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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...
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Tagged: Shoes
1780s Green Half-Boned Stays Finally Completed

1780s Green Half-Boned Stays Finally Completed

I went ahead and finished these, even though I will never wear them. I originally started these for The Revolution Dress, but I cut them too short for my long...
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Tagged: 1780s Stays
The Snakes of the American Revolution

The Snakes of the American Revolution

Betsy Ross and company, how pastoral they all look, sewing the stars and stripes.... While we enjoy watermelon and baby back ribs, fireworks and parades this 4th of July, let's...
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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....
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Tagged: 1790s Regency Shoes
How to Take and Make 1920s-style Costume Photos

How to Take and Make 1920s-style Costume Photos

Last time, I posted a number of lovely 1920s portraits and asked you to take a look and be inspired, so that in this post I can show you how...
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1920s Photo Inspiration - Portraits of Pretty Pretty Ladies

1920s Photo Inspiration - Portraits of Pretty Pretty Ladies

This one is lighted with artificial lights from 2 directions - shot on a black backdrop, a persian rug, and with a cool chair. This is a good shot to...
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Tagged: 1920s Vintage
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...
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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.
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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...
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Tagged: Shoes
Costume Fly-By - 1865

Costume Fly-By - 1865

1865 French Gown - anybody know where this gown is housed?
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Tagged: Shoes
Gaskells Victorian Ball, Norcal Pirate Festival, Red Polonaise

Gaskells Victorian Ball, Norcal Pirate Festival, Red Polonaise

Lady Rebecca and me on the schooner. It was a lovely sail. I was out for a lovely afternoon, but Rebecca was being transported to Barbados to be tried for...
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Setting 18th Century Sleeves the 18th Century Way

Setting 18th Century Sleeves the 18th Century Way

This was my *first* time setting sleeves "the period way," and it definitely takes some practice. But here's a little insight, for those who are completely confused about how to...
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