Archivist and collector reflects on a month spent documenting Edwardian shell combs, 1920s bandeaus, Bakelite pins, and the cult of the French twist comb — with practical conservation tips.

Exploring January 2017 blog archives: Edwardian tortoiseshell combs, 1920s velvet bow patterns, and practical care tips for vintage hair accessories in British fashion.

Explore how tenderness and history weave into vintage hair accessories. Practical tips on finding, styling, and caring for brooches and combs.

A love letter to vintage hair accessories built on texture and volume—from Edwardian tortoiseshell combs to 1940s velvet bows. No sequins needed.

Discover how 1920s-1950s British milliners used Roman-inspired colours and motifs on bakelite and celluloid hair ornaments. Tips on identifying, wearing, and preserving vintage pieces.

How to wear vintage hair combs, ribbons, and barrettes in late August—matching materials to humidity, choosing silhouettes, and caring for delicate pieces.

A practical guide for British collectors on blogging about Edwardian combs, Art Deco slides, and other vintage hair accessories—from photography to research.

A practical guide to creating and maintaining an Atom feed for a small vintage accessories blog, with code examples, metadata tips, and workflow advice.

Learn to archive vintage hair accessories with plain HTML. A practical guide for British collectors of combs, barrettes, and bows—no software needed.

Learn how app ads.txt protects your vintage accessories app from ad fraud. Step-by-step setup, common mistakes, and practical tips for small publishers.