The Bat & The Bee

Costumers, Performers, Nerds. Send us a shout to commission a piece or purchase one already complete! [email protected]

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Introducing the Pulp Raconteur wherein I read you amazing and sometimes hilariously silly pulp novels from mid century America. 

If you love Science fiction, audio books, fantasy, retro futurism, or paperback culture COME WITH ME! 

Patreon supporters get access to audio an video files every week ( 1 chapter, usually about 20 minutes long) for as little as $3 a month. Holy Cats! 

www.patreon.com/spectacleandmirth

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#ShenFringe 2017 submissions go live at MIDNIGHT eastern time.

Bring us your weird.

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Manav Gangwani at India Couture Week 2016

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Help launch a collaborative performance venue in Staunton VA

@spectacleandmirth -producer of @shenandoahfringe -knows that the diverse performers and patrons of the Staunton area are in need of a venue. A place to rehearse, perform, connect, experiment, teach, and collaborate. Help #PutTheKettleOn for cool perks and to see such a thing be realized!

[ephemeral-elegance]

Bridesmaid’s Dress, 1896

House of Worth for A. F. Jammes

via The Met

[gailcarriger]

Primrose would be all over this beauty

[heaveninawildflower]

Evening dress (June 1942). Silk and glass. Designed by Mark Mooring.

Image and text courtesy The Met

http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/84238?sortBy=Relevance&ft=june&pg=12&rpp=20&pos=226

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@carmelclavin

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@spectacleandmirth 

© Pat Jarrett, all rights reserved. 

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Ozma costume and crown by @batandbeecostuming

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REMEMBER BOOTS …..

…BEFORE CORSET

TIP…..HOW TO LOCK YOUR LACES

Zipper Lacing: This method “locks” the laces at each eyelet pair. Great for lacing corsets or gowns tightly because the lower sections hold while tightening.

~Steampunk Love •❀• From Airship Commander HG Havisham

[warpaintpeggy]

some of my favorite vintage dresses        ↳  purple

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“Vlisco: African Fashion on a Global Stage” is a feast for the eyes. Archival textile designs and contemporary fashions tell the surprising story of the bold and beautiful wax print. 

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OMG look at what got!! Message to us if you’re looking for specific measurements- they are all quite small. All for sale!

[sizvideos]

You can make fire with lemon and nails - Full video

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[moniquill]

fun science

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[gdfalksen]

Dolman

1885

The Victoria & Albert Museum

[batandbeecostuming]

Finished product on our Cosplay commission. Hand painted silver maple leaves, bespoke silver maple embroidery, handmade bespoke belt buckle and frock coat. More pics to come!

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Hand painted silver maple leaves for our #vorkosigan commission. I think my back is actually broken...