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Please Vote: Newport Historical Society "Signature Shoe" Development Poll

Please Vote: Newport Historical Society "Signature Shoe" Development Poll

I'm excited to announce that American Duchess and the Newport Historical Society are teaming up to re-create one of the gorgeous Edwardian shoes in their collection, a splendid satin and...
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Tagged: Edwardian Shoes
A Few Snaps from Our 3rd Annual Titanic Tea

A Few Snaps from Our 3rd Annual Titanic Tea

Last weekend was our local costuming club's first event of the year - our 3rd Annual Titanic Memorial Tea - and what a nice kick-off to "the season" it was....
American Duchess
Tagged: Edwardian Events
American Duchess "Spring Cleaning" Sale

American Duchess "Spring Cleaning" Sale

It's time for a bit of a clear out, my dears. How about a sale? Gibsons in ivory, butterscotch, and black: https://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s 23Skidoos in brown/white or white/white paintable spectators: https://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s...
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Tagged: Shoes
Celebrating Renoir - The Artist

Celebrating Renoir - The Artist

In the Garden, 1885 I haven't been doing much (any) sewing since I got back from Williamsburg, so I don't have much (any) to show in that department. Instead I'd...
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Renoir & Tissot Pre-Order Now Open

Renoir & Tissot Pre-Order Now Open

Right, ladies, today's the day. At long last, "Renoir" button boots and "Tissot" Victorian pumps are available to order at AmericanDuchess.com. The pre-order will run until April 27th. Delivery is...
American Duchess
Tagged: Sale
Coming Monday: "Renoir" and "Tissot" Civil War Boots and Slippers

Coming Monday: "Renoir" and "Tissot" Civil War Boots and Slippers

It's been forever and a day that we've been working on these two mid-19th century shoes, but finally I have "Renoir" button boots, and "Tissot" slippers for you! Both styles...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes Victorian
Interview with Cathy Hay of Your Wardrobe Unlock'd, Foundations Revealed, and The Peacock Dress

Interview with Cathy Hay of Your Wardrobe Unlock'd, Foundations Revealed, and The Peacock Dress

Today's interview is with another fabulous - and famous - historical costumers, Cathy Hay. Cathy is well-known for her amazing projects, such as the Peacock Dress, and also being the...
American Duchess
Tagged: Interviews
More Highlights from Williamsburg and Jamestown

More Highlights from Williamsburg and Jamestown

I was quite terrible (and busy) and didn't take a lot of photos, but here are a few more from the trip... Day 1... Maggie and I arrived, dropped our...
Shoes for Jamestown, and Williamsburg, and Whoopi Goldberg

Shoes for Jamestown, and Williamsburg, and Whoopi Goldberg

I have some exciting news to share with you all! While I was in Williamsburg, I had a couple meetings with the costume departments of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, both...
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Colonial Williamsburg 2014 - Highlight Reel

Colonial Williamsburg 2014 - Highlight Reel

I've been away for *ages,* so sorry! Some things happened - some good, some bad - and of course I've been in Colonial Williamsburg for the past week and without...
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1740s Riding Habit Waistcoat and Shirt

1740s Riding Habit Waistcoat and Shirt

It's been a flurry of sewing madness here, getting ready for Colonial Williamsburg next week. I've ripped into a lot of garments, and made some pretty big changes to many...
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"Nankeen" Regency Boots Giveaway WINNER!

"Nankeen" Regency Boots Giveaway WINNER!

Wow, with over 1000 entries, it was tough competition for the "Nankeen" Regency boots giveaway. Alas, a winner was selected, at random, and that winner is... Olivia H. Congratulations! Now,...
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Tagged: Shoes