Filter by
V52: 1770s Pannier Experiments - Style 1

V52: 1770s Pannier Experiments - Style 1

In poking around the 1770s it becomes obvious that panniers are the thing to wear. I've never made panniers before - I usually land in the 1780s and 90s, when...
American Duchess
V51: 1957 Little Brown Dress

V51: 1957 Little Brown Dress

Over Christmas I made a couple 1950s frocks I haven't shared with you. In fact, I made this dress, then didn't have opportunity to wear it until yesterday, for my...
American Duchess

V50: 18th Century Hair of Tall Ships

One of the iconic images we first associate with fashion of the 18th century is the Hair Ship, the tiny galleon perched atop a massive coif of curls. Where did...
American Duchess

V49: 18th Century Quilted Petticoats

I am thinking of quilting a petticoat. My mom thinks that's insane, but it really seems doable, even for an inpatient girl like me. The quilted petticoats in the Colonial...
American Duchess
V48: Reno's Vintage Motel Signs

V48: Reno's Vintage Motel Signs

A few days ago I took a wander around Fourth Street in Reno, not the best place for a girl to be wandering, but I had on me the 1950s...
American Duchess

V47: Results of the Great Button Boot Survey

Awhile ago I asked you lovelies to take a survey on your preferences for Victorian button boots. Here is what you all had to say... About 455 of you participated....
American Duchess
V46: New "Imperfect" Section in the Shoe Shop

V46: New "Imperfect" Section in the Shoe Shop

Hi Ladies, I created an "Imperfect" section at the American Duchess shop, where you can find Devonshires, Georgianas, and Pemberlies for 50% off. With each shipment we always get a...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
V45: Edwardian Hair Mysteries Solved - Part 4 - Beginning Styling

V45: Edwardian Hair Mysteries Solved - Part 4 - Beginning Styling

So far in this series, we've covered several aspects of Edwardian hair care and styling preparation, along with a few styling supplements. Now it's time to put that hair up....
American Duchess
V44: Sacramento Antiques Vintage Haul

V44: Sacramento Antiques Vintage Haul

Victorian boots. I didn't buy these, but they're cool to look at. You thought I was going to miss today's post! I'm exhausted after the all-day shopping trip over-the-river-and-through-the-woods, to...
American Duchess
V43: 18th Century Experiments in Hair, and New $6 Neckerchief

V43: 18th Century Experiments in Hair, and New $6 Neckerchief

Last night I spent hours...HOURS...working on Edwardian hair styles, but I discovered that I needed more switches and hair pieces (today's work), before attempting any more of those styles. I...
American Duchess
V42: Edwardian Hair Styling Mysteries Solved - Part 3 - Rats, Switches, and Wiglets

V42: Edwardian Hair Styling Mysteries Solved - Part 3 - Rats, Switches, and Wiglets

In the last two installments of this series, we took a look at how women prepared their hair for styling. They used some interesting shampoos, along with various methods of...
American Duchess
V41: Edwardian Hair Styling Mysteries Solved - Part 2 - Brushing, Crimping, Fire

V41: Edwardian Hair Styling Mysteries Solved - Part 2 - Brushing, Crimping, Fire

Last time in Part 1 of this series, I introduced you to some rather "exciting" sounding Edwardian shampoo and hair dressing recipes, taken from "The Manual on Barbering, Hairdressing, Manicuring,...
American Duchess