Megan
@msherstorian.bsky.social
Public Historian, Genealogist, and Historian. Research Focus: American Revolution, America 250, Embroidery and Sewing, Historic Fashion.
Pet Mom to Quincy, Aziraphale, Winifred Sanderson, and Yadi. Disabled Girly Trying to Survive.
Pet Mom to Quincy, Aziraphale, Winifred Sanderson, and Yadi. Disabled Girly Trying to Survive.
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There was only one 1930s garment in the @PalaisGalliera's Worth exhibit- a 1936 pink tulle evening dress covered with beaded, sequin, and rhinestone embroidery. Although absolutely gorgeous with Worth's characteristic luxury materials and craftsmanship, by this time, the house
February 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
There was only one 1930s garment in the @PalaisGalliera's Worth exhibit- a 1936 pink tulle evening dress covered with beaded, sequin, and rhinestone embroidery. Although absolutely gorgeous with Worth's characteristic luxury materials and craftsmanship, by this time, the house
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Minneapolis Proved Something MAGA Can’t Accept: Most People Are Actually Virtuous
There's a line buried in Adam Serwer's recent Atlantic piece on the Minneapolis resistance to ICE that deserves to be pulled out, examined, and posted on every lamppost in America: The secret fear of the morally…
There's a line buried in Adam Serwer's recent Atlantic piece on the Minneapolis resistance to ICE that deserves to be pulled out, examined, and posted on every lamppost in America: The secret fear of the morally…
Minneapolis Proved Something MAGA Can’t Accept: Most People Are Actually Virtuous
There's a line buried in Adam Serwer's recent Atlantic piece on the Minneapolis resistance to ICE that deserves to be pulled out, examined, and posted on every lamppost in America: The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. Read that again. It explains so much. Serwer continues:
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January 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Minneapolis Proved Something MAGA Can’t Accept: Most People Are Actually Virtuous
There's a line buried in Adam Serwer's recent Atlantic piece on the Minneapolis resistance to ICE that deserves to be pulled out, examined, and posted on every lamppost in America: The secret fear of the morally…
There's a line buried in Adam Serwer's recent Atlantic piece on the Minneapolis resistance to ICE that deserves to be pulled out, examined, and posted on every lamppost in America: The secret fear of the morally…
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This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this two-piece jade green georgette crepe silk dress, dating from 1926. It is decorated with three rows of self-scallops around the skirt hem, blouse cuffs and down the centre front of both pieces. Goldstein Museum of Design collection. #fashionhistory
January 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this two-piece jade green georgette crepe silk dress, dating from 1926. It is decorated with three rows of self-scallops around the skirt hem, blouse cuffs and down the centre front of both pieces. Goldstein Museum of Design collection. #fashionhistory
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Here we have a 1927 Worth evening dress. The fabric of brown silk satin with gold and silver lame was made by Jean Dunand. Dunand was an interior designer, sculptor, furniture maker, and all-around artist. He worked with Jean-Philippe Worth to design unique fabrics for him.
January 28, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Here we have a 1927 Worth evening dress. The fabric of brown silk satin with gold and silver lame was made by Jean Dunand. Dunand was an interior designer, sculptor, furniture maker, and all-around artist. He worked with Jean-Philippe Worth to design unique fabrics for him.
