“Portrait of George Washington’s Cook,” Gilbert Stuart 1797
For more information on this gentleman, known as Hercules, read here and here. He was a slave and eventual cook to Washington, and escaped to freedom from Washington’s Virginia plantation on the former president’s 65th birthday.

“Portrait of George Washington’s Cook,” Gilbert Stuart 1797

For more information on this gentleman, known as Hercules, read here and here. He was a slave and eventual cook to Washington, and escaped to freedom from Washington’s Virginia plantation on the former president’s 65th birthday.

fashionsfromhistory:

Boots
1700s
English 

THE REAL FUCKING DEAL.

fashionsfromhistory:

Boots

1700s

English 

THE REAL FUCKING DEAL.

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18thcenturylove:

Hannukah (18th century). Unknown artist.

18thcenturylove:

Hannukah (18th century). Unknown artist.

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Amazing tiny statue of a peddler from Marie Antoinette’s private collection. The chest he’s carrying is incredible. Also, I want his boots.

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Tags: 18th century

Having a case of serious boot envy.

Having a case of serious boot envy.

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I’ve always loved alcove beds. And reading nooks. And anyplace, really, where I can tuck myself away from the world.

I’ve always loved alcove beds. And reading nooks. And anyplace, really, where I can tuck myself away from the world.

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What Hellraisers wear for a relaxing evening at home. Wait, do they ever have relaxing evenings at home?

What Hellraisers wear for a relaxing evening at home. Wait, do they ever have relaxing evenings at home?

(Source: omgthatdress, via roselerner)

roselerner:

Last week I cooked a semi-authentic Regency dinner using recipes from an 18th century cookbook.  Pease-porridge, onion pie, fried sausages and potato cakes, yum!  I’m blogging about it over at History Hoydens today!

roselerner:

Last week I cooked a semi-authentic Regency dinner using recipes from an 18th century cookbook.  Pease-porridge, onion pie, fried sausages and potato cakes, yum!  I’m blogging about it over at History Hoydens today!

Looks like the heroine of DEVIL’S KISS is plying her trade.

Looks like the heroine of DEVIL’S KISS is plying her trade.

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This is what happens when the Hellraisers throw a cheese party.