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The Victorian Needle: Kristen: Ethical Selling Practices of the Reenacting Community
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Monday, September 1, 2014. Kristen: Ethical Selling Practices of the Reenacting Community. If you haven't probably guessed already, I own a business attached to the blog. This year I formed my own little sutlery at the Jackson, MI event. The Victorian Needle. Had a lovely weekend with Jewels Victoriana. And I learned so much! Room for improvement, and when you feel you know it all, well that. Is perhaps the most ignorant of all. What does the final product price reflect? Because she writes posts like this.
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The Victorian Needle: July 2015
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Sunday, July 26, 2015. In Memory of Dolly. So I'm finally ready to do this. I'll start with a question. Have you ever felt both extreme loss and happiness, both in the same moment? Think tears of sadness mixed with joy. That's been my odd experience handling the death of my Grandma Dolly earlier in July. I always wished that I had my Grandma's blue eyes! This blog post is for her. My Dad, Patty, and Uncle. She loved going on the boat with my Grandpa. She never remarried, and always missed him. A visit fr...
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The Victorian Needle: March 2015
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Sutler Fun at the Kalamazoo Living History Show. I had the pleasure of setting up The Victorian Needle alongside my friend Liz's shop Jewels Victoriana. At the Kalamazoo Living History Show this past weekend. I've spent the past few months preparing for this weekend.and at least an hour packing our stuff correctly in the car. Photo by Ken Giorlando. This weekend. We set out with high spirits! Or did I become. Photo by Ken Giorlando. The train was a hindrance in tight spaces, so...
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The Victorian Needle: Research
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The Victorian Needle: August 2015
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Hurtful Words: Canceling the Battle of Seccessionville. I feel we as a reenacting community need to be aware, to realize we are not above reproach even in our volunteer educational role. At the very core, a reenactor is a lover of history. Also, I'm interested in continuing any place that attempts to preserve history. My research on Boone Hall has shown a myriad of programs that do just that. Education on slavery, agriculture, and basic 19th century life is essential t...O the...
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The Victorian Needle: November 2014
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Monday, November 24, 2014. Kristen: Lincoln Mourning Ribbons. For this particular post I will focus on the mourning ribbons themselves, rather than the whole spectrum of mourning during that time. For some reason I am fascinated by these little strips of fabric that tied together an entire country through the death of a beloved leader. Oh fabric, that beloved medium. How do social status/financial/political factors play a role in the prevalence of this type of documentation? As the news flashed over the ...
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The Victorian Needle: January 2015
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Word Choice: Understanding Reenactor Language. Language. That beautiful, morphing beast. It twists, turns, and snakes into every crevice of our being. Have you ever covered your mouth after saying something terrible? Or read a letter that made you cry? Heck, a cartoonist in France recently died. For the things he wrote/drew, so the power of language extends beyond just words. Communication is essential for human existence. I love me some communication! Photo by Ken Giorlando.
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The Victorian Needle: June 2015
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Sunday, June 21, 2015. 19th Century Motif: Revival Gold Designs. Time to dust off the keyboard and get back to what I do best (or better? The past two months have been such a whirlwind that I've hardly had time to commit to a lengthy post with documentation. Life rushes in so many whirling currents! I've found myself fascinated by the gold designs in antique jewelry. In a way I've already talked about the Etruscan style; snakes and coral both fit nicely into that category. And the early Piqué. By mid-19t...
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The Victorian Needle: April 2015
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Thursday, April 16, 2015. This, That and Projects. The craziness of Becky's wedding has now passed! I fulfilled my maid of honor duties in a timely, efficient fashion. Some could even say I was bossy.I prefer "natural-born leader," but that's just me! It was an amazing experience, and I found myself tearing up more than a few times. I'm going to nag Becky to do a blog post on her wedding, so I'll only post a few photos. Photos by Ken Giorlando. I really do have it all! Seriously though, researching then ...
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The Victorian Needle: December 2014
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Thursday, December 11, 2014. The 19th Century Skull Motif. Sometimes my research takes me to strange places. Sometimes I want to stay in those strange places. It doesn't always make sense, but if I don't do it I can lose my overall research focus. That minor misdirection is necessary to my peace of mind. So I do apologize. That misdirection includes shopping. Photo by Ken Giorlando. The Skull as Motif. But thank you for illustrating this topic. I want to add your name/book here because you are awesome.
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