American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Tavistock Button Boots: Re-Pre-Order!
Hi Ladies! I've gone and ordered another run of Tavistock button boots in black leather, and would like to give you the opportunity to reserve your pair between now and...
2013 Costume College, Pt. 3 - The Gala
Merja's Baroque gown OMG. This wasn't her Gala dress, but I needed to include a photo of it anyway. Ready for the last set of pics from Costume College? Well,...
1930s Oxfords: Your Vote, Please!
Ladies, I have so many exciting new shoes to share with you, but first I need your opinions. I had "Claremont," our 1930s reproduction oxfords, sampled in both black suede...
Weddingote: Draping and Testing
Now that Costume College has come and gone, it's time to focus seriously on my wedding gown, which is to be worn in two months time. I'm going to share...
The Lake Tahoe Gatsby Picnic, 2013
Liza You already espied a few photos from last weekend's Gatsby picnic at Lake Tahoe, but here are a few more just for jollies... A picnic set up with a...
Guest Post: Debbie of Vintage Dancer, on Her 1920s Reproduction House Dress
1922 Nationals Catalog of House Dresses So much attention is given to 1920s evening dresses that reproduction afternoon, day and even house dresses are almost completely unheard of. A year...
2013 Costume College, Pt. 2 - Festive Attyre "Curtain Along" Meet Up
Waverly Curtain dresses in chronological order from left to right. Ready for more photos from Costume College? I have tons, so here goes! Saturday, during the day, was the "Curtain...
Pride and Prejudice: Volume 1 - Chapter 8
"She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild." "She did indeed, Louisa....
Introducing "Hartfield" Regency Walking Boots - Pre-Order Open!
Ladies, I'm so happy to finally be able to offer up the new Regency walking boots, "Hartfield," for your consideration. Of all the shoes we've done, I feel these are...
2013 Costume College, Pt. 1
I'm back! I'm alive! Costume College was splendid this year. I had SO much fun, met and chatted with so many cool people, and took so...SO...many photos. I'm breaking this...
Event: Henry Ford's 150th Birthday Party at the Nat'l Automobile Museum
From a huge Duesenberg Warning: Lots of pictures of old cars. I like old cars, and I like to take pictures of their shiny bits, so if cars don't interest...
Madame Demorest's Illustration Portfolio of the Fashions for 1880 - Full Catalog - FREE!
It's taken me a little while to work it all out, but I've finally fully digitized this wonderful catalog given to me by a dear friend, so that all may...