Monthly Archives: August 2012

Victorian Parlorcraft Circle: Handmade Bow Ties, Suspenders, and Arm Garters!

Special guest presenter Noam graciously shared his handmade bowties, suspenders, and arm garters with the Parlorcraft Circle, and talked about how he taught himself to make these historically-inspired items! Then Circle members made their own bow ties. Here are some … Continue reading

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Second Annual Antagonistics Weekend: The Victorian Art of Self-Defense

On July 28-29, 2012, The New York Nineteenth Century Society presented the second annual Antagonistics Weekend, presenting Bartitsu, the Victorian art of self-defense, to New York City. Mark P. Donnelly, Professore di Armes and a noted Bartitsu instructor, taught the … Continue reading

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