Yes, I did this the old fashioned way which I decided would be quicker than an on-line name-picker.
Many thanks to all who entered and who said such nice things about The Vintage Traveler in the contest post. It is gratifying that your *get* my take on fashion history. Yes, it is not academic, but I can assure you that I always put good solid research into every post.
My husband picked the winner who is:
Elegance Maison!
I’ll be in touch to get your mailing address.
For everyone else, I just noticed that I’ve just gotten my 300th subscriber, so contest number two will be announced later this week.
Hurray and huzzah my prize book was awaiting my return home after the holidays! And I’ve sat reading it all morning. I love it. So much to learn about Schiaparella’s life and times and fashion history of the period from her own experience, even if a but gushing in parts and rather doubtful in others. But what a treasure to hold and own. Thank you, thank you, thank you Lizzie. Cecile aka elegancemaison. xx
Cecile, you are most welcome. I’m glad the book found a good home!