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All our dresses are custom made, much the same as they
were in the 1800s; except you don't need to come in person, we do it long
distance. We do not offer
off the rack dresses, although we sometimes have prototype dresses or
dresses pre-made as one of a kind (such as the "Frocks of Ages"
"Imperials"). We DO NOT make a copy, or copies, of a dress that has already
been made. The only except to this would be to reproduce an original period
dresses. If you find a dress that we have already made and want one "just like
it" we will not do this. But we will work with you to make one that you will
like, but is not identical to an existing dress. That way you can never show
up somewhere and have someone there in the same dress.
The dresses we offer are made from authentic patterns,
period photographs and drawings or modified patterns (to make them authentic
or to create a dress from a drawing or photograph). There are many more
patterns for reproduction dress available than we are able to show on the
web site. If you have found a pattern that you would like to have a dress
made from, we can most likely use it.
To make a dress from a pattern we do not show, you need to
send us the name of the pattern maker and the pattern number or send us the
pattern. For dresses made from a drawing or photograph, you will need to
send us the drawing/photo and as much description of the dress and time
period as possible.
If you can't find a pattern, photo or drawing of
exactly what you want, we will work to your specifications. Call, Write or E-Mail to discuss what you want.
Prices
Starting price is for cotton material and basic style shown, other
materials, modifications, additional trim or other changes will affect the
final price. We believe that our prices are very competitive for the quality
and authenticity we offer.
Materials
Materials range from cotton, cotton blends,
woolens, silk and others in an array of colors.
Dresses can be made of a solid color, a print or combination of both in
complementary or contrasting colors?
Materials will be different for a day dress, vs. riding habit
vs. a formal, evening or ball / dance dress.
You can select a color and let us pick out the style of material, to fit the occasion.
You might want to consider that bodice/ blouses and skirt were to look like dresses and visa
versa, so matching material for both would not be unusual.
Pastel Colors: to use for dance or spring. Ranging from light
yellow, pink, blue and etc.
Dark Colors: Navy, medium brown to chocolate brown, greens, blues,
burgundy, wine, rust and etc. (we don't suggest navy, since it fades heavily).
Medium Colors: browns, greens, blues, rust, and etc.
Earth tones Colors: Cream, off white, tan's, browns, rust, etc.
Trim / Decoration
Trims can be braid, lace and or piping in matching or contrasting color.
The amount of trim and type of trim used will be done according to the style
and use of the dress. We can also do some lace or crocheted collars, etc. If
you have something special in mind for trim or decoration, check with us to
see id we can do it.
Fit / Sizing / Measurements
Many of the order
boxes ask for the necessary measurements required for the particular dress.
Not all have been updated to ask for this information. If the sizes are not
asked for on the order box, it is best to fill out the
Women's Measurement Chart to
obtain the best fit. UNLESS the dress is to be worn by multiple people or is for
display only (such as for a museum docent or mannequin), then it can /
should be ordered
by a standard dress size.
Ladies Late 1820s - 1836 Lowell Mill Day /Full Crown Dress
Full High Crown
Lowell Mill
This page has two different dresses for the same time period
with two options. Both are lined & bone bodices.
If you notice this time period has higher up waist band, approx. 1-2" above
belly button. This is the corded petticoat time period, although new
starters use the 4 bone hoop, till they can afford or have the time to make
the corded petticoat. (See Hoop/ corded petticoat section). This time period
is approx. 125" in diameters, at the bottom of skirt. So if wish the skirt
to fuller put a notation in the comment field
Full Crown dress is from 1830's up until 1836's. Which doesn't mean after 1836 this dress wasn't worn, since most
women couldn't afford to throw anything away.
This dress has rectangle skirt panels and scooped
bodice with dropped shoulders with gigot sleeves. The hem at ankle length. Closes in back with hook & eyes. The
drawing has it with a little fuller sleeves then what it really is.
