Ephemera
Rebel Yell
You are going to need a rebel yell if you are interested in this confederate flag coming up at auction next week. Minimum bid starts at $60,000 and is estimated to fetch $175,000.
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The auction catalog says lot 2373 is a
Spectacular confederate battle flag captured at the Gettysburg campaign…. This flag was captured by Llewellyn [...]
Nephew Buster and Cowgirl Cupid
I have a fun little collection of western valentines and since today is Valentines Day I want to share one with you.
This one has me scratching my head a bit –
Why is cupid throwing a heart lasso at a train?
And do you think that saddle is giving that bare-bottom a bit of [...]
Design History 101: American Rodeo
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Let ‘er Buck, Baby!
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WHOO-WE – Ride’em, Cowgirl!
It is the start of the rodeo season here in Texas, my friends, and we are all over it.
I’m crazy about rodeos – especially the big ones because it’s always a fashion show…and I LOVE fashion shows! So to kick start the season, I’m going to feature some of Double D Ranch’s™ [...]
DoubleTake: January 1990
DoubleTake is a fun monthly feature looking back at the pages of 1990 Vogue and reminiscing about Double D Ranch’s fledgling start up year.
Won’t you giggle along with me as I do a “double take” look at fashion and celebrate our 20th anniversary?
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Vogue, January 1990
Editor: Anna Wintour
Newsstand Price: $3 bucks
Cover Model: Tatiana Patitz [...]
Nephew Buster & Cowgirl Cupid
I have a fun little collection of vintage cowgirl themed valentine cards and since today is Valentine’s Day it’s the perfect opportunity to share one with you.
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This is my favorite – a Victorian valentine from the Golden Age of Postcards ca. early 1900s. I don’t know the artist, but it was printed in Germany and [...]
