Tag Archives: 19th Century

Late Summer Fabric Stash Additions

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

At the very end of summer I found myself at the local discount fabric store (not looking for fabric for myself–how often have you heard that?). As often happens when I’m looking for fabric, I found some that just absolutely … Continue reading →

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Eleanor ‘On The Continent’

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

When I was in Denmark last year, we got some lovely show-off-the-dress shots of Eleanor (my 1862 plaid ballgown) that I haven’t shared yet. This is the gown that I wore to the grand ball at the end of the … Continue reading →

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The Simple, The Complicated, & The Continent Part II

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

In Part I of The Simple, The Complicated, & The Continent, I shared casual pictures from the mid-19th century dance week I attended last August. Now it’s time for the (mostly) more elegant pictures of the formal balls from the … Continue reading →

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Orange Boven Pelisse At A Promenade

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

These photos are rather belated in being posted, as they are from a Regency event that occurred last September, but better late than never, right? The event was a promenade, for which we had beautiful weather with temperatures that were … Continue reading →

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c. 1860 Crinoline Size Comparison & Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

Back in October of 2016, I made a new, smaller crinoline (also called a hoop skirt) than the one I’d had for about the last 10 years. I thought it would be great, and it was… in terms of shape. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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1864 Evie Hair (Returning Heroes Ball 2018)

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

In March, I again had the pleasure of attending The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers‘ annual Returning Heroes Ball (you can read about other years I’ve attended here). I decided to wear Evie, my 1864 ballgown, simply because it had been a … Continue reading →

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Winter Gibson Girl Vignette

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

I had a chance to wear my 1899 Elusive Blue Dress at the end of last year plus the opportunity to take some wintery-feeling photos in it. This dress is so fun to wear–elegant and swooshy! Plus, the big hair … Continue reading →

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