Lowell Mill dress is from the 1820's up
until 1836's. This is not the same dress a "A". This dress more of a square neckline, off the shoulders, then the
top of the sleeves are knife/ dart going downward to have a smoother look. Then the sleeves pucker out to a gather looking sleeve, then down to more of a tailored sleeve.
The Pelerine Caplet shown in the picture
below, is like a fichu-u, or cape, a little hard to described.
It can be ordered to go with either "A" or "B" as a dress up item. Can be done simply for cold weather or very decorative for evening wear
and dress occasions.
Bertha, as shown in photo below (sample
B) as white at top of bodice. This is like what we'd call today as a dickie.
The one below is white cotton, pleated down front with stand up collar,
buttons half way up the back. There is a front and back, which then ties on
both sides at the waist.
Trim and Style (Use): The amount of trim varies with the intended use and social
status of the owner. It can vary from no trim for a simple work/day dress to very fancy for a fancy tea or
evening dress. The shopping cart offers five (5) levels for this dress: Work dress, Day Dress
(simple trim), Day/Tea Dress (moderate trim), Tea dress (fancy), Evening dress (very fancy).
We will add more pictures to show samples of the different levels as we can. For other variations or amounts of trim, please call
or email us and talk about your needs/desires.
Optional: A Bertha
or Pelerine Caplet, buttons or hook & eyes and diameters of bottom of
skirt.
Late 1820s - 1836 Lowell Mill Day / Full Crown Dress
Click an image below for a larger view
Sample A
Full Crown
w/Pelerine
front
Sample A
Full Crown
w/Pelerine
back
Sample A
Full Crown
front
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Sample A
Full Crown
back
Sample B
Full Crown
w/Bertha
Front
Sample C
Lowell Mill
Front
Available in dress sizes 8 to 20, can possibly adjust for some other sizes,
e-mail on this. Price for Sample A (Late 1820's thru Early 1830's Museum Quality) simply made with Pelerine $ 256.00;
Sample B (Late 1820's thru Early 1830's) with Pelerine $ 176.00; Sample C Mid-1830's (Museum Quality) without Pelerine $ 208.00
Measurements needed:
Height: With shoes you will be using (Item 1 from measurement chart).
Arm Length: Top of Shoulder to Middle of Wrist (Item 10 from measurement chart).
Wrist: Around the wrist at the wrist bone (Item 11 from measurement chart).
Stop sign; From the back of the neck bone at base, straight
out to elbow, then up to wrist bone. (Item 6 from measurement chart).
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
1820s-1836 Lowell Mill (LFHP-LDE20s-Past0806)
1830s-1836 Full Crown Dress (LFHP-LDE30s-Past0803)
Want to make your own dress?
Purchase the pattern for the Lowell Mill Day or Full Crown Dress
Lowell Mill Dress
by Past Patterns. #806
According to family records, this dress was worn by Mary Gregg Butler. The original appears to have been made in the late
1820s or early 1830s when the sleeves were full. After the full sleeve fell from favor around 1836, the sleeves on the
dress were banded down. The pelerine caplet is worn with the full sleeves.
The original fabric on the dress with the banded-down sleeves is a fine white cotton print with red, blue and brown flowers,
leaves and vines. The fabric for the full-sleeved dress is a large poinsettia with morning trumpet flowers and large broad
leaves.
This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20. Sizes 8-14 require 7-1/4 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric; sizes 16-20 require 7-3/4 Yds.
of 45 inch wide fabric.
The 1830's Full High Gown is copied from an original in The Hermitage
Clothing Collection. The Hermitage, located in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The Hermitage gown is dated to the 1830's by its rectangular skirt panels
and dropped shoulders with gigot sleeves. In 1836 the gigot sleeves became unfashionable
and were replaced with a sleeve that had a fullness below the elbow. Before 1836, fashion
plates illustrated the hem at ankle length, but after 1836 the hem descended to the instep.
The gown closes in the back with four hooks and eyes; one at the neck and three on the
waistband.
Sizes 10-14 require 7 1/4 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric; sizes 16-20 require
7 3/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric.
