Company Manners
At this time of year, when many of us are preparing for holiday get-togethers, we can fall into worry more than anticipation. We want everything to be perfect. But in reality, aren’t some… Continue reading
Tag Archive: 1850s
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Ladies of the Clipper Ship Prima Donna
One of my ongoing topics to research is the history of sails. Lately, I came across these 19th century clipper ship cards, that are just too good to keep to myself. Only the… Continue reading
A Belle and a Wild Child
It’s August, it’s hot, and I have plans to only work on projects that involve sitting still and sipping cooling drinks. One that fits the bill is cataloging the antique photographs I’ve collected… Continue reading
Shadows of the Past
Three years ago when I was photographing this dress from the 1800s, I got to wondering how it would look by candlelight, the way it was seen when it was new, 170 years… Continue reading
Not So Run-of-the-Mill
The best part about collecting textiles is getting to really look at them. Books just can’t show enough details, and in museums, the few textiles that are on display are usually set too… Continue reading