18th century clothing - Kirsten Hammerstrom

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Once Upon A Time…

Posted on March 14, 2014 by kittycalash

This is the third set of these paper dolls (Educational Activity) I have owned. The very first set was given to me by my mother, Lo, at the Dawn of Time, in the...

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The Birth-Night Ball (a preview)

Posted on February 24, 2014 by kittycalash

Photos by a real photographer won’t be available for another two weeks (patience, Iago, patience) but Mr S and I had a lovely time, high-heeled shoes exc...

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Hair-raising

Posted on February 22, 2014 by kittycalash

We are going to a ball tonight, and while I am looking forward to seeing Sew 18th Century and the lovely Mr and Mrs B among other friends, this is a different k...

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Quaker Dress

Posted on February 17, 2014 by kittycalash

I’m still struggling with the Quaker Dress conundrum, both because I want a challenge and I want to be as accurate as I can be. So, not unlike my stubborn...