I came across a book excerpt that described a French embroiderer in the court of Louis XIV – his techniques, materials, and customers¹. I quickly bought the book, The Queen’s Embroiderer by Joan… Continue reading
We’re all tired of the new restrictions on our lives, but of course, it could be worse! Lately I have read three books about people experiencing lock-ups they were powerless to escape, and… Continue reading
Last week, in one of my favorite used book stores, I found the book Women’s Worlds: The Art and Life of Mary Ellen Best 1809-1891. Mary Ellen Best was a professional artist active… Continue reading
The original caption is “Women Rivet Heaters and Passers On, Ship Construction Work. Navy Yard, Pugent Sound, Washington.” Taken May 29, 1919. Most of them are wearing proper boots with heels, but a… Continue reading
The Wide, Wide World by Susan Warner (1851) is the story of a young girl who is sent to live with an unwelcoming aunt, while her parents go to Europe hoping to return… Continue reading
I cannot adequately express how much I love this book — The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish. Author Linda Przybyszewski tells the story of the early 20th… Continue reading
For my celebration of Women’s History Month, I am officially appointing myself Founder of the Mary Sophie Young Fan Club. I first heard of Dr. Mary Sophie Young back in 2006, when I… Continue reading
We wrapped up our recent visit to Big Bend with a short stay in Marfa, Texas. Marfa is famous for its mystery lights, (written about even before cars were invented), for its reputation… Continue reading
I thought we might all enjoy this little peek into the past. In 1894, J. L. Nichols published Safe Methods of Business, in which he devoted two whole pages (out of 338) to “Teaching… Continue reading
