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V150: A "Tudor Tailor" Kirtle in Progress

V150: A "Tudor Tailor" Kirtle in Progress

So it became apparent that a glorious new Elizabethan noble ensemble just wasn't going to happen this year, so it's back to my good ole trusty red jacket I've worn...
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V149: Taking Stock of Stockings

Those of you who follow me on Facebook will know I've been asking around about stockings. What material, what color you like, etc. Some more questions are to come, but...
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V148: Vote For the Winner of the Poly-Pompadour Contest!

So it's Sunday on a holiday weekend - I hope you're all either out doing awesome costume stuff, or in sewing awesome costume stuff. If you've got a minute, cast...
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V147: Gowns a la Pompadour - 1740s - 1750s

Madame de Pompadour by Boucher, 1759 The 1740s and 1750s in France was the time of large, beautiful Robe a la Francaise gowns, made from stunning textiles, and decorated in...
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V146: Red 18th Century Petticoat with Vandyked Hem

V146: Red 18th Century Petticoat with Vandyked Hem

Okay, nothing brilliant today, just wanted to share a finished mini-project with you. Last weekend I made a petticoat to go with The Revolution Dress. I found the same red...
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V145: Costume Analytics: Madame de Pompadour, c. 1750

V145: Costume Analytics: Madame de Pompadour, c. 1750

It's been a long time since I've done a "Costume Analytics," but now is a good time to bring it back! This time we'll be looking at the famous Madame...
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V144: Pompadour Shoes Giveaway Winner - Gwenyver

V144: Pompadour Shoes Giveaway Winner - Gwenyver

Wow! You guys entered the Pompadour French Court Heels giveaway 335 times! ...but there could only be one winner. Selected by Random Number Generator, at Random.org, the winner is... Gwenyver!...
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V143: Madame de Pompadour in "Dr. Who"

V143: Madame de Pompadour in "Dr. Who"

As some of you know, Madame de Pompadour made an appearance in 2006's "Doctor Who," Season 2, Episode 4, "The Girl in the Fireplace." Is it just me, or were...
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V142: Enter the Pompadour "Historical Hottie" Contest on Polyvore

Are you a Polyvore addict? How about a contest? Show off your rococo style using the new American Duchess "Pompadour" shoes, your choice of black, white, or both. Winners will...
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V141: 1865 Gown Remodel DONE!

V141: 1865 Gown Remodel DONE!

Once upon a time I made a mid-Victorian gown that didn't really fit. So I started to remodel it, and got some of the way along, but then stopped. (How...
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V140: New Vintage Camera: No.2 Folding Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model B

V140: New Vintage Camera: No.2 Folding Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model B

While in Astoria, Oregon, Carolyn and I visited many an antique shop. I was delighted to find a whole case full of vintage cameras, many of them folding cartridge styles...
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V139: Costume Painting, Week 6 - Lance the Hunter, 1870s

V139: Costume Painting, Week 6 - Lance the Hunter, 1870s

Last night was the last session of costume painting at the Nevada Museum of Art. We had a great model, Lance, a hard-core re-enactor. He talked all about the little...
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