G.D. Falksen's Blog, page 1205
December 17, 2012
Annie Oakley (August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926), born Phoebe...
Annie Oakley (August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926), born Phoebe Ann Moses, was an American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter. Oakley’s amazing talent and timely rise to fame led to a starring role in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show, which propelled her to become the first American female superstar.
Oakley’s perhaps most famous trick is being able to repeatedly split a playing card, edge-on, and put several more holes in it before it could touch the ground, while using a .22 caliber rifle, at 90 feet.
Amazing woman.
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Mourning Ensemble | c. 1870
Black mourning...
Mourning Ensemble | c. 1870
Black mourning dress reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) of the United Kingdom in the second half of the 19th century. Queen Victoria wore mourning from the death of her husband, Prince Albert (1819-1861), until her own death. With these standards in place, it was considered a social requisite to don black from anywhere between three months to two and a half years while grieving for a loved one or monarch. The stringent social custom existed for all classes and was available at all price points. Those who could not afford the change of dress often altered and dyed their regular garments black. The amount of black to be worn was dictated by several different phases of mourning; full mourning ensembles were solid black while half mourning allowed the wearer to add a small amount of white or purple. Mourning clothing tended to follow the fashionable silhouette of the period, much like this exquisitely finished full mourning dress. This dress shows typical high style 1870s touches such as asymmetry, the bustle back and decorative hem details. The refined details are worked in black crinkled crepe, a common textile used for mourning attire, which indicates that the owner may have had the garment produced for a special occasion.
Ian McKellen - Bohemian Rhapsody (Hobbit Edition)
Celebrating...
Ian McKellen - Bohemian Rhapsody (Hobbit Edition)
Celebrating the release of “The Hobbit,” a dramatic interpretation of “Bohemian Rhapsody” as if it were performed by actor Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Featuring a very, very special guest…..
This needs to be an actual movie.
Hollywood, get on it.
This needs to be an actual movie.
Hollywood, get on it.
December 16, 2012
This fantastic dress was made by TIETOJA MINUSTA
You can find...
This fantastic dress was made by TIETOJA MINUSTA
You can find more photos of this dress and other wonderful things she has made here
