Category Archives: Costume

Books I’ve Been Lusting After Lately

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Some brand new, some fairly new ones here: English Country Houses Interiors by Jeremy Musson I love any books by Musson.       Bergere, Poke and Cottage: Understanding Early Nineteenth Century Headwear by Serena Dyer I am really in … Continue reading →

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Postcard Collection: Ladies or Valentines Edition

Posted on February 14, 2010 by

Some more of my collection: First is a vintage Valentine’s card franked February 14th, 1901 and is my only American postcard.  The lucky lady is Miss Rubie Bray of Bethlehem, PA. The second pretty Sarah card has not been franked, … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Edward I With a Touch of Regency

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

Longtime readers may remember I bought an original watercolour of Eleanor some years ago.  I’ve just come across a comission the same artist has completed of her husband Edward I! I do like it – just wish it wasn’t modelled … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Haunted by Venice?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

For some reason at the beginning of this week, for at least three nights in a row I dreamt about Venice.  Why?  I just don’t know.  I haven’t watched, read, looked at or otherwise done anything remotely involving Venice.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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History Books I’d Like to Get My Hands On

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

Been thinking about these a lot lately, keep updating and trimming the list.  Have absolutely no space in the house either, but who cares… Here are my top books that I want to own: Sir Thomas Lawrence: the Artist by … Continue reading →

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The Victorian Album

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I finally managed to finish photographing my Victorian album!  I know, it has taken me forever – but I have so many projects to get through at any one time. A brief introduction for any of you that don’t know, … Continue reading →

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The Models

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

Very pretty shampoo advertising cards dating from the 1920s.  The final picture is my favourite.

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A Soul for the Souls

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

I’ve been thinking about the upcoming Armistice (11 November) and the souls that were and are being lost in times of conflict. I think I will write more about this next week at a more appropriate time, but offer one … Continue reading →

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The Lost Souls

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

These 2 are photographs mounted on postcards.  As you can see, they are probably from the First World War period.  I often wonder in these cases, whether the person photographed survived or not. These are the last of my pictures.  … Continue reading →

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The Keeper Family

Posted on August 20, 2008 by

To follow on from my Motleys post, these are 3 photos I will probably be keeping. When looking at the back of the images I noticed they have ‘Mother’, ‘Father’ and ‘Lilian’ inscribed on them.  I am particularly fond of … Continue reading →

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