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