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As you know, I’m obsessed with #CaterinaSforza. Her life, her #GliExperimenti alchemical still-room book, her legend, and her historical ties to the noble houses of Europe as a Sforza and a Medici. I have sought out the sites of note from her life on my own during every visit to Italy. I’ve been to Milan, Forli, Imola, Castel Sant Angelo... I even published my own translations of 24 of her beauty recipes. I still have so many questions about her, though. Where is the original transcripts of Gli Experimenti and could I ever arrange to view it? Is this painting really her? [La dama dei gelsomini, by Lorenzo di Credi (Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì), presumed portrait of Caterina Sforza]. Will I ever get to meet her biographer, #ElizabethLev @lizlevrome? Well, who knows? But I finally found a company that specializes in tours based on places from Catalina’s life @caterinasforzaexperience !! I’ll be posting about them in September when I visit. #labelladonnahistory #livinghistory #lizlevrome #15thcentury

Another inspirational painting that has led to a commission! I love these dresses from Francesco Ubertini (Bacchiacca), c 1520: The Preaching of St John the Baptist (detail). #labelladonnahistory #16thcentury

I’m in love with Violante Bentivoglio Malatesta’s red lacetti, gold sleeves, and green gamurra. Calling @tiedtohistory to the white courtesy phone for a laces/aglets order :) #labelladonnahistory #gamurra #15thcentury

True. Labelladonna.net for #labelladonnahistory #mysca

Another Italian historical “corona” that I love. Did Johanna make this one or is it Safiye’s? #caterinacornaro #labelladonnahistory

Amaretti del Chiostro? Are these a real Italian treat? I’ve never had them in Emilia-Romagna. How historical are they?. #amaretti #labelladonnahistory

Im intrigued by these #Etruscan SHOES from 520 BCE (Sarcophagus of the Spouses, c. 520-510 BCE, painted terracotta at Musée du Louvre). I need to know more! #labelladonnahistory #sarcophagusofthespouses

“When she combs her hair, let her have this powder. Take some dried roses, clove, nutmeg, watercress, and galangal. Let all these, powdered, be mixed with rose water. With this water let her sprinkle her hair and comb it with a comb dipped in this same water so that [her hair] will smell better. And let her make furrows in her hair and sprinkle on the above-mentioned powder, and it will smell marvelously.“ http://labelladonna.net/blog #trotula #labelladonnahistory #salerno #hairpowder #historicalcosmetics #cleansingconditioner

A favorite quote from the #Decameron :) #14thcentury #labelladonnahistory

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