Diary of a Mantua Maker
Monday, July 9, 2012

Shoe Q&A

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Here are answers to many of the questions I've been asked online and at events over the last few weeks.  I'd love to keep adding to...
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Chemise Gown

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Last night I met up with a group organized by Julie Rockhold for a dinner at Christiana Cambells.  I had purchased striped cotton lawn from...
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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Cornwallis' Advance on Yorktown

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In the summer of 1781 the British troops were advancing towards Williamsburg.  Just across the river from Jamestown is a plantation known a...
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Louis XV Shoes 2

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I had an idea during this past weekends events (which I'll talk about shortly).  I found that people were extremely curious about shoem...
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Monday, April 16, 2012

Louis XV Shoes

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If the mystery shoes weren't obvious from the last hint, they certainly will be now! I'm aiming for a 1720-40 style of English orig...
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Mystery Shoes

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In one of my last posts, I put up a picture of my modified last to see if anyone could guess the date.  I think it was quite an interesting ...
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Vintage Finds

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There are a number of antique shops within a very short drive of where I live.  For better, or worse, my pocket book and I are gradually get...
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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Shoes 2

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My second pair is now officially finished!  And fits perfectly.  I'll get to put them to the test tomorrow night, so long as the rain st...
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