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How to be a Boss at Research - Part 4

How to be a Boss at Research - Part 4

How to be a Boss at Research Part 4: Secondary Sources - Rules of Engagement. Hey Y'all! Here we are at Part 4 of this series (Part 1, Part 2,...
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Royal Vintage - Deco Darling Collection Now on Pre-Order!

Royal Vintage - Deco Darling Collection Now on Pre-Order!

Hello Darlings! We are super excited to announce that our sister company Royal Vintage has released the newest collection line for Pre-Order (Delivery in early June)! It's named Deco Darling...
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How to be a Boss at Research - Part 3

How to be a Boss at Research - Part 3

How to be a Boss at Research Part 3: Rules of Engagement - Primary Sources Alright, kids, we're here. Part 3 of what appears to be a very long series...
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1820s Green Dress - Basic Measurements and Sleeve Examination

1820s Green Dress - Basic Measurements and Sleeve Examination

Hey Everyone! Abby here with another post about the 1820s Green Silk Lustring Dress that has recently come into my possession. (You can read about how I got the dress...
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The 1790s "Jane Austen Goes to Ikea" Gown - The Corset

The 1790s "Jane Austen Goes to Ikea" Gown - The Corset

Ikea does it again - Ingmarie curtains >> This year is 1790s year. After completing all the book projects, Abby and I can finally settle into share-able projects. Both of...
Lauren Stowell
How to be a Boss at Research - Part 2

How to be a Boss at Research - Part 2

How to be a Boss at Research Part 2: Where to find those pesky primary sources from (mostly) the comfort of your own home! (For Review: Part 1) Hey Ya'll!...
Lauren Stowell
Dating the Green 1820s Dress

Dating the Green 1820s Dress

Hey Everyone! Abby here- So last week I posted about the awesome green dress my mom found in a little antique store in my hometown, and when I shared the...
Lauren Stowell
How to Be a Boss at Research - Part 1

How to Be a Boss at Research - Part 1

How to be a Boss at Research Part 1: Intro, Different Types of Sources Hey Ya’ll! Abby here, and today I want to start a conversation with you about something...
Lauren Stowell
Please Vote for Us!

Please Vote for Us!

Lovelies, as you all know, the passion and goal of American Duchess is bringing the past back to life through beautiful shoes, and now a growing collection of books and...
Lauren Stowell
Tagged: Shoes
Bringing a 200 Year Old Treasure Back to Life

Bringing a 200 Year Old Treasure Back to Life

Hey Y'all! Abby here and I am so excited to share with you all something that just came into my possession earlier this week. Here she is all laid out...
Lauren Stowell
Costume College Classes!

Costume College Classes!

Today is like Christmas or Hanukkah for Costume College teachers. It's the day we have all been notified which of our class proposals were accepted, and then we all post...
Lauren Stowell
Tagged: Costume College
Write, Write, Write, OMG

Write, Write, Write, OMG

Printed Cotton (detail) - Gown, 1796. The Met. C.I.55.50.4 This week we are wrapping up the manuscript for the American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking. It's been intense and...
Lauren Stowell
Tagged: The Book