The Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion author Karolina Żebrowska shares her opinion on Bridgerton Season 4 costumes so far. I think she's pretty fair!
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My first live appearance in 2026! Writing History: Spilling the Secrets will be hosted by @afstewartauthor.bsky.social on January 17 at 4 p.m. EST.
It's about every aspect of being a historical fiction/fantasy #writer - can't wait!
Hope to see you there!
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A very small baby Eastern gray squirrel. It stands and eats a walnut.
A little baby squirrel found its way to the food I put out! Such a tiny one! 😍
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Let's close out the year with a post via Patreon (available to everyone) about my antique and vintage pet photo collection!
Take a peek at these sweet animals who were loved enough to have their photo taken and saved for all these decades.
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#oldphotos #19thc #pets
Thanks for the insight!
Typical 1840s skirt that is wide but not nearly as wide as they would be in the 1860s. The dress is black and plain, the other real decoration being gathers on either side of the chest.
Two-piece black linsey-woolsey dress. Bodice likely bloomer top, 1840s. —Augusta Auctions
Sold today for $600 as a rare piece.
Does anyone know if this is rare because of the material?
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That’s in incredible shape!
Gown with a more square neckline and center-front white buttons, culminating in a teal flower at the waist that matches the gown. Around the waist, around the neckline, and down the sides and bottom of the overskirt are stripes of white and teal. The overskirt opens in the front to reveal the white tulle and a shining teal hem. The gown is short-sleeved, with lace at the end of each sleeve.
1867 silk satin ball gown w/tulle that was replaced around 1980 for preservation. Fitted bodice, draped overskirt.
"Its soft, heavenly color palette and luxurious textures embody the romantic elegance and meticulous craftsmanship of the era."
—Unveiling Vintage Fashion; The Fashion
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1898 two-piece cream wave-patterned silk satin over printed with small dots. Black silk organza and jet passementerie trim.
1890 two-piece ecru silk gown with patterned silk crepe organza overlay and woven silver bead trim.
—Augusta Auctions
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The dress from the front. It has the typical 1860s silhouette with a more cinched waist and very full skirt.
Embroidered insert at neck with a number of pretty and delicate designs. At the very top of the neck is a small flower with half circles in either direction. Down from that come three separate fine and more transparent lace with a floral design. Around and between those are more floral designs, and below and on either side of all of that are loop designs.
Late 1860s white cotton mull dress with Madeira embroidered insert at neck and fitted cuffs.
Center-back mother of pearl buttons.
[Augusta Auctions]
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I love them too! So beautiful!
Left: 2-piece nutmeg wool & silk blend dinner dress. Fronded silk tulle overlay to bodice, embroidered w/copper metallic iridescent beading & black beaded fringe. Black Chantilly lace Right: 2-piece cocoa-brown silk faille w/ruched sienna silk satin ribbon trim Chemical lace to cuffs Detached original band collar
Left: 2-piece nutmeg wool & silk blend dinner dress.
Fronded silk tulle overlay to bodice embroidered w/copper metallic iridescent beading & black beaded fringe.
Black Chantilly lace.
Right: 2-piece cocoa-brown silk faille w/ruched sienna silk satin ribbon trim.
—Augusta Auctions
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That’s great, so happy you were able to do that!
YESSSSS
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
1880s two-piece pumpkin silk velvet plush with bombazine bodice and back skirt panel. Cast metal center-front button closures.
1880s two-piece maroon silk velvet plush with smocked purple silk satin center-front panel over glass and metal button closures.
—Augusta Auctions
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Late 1880s three-piece cinnamon silk faille dress
Dinner bodice w/iridescent beaded & corded passementerie applique
Day bodice w/ciselé velvet reveres & flared cuffs, cream silk center-front plastron, scalloped silk satin ribbon ruffle to hem
[Augusta Auctions]
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1856 two-piece cocoa-brown silk taffeta day dress
Dusty-rose silk braid terminating in hand-knotted fringe as applied collar, bell sleeves, and peplum
Center-front two-tone cloth-covered button closures
Trained skirt, cartridge-pleated center-back
[Augusta Auctions]
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A page from Graham’s Magazine with color illustrations. One lady sits and wears a white off-the-shoulder dress with a pretty pink flower and green leaf design that runs shoulder to shoulder as well as down either side of the front of the skirt. The motif is also reflect in her hair. One lady stands in a long-sleeved light pink dress with one pink bow at the center front and a few draped with the top skirt down either side of the front. She wears a white bonnet with a teal feather and teal ribbon tied in a bow under her chin.
Happy October!
Fashions from the October 1847 issue of Graham’s Magazine.
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June 1870 Godey's Lady's Book
Right: Percale suit. Green underskirt trimmed w/plaited ruffles; upper skirt & waist of green & white stripe. Edge cut in turrets bound w/green w/a quilling above them. Waist basque cut in turrets. Coat sleeves. Green straw hat trimmed w/feather & satin.
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June 1870 Godey's Lady's Book
Left: Walking suit. Underskirt of lilac grenadine, trimmed w/fringe & satin; the upper skirt of black silk, trimmed to correspond. Short sacque, w/revers of satin, w/coat sleeves & hanging sleeves over them. Lilac crape bonnet, trimmed w/lilac flowers.
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Bronze-green silk satin day dress.
Yoke ruffle and below-the-elbow ruffle over shaped sleeves. Silk box-pleated ribbon trim around cuff.
Center-front hook & eye closure.
Fitted inset waistband with cartridge pleating at center back.
Possibly Quaker.
[Augusta Auctions]
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One of my squirrel friends had babies! Here's one of them. Look how little she is!
@gallifreygamgee.bsky.social, here's the most adventurous one!
Love your shirts! Beautiful but also comfortable looking.
#FashionHistory
"The fashions during this time allowed the textiles to stand out because of the vast surface areas of the skirt and a relatively minimal amount of excess trim."
Left: 1870s two-piece day dress. Tan, black & white striped cotton. Bone buttons. Gored skirt. Gathers at center back.
Right: 1904 two-piece afternoon dress. White pina fiber w/embroidered black dots. White lace & black velvet ribbon trim. Center back waist bow.
[Augusta Auctions]
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Beautiful ensemble with a lovely large ribbon to tie the overjacket closed at the top. The color and material of the overjacket is reflected in the godets and the center-front material under the mother of pearl buttons.
In this photo, the bodice and skirt are together, separate from the overjacket. We can see the puff at the top of the long sleeve, adding interest to the bodice.
Autumn is coming! 🍂
1888 three-piece silk taffeta & velvet ensemble.
Bodice with velvet faux vest front.
Passementerie to reverse & cuff.
Dyed MOP buttons with silver inlay.
Matching velvet frock coat-style overjacket.
Skirt with pleated silk velvet godets.
[Augusta Auctions]
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1860s black wool twill resist-block-printed paisley maternity wrapper.
Silk velvet-covered center-front button closures.
Free-falling collar in a V shape at center back.
Attached half belt, back peplum.
[Augusta Auctions]
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Aww thank you so much, my BDFF! Every day I’m grateful for your friendship and your kind heart. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
