Sunday, 30 April 2017
Friday, 28 April 2017
“Sprang interlinked:” The Construction of Eighteenth-Century British Army Sashes.
(I am now using Firefox to upload images to this blog. Chrome not allowing me to use images!).
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Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Saturday, 22 April 2017
Pattens in the 18th Century – a sensible way of keeping dresses off the filthy streets.
Pattens from circa 1720, shown courtesy of the V&A
More Here At: Georgian Gentleman http://mikerendell.com/pattens-in-the-18th-century-a-sensible-way-of-keeping-dresses-off-the-filthy-streets/
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Sunday, 16 April 2017
"Once Upon a Time": The Revolutionary War Charleville Muskets
"Once Upon a Time": The Revolutionary War Charleville Muskets: In 1717, the French infantry standardized their first flintlock musket to be issued to all troops. While it is more correctly called a ...
Friday, 14 April 2017
An original 18th century sundial compass.
A small sundial by Michael Butterfield of Paris brought a big price
at a Massachusetts auction recently. The unusual octagonal silver antique sold
for $3,198. Cowles Syndicate photo.
Thursday, 13 April 2017
Chocolate Preparation & Serving Vessels in Early North America.
An 18th century chocolate house in London England.
Saturday, 1 April 2017
Construction workers unearth 18th century ship in Alexandria, MAC Lab helps excavate
Merchant Ship.
I wonder how many more 18th century items there are waiting to be found out there?
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