Among the several riveting discoveries disclosed in Tiya Miles’ book “The Dawn of Detroit—A Chronicle of Slavery and Freedom in the City of Straits” (The New Press, 2017) is the extended discussion on Elizabeth Denison Forth.
The history of an old church on Grosse Ile is a remarkable tale of slavery and opportunity in early Detroit. Here's the story of the church's founder, Elizabeth Denison Forth, an ex-slave who became the first black woman to own property in Michigan.
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The year that marked the middle of the 19th century was a turning point for most of the world ― just two years before, Europe was tangled in a series of
The year that marked the middle of the 19th century was a turning point for most of the world ― just two years before, Europe was tangled in a series of
From the African Choir posing like Vogue models to an Abyssinian prince adopted by an explorer, a new exhibition spotlights the first black people ever photographed in Britain, writes Sean O’Hagan
This Christmas Cloak and Bonnet set were made of black velveteen, cranberry red moire and cluny lace. The capelette is detachable. Both capelete and cloak are fully lined with a black cotton. The bonnet is lined with moire and the same was used for the trim and ties on the bonnet.
This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for a Empire / Regency dress made from printed cotton or plain silk, worn about 1810. Sewing pattern for apron, cap and fichu are included. Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information. This sewing pattern shows a dress with overlong sleeves and a front closure after the model of extant dresses about 1810. The front bodice is gathered with drawstrings at neckline and waist, the dress is closed with that tapes at the front. Additionally the front can be hold together with pins. The back bodice is pointed at the center back, emphasizing the skirt´s deep box pleat. The sleeves movement-width is gathered at the back part of the armhole. The front skirt is cut slanted along the side seam, to be sewn on plain along the waist-seam, but reaching the desired width at the hem. Fitted to be worn over stays or a corset. Also suitable for cosplay costumes. →→WHAT YOU RECEIVE←← This is a DIGITAL pattern (PDF), you can download both size ranges and languages after payment has been confirmed. The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German. It is a multi-size sewing pattern, you can choose between Sizes US 8-18 (EU 34-44) and Sizes US 20-30 (EU 46-56). A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included in my patterns. The pattern is ready to be printed out on DIN A4 or US Letter. Format DIN A0 to be printed at a plotter / copy-shop comes with a second email at no additional costs. →→HOW MANY PATTERN PAGES TO PRINT←← The sewing pattern itself consists of: Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44): 47 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0 Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): 54 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0 →→PATTERN INFORMATION←← Recommended fabrics: Dress: middleweight cotton fabrics, plain or printed, silk taffeta Lining dress: middleweight linen or cotton fabric Apron: middleweight linen or cotton fabric Cap: light linen or cotton fabric Fabric required: US 8-18 (EU 34-44): Dress:4,2yds. (3,8m) with a width of 51“ (130cm) Dress lining: 1.5 yds. (1,3m) with a width of 51“ (130cm) Apron: 1.6 yds. (1,4m) with a width of 51“ (130cm) without train Cap and fichu: 1.1yds (1m) with a width of 51“ (130cm) narrow cotton tape: 4yds. (4m) cotton twill tape 1“ wide: 4yds. thread button: 4x fancy ribbon for cap about 1“ wide: 2yds US 20-30 (EU 46-56): Dress: 4,5yds. (4,1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm) Dress lining: 1.7 yds. (1,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm) Apron: 1.7 yds. (1,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm) without train Cap and Fichu: 1.2yds (1,1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm) narrow cotton tape: 4.5yds. (4m) cotton twill tape 1“ wide: 6yds. thread button: 4x fancy ribbon for cap about 1“ wide: 2yds
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My daughter, Miss Priss, had an American Girl Christmas. Buried at the bottom of the American Girl gift pile was a book/kit we gave her called Do-it-Yourself Doll Dining. Our kit came with some paper plates, colorful papers, and a book … Continue reading →
Lisette Denison, a freed slave, willed her life savings to build Saint James Episcopal Chapel. (A historical marker located in Grosse Ile in Wayne County, Michigan.)