This is a different dress then the other late 40s
dress. This has panels/ strips of material up the center of the front of the
bodice/ blouse. Straight sleeves for the time period, that have piping
around the wrist with hook and eye closure. Piped around the neck. Can
button or hook and eye for rest of the closure.
The skirt can be single or two tone like shown
in drawing. Has 125" diameter at bottom of skirt. This can not be made
wider at bottom, due to design. This is of the corded
petticoat time period. Those that are starting usually wear a 2-3 bone hoop,
till they can afford to buy or have the time to make a corded petticoat.
(See hoop and corded petticoat).
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Want to make your own dress?
Purchase the pattern for an 1840 Fan Front Dress
Fan-Front Bodice and Flounced or Single Skirt
by Past Patterns #800 & 801
This fan-front bodice and single skirt were fashionable
between 1841-1847. It may also be worn as an 1850s gown because
daguerreotypes abound of women wearing the fan-front bodice in the
1850s.
The illusion of a small waist is created with
tucks at the shoulders which are drawn into shirring at the center front
waist. The fullness at the center front waist may be fashioned into
pleats.
The bodice is mounted on a form fitting lining.
The lining alone may be used as a pattern for a popular variation from
the fan-front. The long form fitting sleeves may be made with or without
a cap. The bodice is lightly boned and closes in the back with hooks and
eyes.
This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 26 in a B, C
and D cup.
Ladies 1848 into the 1850s Fan Front Dress: Evening / Wedding
This is a custom made dress for a museum. Needs to be
made of very light material, and calls for a lot of material, as you can
tell. Also a dress designed not for a large woman.
The bodice/ top is very full with a gathered
full curved bottom. Light lace trim around neck. There are 2 rows of satin
ribbon on the edge of all the ruffles. Unseen in the picture, the dress
seems to have detachable sleeves which are shown in the below pictures to
take on and off when desired.
The skirt is with 4 flounces sewn over a (under)
skirt under the ruffles.
This dress needs to be called on, for material
availability. Could look very pretty in a Swiss miss with contrasting
ribbon. Could also be made with no ribbon edge or replaced with lace edge.
Also could be 3 flounces instead of four.
NOTE; This is the corded petticoat era,
although some seem to start with the 4 bone hoop, before adding the
expensive of a corded petticoat. Need to decide how you want to proceed in
this area.
Ladies 1848 into the 1850s Fan Front Dress: Evening / Wedding
Click an image below for a larger view
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
This dress was a custom made for a customer
last year. Straight sleeves with
piping and hook and eye closure, This dress has sleeve caps as shown. Gathered in front
bottom of bodice, that flare upward. Lined and boned, with contrasting
piping.
The skirt can be gathered or pleated.
Collar can be a crochet like the picture for an
addition price or a straight band collar, piping or small Peter pan collar.
Do not suggest this for large or
extra large sizes, since it's pretty full in the front bodice part already.
Note; This is the corded petticoat era,
although some seem to start with the 4 bone hoop, before adding the
expensive of a corded petticoat. Need to decide how you want to proceed in
this area. So need to know the diameter, to fit it to what you wear
underneath.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1850s-1860s Skirt and Bodice - Dress # 4400: Day
This material IS NOT available
We do not recommend the front picture, since we
can not date the design. The skirt and bodice in the oval picture is very
correct for this time period.
The bodice/ top is with very full sleeves with
no cuff. The pictures below have it as trimmed on the sleeve area, although
I prefer the skirt being trim instead of sleeves. Lined and bone, with hook
& eyes or buttons down front. A "V" point on the bottom of bodice. The
collar is a crochet collar, yet can be with no collar or a matching or
contrasting material color collar.
Skirt can be pleated or gathered, trim or untrimmed,
lined or unlined and with or without dust strip.
