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Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis: Gold Mine of Blue Jeans
Historical Sewing Inspirations  /  January 2, 2016

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis: Gold Mine of Blue Jeans

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Christmas Trip to Norway, via Union Station in Washington DC
Visiting Washington DC  /  December 28, 2015

Christmas Trip to Norway, via Union Station in Washington DC

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A Fancy Party Dress amidst Christmas Preparations
Family & Traditions  /  December 26, 2015

A Fancy Party Dress amidst Christmas Preparations

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1957 Changeable Red-Black Silk Taffeta Dress
Sewing Historically  /  December 6, 2015

1957 Changeable Red-Black Silk Taffeta Dress

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A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels  /  November 30, 2015

A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg

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Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants at Tufton Farm
Virginia Manor - Monticello  /  October 17, 2015

Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants at Tufton Farm

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18th Century Silk Breeches for young boy: Sewing Journal
1770s Sewing Journey  /  September 30, 2015

18th Century Silk Breeches for young boy: Sewing Journal

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George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge
Virginian - Thomas Jefferson  /  August 30, 2015

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge

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Patrick Henry grandchildren named after Lafayette: Red Hill
Virginian - Patrick Henry  /  August 16, 2015

Patrick Henry grandchildren named after Lafayette: Red Hill

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Floating 19th Century Style on the C&O Canal in Maryland
Visiting Maryland  /  August 9, 2015

Floating 19th Century Style on the C&O Canal in Maryland

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