January 2012
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satans-handmaiden asked: I guess I meant post-Civil War American clothes. Thanks anyway, though!
satans-handmaiden asked: Do you have anything from the American Old West?
ghost-plot asked: Hats! Yes. I love hats :)
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ministerofmuggles asked: The State Duma was an elected representative assembly within Russia from 1906-1914. It was the closest they ever came to having a parliament during the Romanov dynasty.
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dannigeek asked: YES! That would be great (:
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sleepinginthestorms asked: Could you post some semi-formal winter clothes from the mid 1930s? Preferably something a child would wear, but if you can't find that, adult clothes would also work!
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Read this brilliant article which debunks some... →
Another beautiful thing that the article has done? Alerted me to the presence of San Francisco’s Edwardian Ball! Now I have new plans to go next year.
Link sent in by vintagevision
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pagana-insolita asked: I'm interested in investing in a corset for every day wear, in place of a bra (I always revert to PJs as soon as I get home from university so no worries about overwearing). What, in your opinion, are the best styles for someone with an A or B cup?
ghostingthespace asked: What's a bathing corset for?
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abethebabelincoln asked: Hi! I just wanted to thank you for running such a fantastic blog! I love historical fashion and everything you post is just beautiful. I hope you keep running this blog for a long time, because I like to look at it when I'm feeling sad. It always cheers me up to see all of the beautiful and elegant clothes you post. So, thanks again :)
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Before I post some 1860s fashions, I just have to...
I’ve gotten so many comments and messages and so, so much love lately! It’s quite appreciated!
Buckets of love from your mod,
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ceepackrun asked: Just want to let you know I'm loving all the corsetry you've been posting. I love corsets and their history -- I did my senior thesis on exactly that -- and it's nice to find someone else who does too! :D
vonreiter asked: Thank you SO much for posting all those lovely corsets! I design and make historically inspired corsets, they were such an inspiration! Please keep them coming :)
