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Category Archives: Vintage
AG Doll Clothes, Vintage Version, With Bed and Trunk
They’re vintage because I made them for Noilette, when she was very little. Years ago, before Mattel bought American Girl, the dolls (and their clothing) were excellent quality (unlike the books, which, despite their “educational” pretensions, are pretty weak all … Continue reading
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FIT Exhibit: The Sporting Life
One of the myriad nearly-secret pleasures of New York City is the museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Admission is free, and the gallery is always full of slightly eclectic, fascinating garments. Until November 5, 2011, the exhibit is … Continue reading
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Paper Modness
Shams, of Communing With Fabric, has a post up today about two surprisingly chic dresses made from candy wrappers, which reminded me of this post, which has been languishing in my queue since February. This particular dress isn’t exactly made … Continue reading
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Early Olfas
The US Park Service maintains a printing office and bindery at 320 Market Street in Philadelphia. Using replica presses, Park Service employees demonstrate 18th century printing presses and discuss printing in the era of Benjamin Franklin. It’s a fascinating look … Continue reading
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Vintage Nurse’s Cape
Mr. Noile and I found this cape in an antique shop this summer. It fit perfectly, so how could we resist it? It needs a bit of pressing, but here it is on my dummy: Based on its construction, and … Continue reading
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