Making an Impression
Dorothy Mercier: widow of an artist (and a painter herself), Mercier went into business after the death of her husband, …
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Cakes and Honey
Watercolor cakes: first invented by William Reeves in 1766 and sold in an improved form in 1780, watercolor cakes made …
The East Indies Trade
Like any good Rhode Island trader, I am pleased to announce the acquisition of some India silks. To be fair, …
Ballet Arthritique
How was arthritis pain treated in the 18th century? One option was the mustard plaster, which operates on the principle …
The Authenticity Challenge
We’re going up to Minute Man on August 24, or at least that’s the plan. We have hostages to exchange …
Aspirational Shopping
So, I always thought that window shopping was a product of the late 19th or early 20th century, the plate …
Chintz? Check!
Because I am prey to a pretty print as much as the next princess costume blogger tenant farmer’s wife, I thought …
In the Grip of La Grippe
I had a cold this week past, and quite miserable it made me, too. It got me thinking about illness, …
