American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
What is Osnaburg?
I was pretty stoked recently when I found osnaburg fabric at Walmart, of all places. I bought what was left on the bolt, dreaming of all the awesome interlinings and...
Bright Yellow Regency Gowns
...because there's never enough yellow in my life! I have to admit that Regency isn't my period, so when it came time to look for inspiration for something to wear...
Men's Regency Inspiration
I've been a bag blogger, I know! It's just that, well you know how it goes - brain fried with all kinds of in-progress projects, future projects, crazy stuff happening....
The Great Gibson Giveaway WINNER - Anna Olivia
And what an amazing giveaway it was! Well over 500 entries! Alas, it is time to choose a winner, and that winner is.......... Anna Olivia Anna, you shared on Twitter,...
New 1930s Wearing History "Moderne" in Progress
So after making that big scary list of stuff that I need/want to make this year, of course I've set to work on none of it at all. I have...
Upcoming 2013 Projects
I don't quite know how this happened, but I sat down to figure out what I need to sew this year, and suddenly realized there's...quite a lot of it!...and I...
Gibson Edwardian Shoes GIVEAWAY!
The Gibson Giveaway is Now CLOSED It's time for another giveaway! This time, snag yourself a pair of Gibson Edwardian Shoes in your choice of colors: About the Prize: Up...
Beautiful Historical Fans - Please Vote!
Hello Lovelies! Today I'd like to share with you a number of gorgeous historical fans, and ask your opinion on which you like the most... Fan #1 - The Met,...
"Gibson" Edwardian Shoes Now on Pre-Order
Today's the day! "Gibsons" are now on sale! February 15 - March 8, 2013, you can order your pair and receive the discounted price. We need to sell about 50...
18th Century Pattens for Shoes
Bata Shoe Museum - Shoes with clog English, 1710-1730 Pattens. What are pattens, besides really really cool? Pattens were ladies' shoe accessories worn to protect one's fancy shoes, to raise...
Introducing "Gibson" Edwardian Shoes
Ladies, it's that time again, time for a new historical shoe style! I've been waiting ages to properly introduce you to our latest lady, "Gibson." You may have seen hints...
23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco
Last month we did a lovely photo shoot with Monica, Miss Art Deco, and her stylish beau Sam, at the wonderful Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Monica wore a smashing...