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1792 – Here I come!
18th Century · Getting dressed

1792 – Here I come!

1. July 20154. May 2018 Maren SofieLeave a comment

So, I had a little photo shoot with my darling (patient and luckily quite childish) mother, and here are the results! I also did my hair and makeup to the best of my abilities... 18th century cosmetics consisted mainly of two different products: Blanc (white powder, often made up with lead or mercury, and hence… Continue reading 1792 – Here I come!

A nightgown fit for a Queen!
18th Century · history lesson

A nightgown fit for a Queen!

20. April 20154. May 2018 Maren Sofie5 Comments

I am done with my Chemise a la Reine! And what a garment this is! The Chemise a la Reine, also known as the Gaulle or the chemise dress, was originally designet by Rose Bertin for no other than Queen Marie Antoinette, and based on the loose, light cotton dresses women wore in the West-Indies.… Continue reading A nightgown fit for a Queen!

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Have something very #feminine for #victorianmarch 💃
Have something slightly more #masculine for #victorianmarch 😁
I had such a good time today, having #afternoontea with such lovely people! Got to wear my smocked #teagown for the first time too 💖💜
Day 18 of #victorianmarch by @ladyrebeccafashions is #outdoors ☀️ really ready for a bit of spring now! This is from #odalstunet museum last summer 💚
Day 17 og #victorianmarch by @ladyrebeccafashions is #casualfriday 😁 so have a chill picture of me being very casual after a long, hot day of #victorian #cooking on the wood fired stove at #odalstunet ☀️

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