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Great weekend finds!
This past weekend, I visited the local used bookstore. I always cruise through the fashion section to see if they have any books on historical clothing or textiles. This particular bookstore used to...
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Looking for a career in Costume? I stumbled upon this site the other day. There’s multiple job postings across the nation. All levels- from costumed character positions, summer internships at Colonial...
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Mid 19th century short sleeves- not just for girls!
Wow! Check out this image from the Museum of the Confederacy. Notice the wife is wearing short sleeves! This ambrotype challenges the commonly held myth that only young and unmarried girls wore short...
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Historical Maternity gowns
I recently received an inquiry in response to a post I did a while back about historical maternity wear. In reference to this gown: c. 1850s (source Augusta Auctions) Question: Is this a dress that a...
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1860s Bodices, Blouses, and Waists
I am currently working on a project for a museum that involves making 1860s era garibaldi blouses and I came across a discussion that caught my attention. The question was “Are blouses authentic and if...
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1860s Glengarry cap
While browsing Ebay, I can across this gorgeous ORIGINAL 1860s era glengarry cap. Made of straw, this style cap was the highest of fashion and most likely came from Europe. Take a look at the intricate...
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New policies for 2016
Wow! We’ve had an amazing year! I feel like I say that at the end of every year, but 2015 really turned out to be one of our busiest of all time! I estimate over the course of the past 12 months, we...
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DOWNTON week!
Downton Week! Happening Now on Facebook! Stop by and share YOUR favorite GRANTHAM-WORTHY attire in celebration of DOWNTON’s FINAL SEASON!
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Early 19th century apron
I came across this original early 19th century women’s work apron while doing a little research for a project. The cut follows the idea of the long narrow silhouette of the 1800s and the fabric...
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Salvation Army Bonnet
A rare piece of history! An original Salvation Army bonnet (images from Ebay). c. 1880s. The Salvation Army began in London in 1865 as a mission organization. According to the History Channel, “The...
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