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French Fashion Prints Photoshop

Just playing around with new Photoshop filters. Changed 200 year old print into painting... lots of fun.

Chester-The-Cat, died June 26, 2015.

My darling little guy, Chester.
I miss you sweetie.
I'm so sorry

I came across a photo of my cat Chester, in which he looks really mean.... Thought I'd make it into a poster... or 3 or 4 posters.

Sheridan Australia Duvet Cover from late 1980s

Sheridan of Australia (their bedding used to be wonderful) Duvet cover from the late 80s, "Capricorn" by Australian artist Ken Done.

Sheridan of Australia "Capricorn" duvet cover by artist Ken Done.

Lady in Purple Dress, Costume Parisien

Fostoria Baroque Depression Glass, Green

Fostoria Baroque Elegant Depression Glass, Green. I think the designer was George Sakier who designed a lot of glass for Fostoria. For this set I have the 3 stick candelabras and also the bowl!  Photo taken of my display shelf.

Miss Buncle's Book • DE Stevenson

These must be the most charming book covers I've come across in a long time.  And the books are delightful, too!

Inuit Ivory (walrus tusk)Bear Salt/Pepper Shakers, circa 1920s

Here are some photos I took of 4 walrus-tusk-ivory bear salt/pepper shakers my grandmother acquired in 1920s Alaska.  Probably Inuit.

FOSTORIA BAROQUE CANDLESTICKS, RED PAIR & AMETHYST PAIR, DEPRESSION GLASS, GEORGE SAKIER

Here are some unusual Fostoria Baroque pattern candle holders, in Red-Amberina and Purple (Amethyst).  I also Baroque green, cobalt blue, and wisteria (pale lavender). I'll be taking photos in the next few days.

FOSTORIA BAROQUE CANDLESTICKS, AMETHYST

FOSTORIA BAROQUE CANDLESTICKS, RED Or "Amberina"

Fostoria Depression glass, Baroque Amethyst (purple) candle-holders, designed by George Sakier

Fostoria Depression glass, Baroque Red (Amberina) candle-holders,  designed by George Sakier

Striped fur-lined pelisse. Lady at Seashore.

Empire Lady & Dog

Book Covers and Christmas Cards

Browsing thru Amazon's Kindle Regencys I came across this book http://www.amazon.com/Greetings-Season-Stories-Barbara-Metzger-ebook/dp/B00GA2AS54/ref=pd_sim_kstore_71, which I naturally purchased.  I thought I'd add another picture for the cover.  Can't review the book, as I haven't read it yet, but it looks promising.  I'm rather flattered that they used my image, but [tossing head]. I wish I'd got a little credit, maybe a link to my (long neglected because my daughter HOGS the scanner all the time! Also I'm writing.) Blog.

I always wanted the gorgeous fashion plates from Ackermann's, Costume Parisien, Ladies Magazine (and others) to be used as book covers, and its gratifying to see it finally being done, though sadly, not very well. At least, not as well as my efforts.

http://athousandpix.blogspot.com/2011/09/regency-christmas-card2-2011.html
http://athousandpix.blogspot.com/2011/08/regency-christmas-cards.html

This original print is in such great condition it really didn't need any fixing up. But I did anyway. Note the "V" in the lower left corner. I believe that is the signature of the artist, H Vernet.

Costume Parisien 

Costume Parisien

Costume Parisien, before & after

Costume Parisien Fashion Plate

La Belle Assemblee Sept 1807

I'm having difficulty scanning from the center of the book, as you can see by the blurring on the left side of the fashion plate.  I finally broke down and ordere a "hand scanner", which will arrive some time next week.

La Belle Assemblee September 1807

July 1807 La Belle Assemblie

Mob Cap

La Bell Assemblee, Princess of Wales

 

I'm having a little trouble scanning these. Even with my "new, improved" scanner. Some of the fashion plates are actually crammed into the binding of the book. I don't think even cutting them out (sacrilege!) would work.