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How To Paint Your Leather Devonshire 18th Century Shoes

How To Paint Your Leather Devonshire 18th Century Shoes

Are white shoes just not your thing? Fancy green, black, blue, red, gold, any other color? Want to match your new leather Devonshires to your dress? Well this tutorial is...
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Tagged: How-To Shoes
Devonshire Leather 18th Century Shoes  - Pre-Order Now Open

Devonshire Leather 18th Century Shoes - Pre-Order Now Open

It's August 1, ladies, which means you can now order your Devonshire leather 18th century shoes! Order Devonshires, Click Here! Top-quality leather uppers and Italian leather soles Here's How Pre-Orders...
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1920s Fun at the Ehrman Mansion, Sugarpine Point, Lake Tahoe

1920s Fun at the Ehrman Mansion, Sugarpine Point, Lake Tahoe

On Saturday, four Great Basin Costumers "invaded," as we do, the Sugarpine Living History Day, a mildly 1900-1930s event held at the old Ehrman Mansion on West Shore at Tahoe....
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Pretty New Vintage Things to Admire ...

Pretty New Vintage Things to Admire ...

Two new items for your consideration, now available in my Etsy shop: A beautiful, handmade Edwardian reticule. The first is an Edwardian reticule. This little purse is truly amazing, and...
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Devonshire and Georgiana Size Chart Updates

Devonshire and Georgiana Size Chart Updates

I know I'm hitting you guys over the head with shoes lately, but we've been eating, sleeping, and breathing shoes here, and I feel obliged to keep you informed. The...
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Costume Fly-By - Worth 1870

Costume Fly-By - Worth 1870

Worth, 1870. Fancy Dress Harem Pants. Oh yes please! From the Met
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Tagged: Victorian
Costume Fly-By - 1872 AquaPoof

Costume Fly-By - 1872 AquaPoof

1872, from the Met. Look at all....the...ruffly organza...and...bows...and ruffles...oh my.
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Tagged: Victorian
"Devonshire" Leather 18th Century Shoes on the Horizon...

"Devonshire" Leather 18th Century Shoes on the Horizon...

Most of you already know that a leather 18th century colonial shoe will be released for pre-ordering on August 1, just 13 days away! These are called the "Devonshires," after...
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Tagged: Shoes
A Revolutionary Ice Cream Social

A Revolutionary Ice Cream Social

This past Sunday a small group of Great Basin Costumers got together to play dress up and eat ice cream. The theme was 18th century, roughly the time between the...
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Addressing Width Issues in the Georgiana 18th c. Shoes

Addressing Width Issues in the Georgiana 18th c. Shoes

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Tagged: Shoes
18th Century Shoes: How to Loop Your Latchets

18th Century Shoes: How to Loop Your Latchets

Question: How do I install the bows on my 18th century shoes? Click "Read More" to learn how ... You Will Need .... A pair of 18th century latchet shoes,...
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Tagged: How-To Shoes
All For the Love of [18th Century] Shoes

All For the Love of [18th Century] Shoes

We've all been waiting...and waiting....and waiting for the Georgiana 18th century style shoes to arrive. And they finally did! Here's the adventures of myself and Mr. C yesterday, and how...
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Tagged: Shoes