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Ca. 1866 Brown Gown - A Close-Up Look

September 06, 2020

1860s 19th century research

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Fashion History Methodology - new video!

August 22, 2020

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Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate I

August 18, 2020

1780s 18th century hair hats Magasin des Modes

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The Pink Pingat

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Sixteenth Century Venetian Dress

January 18, 2020

16th century Italy research

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Hyde Hall Planning: 1830s Chemises

January 11, 2020

1830s 1840s pattern undergarments

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