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Carolyn Day

@carolynaday.bsky.social

British historian, historian of medicine, & lover of fashion. Author of Consumptive Chic: A History of Beauty, Fashion and Disease & Remembering Anne Beach: Love, Scandal & Sickness in 18th century Britain (forthcoming UTP).

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Hahaha every Wednesday is wig Wednesday! πŸ˜‚

25.02.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A collection of 18th paper hairdos

A collection of 18th paper hairdos

Please enjoy wig Wednesday! Still need to make more for our discussion of 18th century hair & decoration

25.02.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hugs!!

16.02.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blue socks on feet with blue pants that say β€œwith all due respect, No.”

Blue socks on feet with blue pants that say β€œwith all due respect, No.”

It’s not even 9:30 & it’s been every bit of a Monday β€” good thing I chose my socks appropriately β€” thanks @alexchurchill.bsky.social I needed these today!

16.02.2026 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Handwritten letter that says β€œwhat detestable people there are in ye world”

Handwritten letter that says β€œwhat detestable people there are in ye world”

When you are trying to escape the world dumpster fire for a minute by diving into some research β€” but then the research bites back with β€œwhat detestable people there are in ye world” πŸ˜‚πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ touchΓ© history touchΓ©

04.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much!!! Appreciate it.

24.01.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stay safe!

24.01.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As prepared as I can be, but as a person who grew up in Louisiana, I am dreading a storm that’s bringing over an inch of ice coupled with gusty winds & temperatures dropping to 9 F (-12C). We are likely to have widespread power outages & no heat! Hope everyone in the path of this storm stays safe.

24.01.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I have already done too much adulting today & it’s only 9am! Solidarity if you are on the struggle bus!

14.01.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here we go. Time to get my Spring semester on!

13.01.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Obviously you must try new things 😁

30.12.2025 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Chocolate bourbon pecan pie

29.12.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pie-mageddon!

29.12.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The kitty grinch wishes you all a festive holiday season!

23.12.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of interior of Royal Albert Hall with sign that says β€œChristmas at the Royal Albert hall”

Image of interior of Royal Albert Hall with sign that says β€œChristmas at the Royal Albert hall”

So excited!

18.12.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

17.12.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha I was welcomed at Heathrow by Border Force who asked me to take a sketchy suitcase through πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚β€” don’t worry I was just helping to train a new dog β€” who was a good boy!!! β€” apparently I just have 1 of those faces that says yes of course I will help πŸ˜‚

17.12.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome!!!! Hope she has a great & safe flight!

16.12.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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London bound!

16.12.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice! I will have to check it out

14.12.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve Decided I require a stunt adult! The adulting has become too precarious & is not covered under my current wanna do it life policy

14.12.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg me too!!! Like now & forever! Stupid lack of a winning lottery ticket

08.12.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are amazing & don’t you forget it! But I am so sorry things have been so hard β€” sending all the good vibes & support your way!

08.12.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha was doing tourtiere (French Canadian meat pies) instead of Cajun food recently & some amazing pot roast πŸ˜‚

08.12.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so sorry!!! Hope you feel better soon!

08.12.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s true! Your work is amazing!

08.12.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are so sweet! Hang in there everyone & let me know if I can help even if it’s only for cheerleading.

08.12.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hugs & feel better!

08.12.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@bschillace.brandyschillace.com @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social Not that this helps β€” because I am not fancy & have no useful public engagement strategies to shareβ€” but I am in awe of all three of youβ€” your scholarship, drive, intelligence, and your humanityβ€” sending support

08.12.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Not only am I not feeling it, I’m definitely deeply resenting it today! Hope you are all having a better time of it.

08.12.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0