That term always intrigued me when I saw it in auction listings. Who was the original owner? And if it's 18th century I'm hooked. 18th century, baroque, rococco, sacque dresses, powdered wigs, patches, gambling at the casinos, snuff boxes, the shoes, the manners, tricorn hats, just fascinate me. More and more I also wander off into other periods right up to and including the 1960s. I'm kind of vintage obsessed really! Please feel free to leave your comments, I'd love to hear from you!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Happy happy joy joy
Wow. I've found some more people who like costuming. In fact there is a whole bunch of them. The Australian Costumers Guild. OK not a whole bunch of 18th century obsessives but hey they like costumes. So if there are any Aussies reading this YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Take yourself off to their website and check it all out.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
New American Duchess leather shoes on pre-sale now
Yes she's done it again. Similar to the original American Duchess silk Georgiana style shoes, the Devonshires are a leather 18th century shoe based on museum examples from the 1760s through 1780s. They're made of top-grade dyable leather, with a beautiful, smooth Italian leather sole for dancing, and are hard-wearing, water- and mud-proof, for even the toughest of outdoor re-enactments.
Pre-Order the Devonshires through August 10, and get the special $100 price. We're only making 200 of these shoes, so don't miss the chance to own one of only a couple hundred pair on the planet!
So rip on over to www.american-duchess.com to order.
Pre-Order the Devonshires through August 10, and get the special $100 price. We're only making 200 of these shoes, so don't miss the chance to own one of only a couple hundred pair on the planet!
So rip on over to www.american-duchess.com to order.
Labels:
American Duches,
Devonshire,
Georgiana,
Shoes
Monday, August 1, 2011
Polignac

But then a chance reference to one of the Grimaldis turned up the information that their names are in fact Grimaldi-Polignac. She is in fact the great great great great grandmother of Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie of Monaco. So they are all Counts and Countesses of Polignac. Whodathunkit?
Labels:
Grimaldi,
Marie-Antoinette,
Polignac
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