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A Dog-uerreotype, and the Purity of Plates and Film

A Dog-uerreotype, and the Purity of Plates and Film

Lol. Of course, a Daguerreotype of a dog is completely impractical. Avi here couldn't sit still for 10 seconds, let alone 10 minutes or 20 minutes. I'm having so much...
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What If I Were, 1850

What If I Were, 1850

"What If I Were in California in 1850?" I've been wanting to try a digital recreation of a Daguerreotype for awhile now. They've always fascinated and creeped me out, and...
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The Lady Sunbeam Vintage Hair Dryer - Controlled Heat Deluxe!

The Lady Sunbeam Vintage Hair Dryer - Controlled Heat Deluxe!

Last week I met a friend of mine at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, and we proceeded to giggle like idiots whilst scavenging for *really cool stuff*, which this particular...
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Edwardian Footwear - Thrift Score!

Edwardian Footwear - Thrift Score!

It seems like every time I go in a thrift store lately (all two times in the past two weeks), I come away with some really great stuff. Both the...
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Concept Sketch for an Irish Ensemble for Gold Rush Days

Concept Sketch for an Irish Ensemble for Gold Rush Days

This coming weekend I will be wreaking havoc and eating candy at Gold Rush Days, one of my favorite events of the year, in Old Sacramento. The original plan was...
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What If I Were...1950s

What If I Were...1950s

Continuing on with the historical photo project I talked about last time, I've played around with some 1950s style photos. The 1950s are an interesting time, because *everything* is stylized:...
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The "What If I Were..." Historical Photo Project

The "What If I Were..." Historical Photo Project

As most of you know, I love photography. It's not only a very important aspect of presenting our work on our blogs, but it's also something we can have a...
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Back from The Lake Tahoe Gatsby Festival, 2011

Back from The Lake Tahoe Gatsby Festival, 2011

Sunday - picnic at the Pope Mansion, replete with vintage cars, great music, and wonderful costumes to oggle. The Lake Tahoe Gatsby is a lovely, miniature-version of the Oakland Gatsby....
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Devonshire GiveAway WINNER!

Devonshire GiveAway WINNER!

Out of an incredible 283 entries, only one winner could be selected. And the winner is... !!! Laughing Girl (https://laughing-all-the-way.tumblr.com/) !!! My dear Laughing Girl, please e-mail me at lauren@american-duchess.com...
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Mid-Victorian 1840s-to-1860s ReFashioning

Mid-Victorian 1840s-to-1860s ReFashioning

The original, made last year. So you all think I haven't been sewing...and you would be sortof right. Little bits at a time, little projects (that turn into massive projects),...
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How to Make a Quick and Easy 1920s Bathing Suit

How to Make a Quick and Easy 1920s Bathing Suit

In honor of the delightful 1920s events we've had this Summer, including the Lake Tahoe Gatsby coming up this weekend, I want to share with you a fun little project...
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18th Century Shoe GIVEAWAY!

18th Century Shoe GIVEAWAY!

Want to *win* your very own pair of leather Devonshire 18th century shoes? Then help us spread the word about the pre-order going on right now! About the Prize: The...
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