Recollections

History-inspired fashions designed and made in the USA to celebrate your historic moments. Specializing in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

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What a great weekend to binge a popular - not blockbuster - period drama that you may not have seen. Head over to our Facebook page for a full list at Recollections Clothing.

Grantchester (Amazon), Dickinson (Apple), The Gilded Age (HBO),
Belle (Amazon) & so many more!

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A bitter cold weekend deserves a relaxed few days our Victorian nightgown: made of thick, soft flannel it's a customer favorite. Check it out at https://t.co/PvnJyFkmaM
#Victorian fashion #1900's #flannel nightgown

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Aprons! Who doesn't love an apron to protect their precious period clothing? Winter aprons on sale at Recollections.
# https://t.co/2v1tggh2fT #Victorian clothing #Historic costumes

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What a versatile cape for all eras; from Renaissance to Victorian to Steampunk. Imagine your next holiday event in this cape...
#Victorian fashion #Renaissance Fair #Steampunk fashion
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Check out the world's first artificial ice rink in Manchester, England, at https://t.co/roOXAqQr1d.

#The Manchester Real Ice Skating Company
#Victorian era #Recollections.biz #Victorian Amusements

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It's cold and dreary in our neighborhood: Who else is cold? Find out how people kept warm through the ages at https://t.co/2v1tggh2fT #winter warmth #fashion history #Victorian era #historical costuming #Coats Through the Ages

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Meet William Morris, one of the most prolific designers of the Arts & Crafts movement. This movement believed in fine craftsmanship (a reaction to all of the "new" machine made everything). They stressed the importance of inspiration from nature, simplicity and utility.

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Read all about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his pioneering ski trip. Google "An Alpine Pass on 'Ski" by the author!

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The ancient game of checkers has many names: "checkers" in North America, "draughts" in England, and in France the delicate "le jeu plaisant de dames" (a pleasant game for women.) These two dresses would be at home in the Regency! #checkers #recollections.biz #judithdress

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She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies....

Lord Byron
#Regency #Tuesday is poetry day #Byron in Rome

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Recollections Sale! 20% off all regularly priced HISTORIC clothing until midnight January 2nd. Use code SERENITY

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19th Century Quotable Romantic Moments - https://t.co/cwPpN3Pc8X From Jane Austen and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, to the Bronte sisters, we’re going explore some of the romantic quotes associated with them.

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A short history of witches’ hats - https://t.co/DLOc6deyVp If you are attending a Halloween party this year, arm yourself with a great conversation starter with this look at the history of witches’ hats.

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Celebrating the connection between women and horses - https://t.co/55xC0ObtQu
How one of our customers, Sarah Mognoni, is celebrating the connection between women and horses and keeping the tradition alive.

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Ready to get in the Halloween spirit, Victorian style? From headless photography, taxidermy hats, and professional funeralgoers, the Victorians had some rather spooky traditions! Read more in our blog post "Spooky Victorian Traditions."

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Have luxury, will travel. 19th-century dressing cases - https://t.co/TLN620P6HO A look at traveling dressing cases from the past, and what was kept in them.

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19th century spicy trinkets: Nutmeg graters - https://t.co/8F0IcvcxRF Many 18th and 19th century women carry nutmeg graters in their pockets, but whatever for??

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Art documenting the Belle Epoque life - https://t.co/67g9wCAL2U Isn’t it hard to imagine people getting so dressed up on a daily basis? During the Belle Epoque, they certainly put a lot of effort into each outfit!

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Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most famous looks - https://t.co/FwnocO0OZZ Remembering Queen Elizabeth II with a look at the stories behind five of her most famous fashion choices.