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The satin rouleaux that trim many an #1820s evening dress are so beautifully chunky. They represent so much labour, hand making the long robes of satin before applying them in loops around the sleeves and hem #MarylandHistoryCenter #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
January 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The satin rouleaux that trim many an #1820s evening dress are so beautifully chunky. They represent so much labour, hand making the long robes of satin before applying them in loops around the sleeves and hem #MarylandHistoryCenter #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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See🧵for delightful surprise ending
There is a child across the street who was out shoveling snow & I was kind of impressed, until I realized she was dumping the snow from her sidewalk *onto the house's front porch and stairs* to construct a massive sled run from the front door. Now I am like "get that kid an engineering scholarship"
January 26, 2026 at 7:01 AM
See🧵for delightful surprise ending
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May I interrupt the horrors to show you pictures of my sister's chickens in cowboy hats
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 AM
May I interrupt the horrors to show you pictures of my sister's chickens in cowboy hats
Update on English paper piecing. I am regretting going so small on the hexagons. I have approximately three gazillion of these to make before I start sewing them together. 🫠
January 25, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Update on English paper piecing. I am regretting going so small on the hexagons. I have approximately three gazillion of these to make before I start sewing them together. 🫠
The library director where I work took care to close today & tomorrow for snow (while keeping an eye on Monday) so I I’m staying nice & warm at home in my sweat pants, working on a lazy project of English paper piecing that I started ages ago. It’s a good project to pick up as time allows. #quilting
January 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The library director where I work took care to close today & tomorrow for snow (while keeping an eye on Monday) so I I’m staying nice & warm at home in my sweat pants, working on a lazy project of English paper piecing that I started ages ago. It’s a good project to pick up as time allows. #quilting
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January 21, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Lexington went to the dentist today. She needs a CT scan & a tooth extraction. I have no idea how I’m going to be able to afford to pay for it but she looks majestic here! They don’t have a treasure chest w/ prizes to give out to patients which seems unfair. She didn’t even bite the dentist. 🤣 #cats
January 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Lexington went to the dentist today. She needs a CT scan & a tooth extraction. I have no idea how I’m going to be able to afford to pay for it but she looks majestic here! They don’t have a treasure chest w/ prizes to give out to patients which seems unfair. She didn’t even bite the dentist. 🤣 #cats
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One of the most interesting things I learned from #PalaisGalliera's Worth exhibit was the intimate connection between Worth and Cartier. Next door to each other on the Rue de La Paix, Louis-Francois Cartier and Charles Fredrick Worth met in 1863. In 1898, their connection was
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
One of the most interesting things I learned from #PalaisGalliera's Worth exhibit was the intimate connection between Worth and Cartier. Next door to each other on the Rue de La Paix, Louis-Francois Cartier and Charles Fredrick Worth met in 1863. In 1898, their connection was
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There is no label to tell the tale of the creator of this early #1930s evening dress so its origins remain a mystery. The quality is stitched into it, however, with white rayon satin and red cotton velvet @chicagomuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
There is no label to tell the tale of the creator of this early #1930s evening dress so its origins remain a mystery. The quality is stitched into it, however, with white rayon satin and red cotton velvet @chicagomuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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In the 2010s, the Icelandic tv station Channel 2 accidentally added subtitles from a gritty crime drama to an episode of Teletubbies.
I have translated some of the highlights
I have translated some of the highlights
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
In the 2010s, the Icelandic tv station Channel 2 accidentally added subtitles from a gritty crime drama to an episode of Teletubbies.
I have translated some of the highlights
I have translated some of the highlights
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I hate it when people ask me if I'm a dog or a cat person. I'll pet a wolverine if I know the little shit won't bite me.
January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I hate it when people ask me if I'm a dog or a cat person. I'll pet a wolverine if I know the little shit won't bite me.
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Can someone let Mr. WASABI BOB know... that in the 2 years he has lived rent free here, I have NEVER forgotten to give him breakfast?
There is no reason you have to incessantly scream from the kitchen.
There is no reason you have to incessantly scream from the kitchen.
January 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Can someone let Mr. WASABI BOB know... that in the 2 years he has lived rent free here, I have NEVER forgotten to give him breakfast?
There is no reason you have to incessantly scream from the kitchen.
There is no reason you have to incessantly scream from the kitchen.
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The nine most reassuring words in the English language should be ; “I’m from the government and I’m here to help”
January 19, 2026 at 1:43 AM
The nine most reassuring words in the English language should be ; “I’m from the government and I’m here to help”
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Nothing better than a cat on your lap.
January 17, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Nothing better than a cat on your lap.
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They complain about the male loneliness epidemic but do men even try to make themselves attractive by showing off their shapely legs and festooning themselves with embroidery and lace? They do not
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
They complain about the male loneliness epidemic but do men even try to make themselves attractive by showing off their shapely legs and festooning themselves with embroidery and lace? They do not
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thinkin once more about this lost dog someone posted in my old neighbourhood group one time
January 17, 2026 at 1:52 AM
thinkin once more about this lost dog someone posted in my old neighbourhood group one time
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Be The Friend Everyone Wants*
January 15, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Be The Friend Everyone Wants*
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we need a word for people who invent elaborate social situations in their head to justify buying new clothes but don't actually like socializing
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 AM
we need a word for people who invent elaborate social situations in their head to justify buying new clothes but don't actually like socializing
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Some posh #shops give off this vibe of overt #exclusivity don't they? (Well, they do to me anyway!) #windowshopping #fashion #retail #hautecouture Unpublished #cartoon
January 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Some posh #shops give off this vibe of overt #exclusivity don't they? (Well, they do to me anyway!) #windowshopping #fashion #retail #hautecouture Unpublished #cartoon
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January 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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January 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM