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Drafted 1902 Faux Fur Muff and Capelet: Sewing Journal
A Sewing Journal - 1890 to 1912  /  December 10, 2013

Drafted 1902 Faux Fur Muff and Capelet: Sewing Journal

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Pleating a yellow skirt of 1900 to 1910: Sewing Journal
A Sewing Journal - 1890 to 1912  /  December 8, 2013

Pleating a yellow skirt of 1900 to 1910: Sewing Journal

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Two La Mode Illustree 1912 Batiste Blouses: Sewing Journal
A Sewing Journal - 1890 to 1912  /  December 1, 2013

Two La Mode Illustree 1912 Batiste Blouses: Sewing Journal

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Walking through the First Oval Office: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels  /  November 16, 2013

Walking through the First Oval Office: Colonial Williamsburg

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1781 Battle of the Hook Reenactment near Gloucester Point
Virginia 1781 Campaign - American Revolution  /  October 20, 2013

1781 Battle of the Hook Reenactment near Gloucester Point

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Military History Bedroom for a Teen: House Remodel
French Country House - Virginia Lafayette Style  /  October 18, 2013

Military History Bedroom for a Teen: House Remodel

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An 18th Century Aqua Silk Hat with Organdy Trim and Pearls
18th Century Sewing Journal  /  September 23, 2013

An 18th Century Aqua Silk Hat with Organdy Trim and Pearls

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The lovely Colonial Williamsburg Artwork of Caesar Monturano
French Country House - Virginia Lafayette Style  /  September 17, 2013

The lovely Colonial Williamsburg Artwork of Caesar Monturano

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Auditioning stays, bum roll, silk gown: Sewing Journal
18th Century Sewing Journal  /  September 8, 2013

Auditioning stays, bum roll, silk gown: Sewing Journal

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1495 Venetian Gown restyled for College: Sewing Journal
Family Traditions  /  September 5, 2013

1495 Venetian Gown restyled for College: Sewing Journal

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