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Victorian Craft: Queen Victoria’s Dog
October 14, 2010 – 3:26 am | 2,911 Comments
Victorian Craft: Queen Victoria’s Dog

An image of Queen Victoria’s dog, ceremoniously lying upon a cushion, was a popular needlework subject throughout her reign. You can create your own “royal” pillow, piano stool, or footstool cover from an original Berlin pattern.

Chiswick House Gardens
October 7, 2010 – 3:28 am | 5,774 Comments
Chiswick House Gardens

A recent restoration aimed to restore the special character of the Gardens, making them a source of beauty, inspiration and recreation for visitors from across the world.

Fashioning Fashion: 1700–1915
September 1, 2010 – 3:08 am | 5,783 Comments
Fashioning Fashion: 1700–1915

A fascinating look at the details of luxurious textiles, exacting tailoring techniques, and lush trimmings.

Next Best Thing to Being There
May 20, 2010 – 3:07 am | 3,803 Comments
Next Best Thing to Being There

Unable to visit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to experience one of the most visually dramatic exhibitions of women’s antique and vintage fashion? Try the next best thing to being there!
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