American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
How to Make Your Own "Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes
Last week I shared with you our "Mistress Firebrand" shoes, a pair of "Georgiana" dyeable sateen 18th century shoes that I had decorated with fabric dye, fabric paint, silver lace,...
Pinup Girl Clothing "Jenny" Skirt Refashion
Pinup Girl Clothing "Jenny" Skirt in Orange Branch Border Print A couple weeks ago I splurged. I bought the Orange Branch Border "Jenny" Skirt from Pinup Girl Clothing. I'd been...
Exclusive "Noire" 1940s Pumps - Pre-Order Open!
We've finally landed another American Duchess Exclusive, a design submitted and voted for by you!Meet "Noire," our vampish 1940s quad-strapped heels in black or burgundy suede. If these beauties were...
"Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes GIVEAWAY!
My hasn't it been a long time since we've done a giveaway! This time we've teamed up with Donna Thorland, esteemed author of Mistress Firebrand, a tale of an American...
Playing With Sailors at l'Hermione, and more Williamsburg Shenanigans
Lauren M, Adam the Sailor, and me at l'Hermione a second day After our initial visit to The Hermione, we returned a second day at Adam's request, to pose for...
A Visit to l'Hermione at Yorktown
The third day in Williamsburg we actually spent in Yorktown, on account of the tall ship l'Hermione having put in there the night before, and it being an event not...
In Defense of Faux Silk - The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
Day two in Colonial Williamsburg - it was pouring down rain all day. This post will probably ruffle some feathers, but I feel compelled to report on my experience concerning...
The Midnight Chemise a la Reine in Colonial Williamsburg
I have gobs and gobs of photos to show you, and stories to tell, from my recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Where do I start? How shall I structure these...
The Versatile 18th Century Market Hat
On my trip to Colonial Williamsburg this week, I decided to be bold and attempt to underpack. The idea of wearing a different or new dress every day is a...
The Midnight Chemise a la Reine - Done!
Well that was quick. This gown definitely holds the title of quickest full dress project I've ever completed. And I'm *so glad* I undertook it! To recap, the gown is...
The Midnight Chemise a la Reine
As happens with all big costume events or trips, it gets to be about a week out and I decide I *NEED* such-and-such new gown, and that surely it will...
18th Century BigAss Caps
...one final push for Williamsburg! With The Creature wrapping up (and boy does that feel good!), I have just enough time and plenty of organza left to make a BigAss...