Ladies 1850s-1860s Skirt and Bodice - Dress # 4400: Day
Click an image below for a larger view
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies Ladies 1850s-1860s Skirt and Bodice - Dress # 4400: Day
Ladies 1850s-1860s Never-ending Dress - # 9761: Day or Evening
This material IS NOT available
This is a 3 piece outfit, skirt and bodice /blouse, and unlike
the pattern. We made modifications to correct this to fit into this time
period, which include under sleeves, which has a different cut as you can
tell from the pattern vs. pictures below.
The picture of the bodice/ top has caps, at the
top of the sleeves for design. The sleeves were made for the use as under
sleeves, like it probably was originally. The under sleeves are detachable
to remove at dusk if desired or to wear during daytime activities.
The skirt is 3 flounces over a under skirt of
heavy gathers and trim in solid cotton to have the design stand out. There
is so much material used in the skirt, most don't need an over hoop slip.
CAUTION: this dress SHOULD NOT be made from heavier drapery
material, as the weight of the dress would be excessive. It can be made from
the lighter drapery/home decor fabrics, although the weight may still exceed
the capacity of a normal hoop and require a steel cage hoop.
Collar, can be matching or contrasting.
Suggestion; a 6 bone hoop or
better.
Material cotton (print or plaid), taffeta (taffeta
needs to be found first), collar (solid, or matching), color,
measurements, sleeve caps or not? Single or just two flounces
instead of three.
Ladies 1850s-1860s Never-ending Dress - # 9761: Day or Evening
Click an image below for a larger view
Front
Side
Front, close-up
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress "just like"
one that
we have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Front
Back
Front, close-up
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1850s, Civil War and 1870's
Garibaldi Bodice / Blouse: Day or Evening
This bodice / blouse can be worn from pre Civil War up into the 1870's. This is
more of your day style bodice/ blouse.
On this bodice / blouse, the collar/ band comes slightly up the neckline. The
front overlaps where the buttons go. It has the typical drop (over shoulder) full sleeves, with cuff and
buttons. And is a comfortable tuck in style, for a day and tea outfit. We like to have the option to trim
as we see fit, for the best over all look. This one has two rows of trim down each side of the front, a row
of trim around the collar and down the shoulder seam. Then finished off with piping around the arm holes.
The buttons used are dime sized covered in contrasting color.
You can choose to have a round collar, like the Peter Pan collar style, or like
the one shown. You can choose if you want piping or not and if you want covered buttons or a natural button
in contrasting color or a color to match the material. The width of the cuffs can also be selected. Also
this would look good with matching material, since skirts and bodice/ blouses were to look like
dresses and visa versa on dresses. And if fichu is desired, a contrast solid color or matching.
A solid color bodice/blouse can go with a variety of skirts.
Blouse: There is NO boning and lining in
this version.
Bodice: This is the boned and lined
version.
Trim: This bodice/blouse can be trimmed
for a variety of uses. It can be left plain for use for work/camp. Simple
trim can be added to make a day blouse/bodice. Or fancier trim can be added
for use as a tea blouse/bodice. The photo is of a blouse with fancy trim.
Measurements for Bodice/Blouse are the bust, waist, wrist, neck,
arm length and the length (neck to waist) you
would like it. (Length is usually the length of today's blouses). Or even better fill out
Measurement Chart.
Materials: See general information above.
Ladies 1850s, Civil War and 1870's Garibaldi Day or Evening Bodice / Blouse
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1850s, Civil War and 1870's
Garibaldi Day or Evening Bodice / Blouse
Ladies 1850s, Civil War and 1870s
Hoop Skirt: Day or Evening
This skirt can be worn from pre Civil War up into the 1870's. The skirt is easy.
When using a plaid it's an additional $20.00 since the panels have to be rectangle and matching. This one is
pleated, going from the center front back towards the back on both sides.
Most skirts we do are gored skirts, making them gathered, which give that smaller
waist look, since there is less material at the top and still gives the fullness you need at bottom for a 6
or 7 bone hoop.
Waist has a 2" waist band, though we have other widths available. If you order
fish-u "A" we suggest a 1-1/2" to 2" waist band. The waist band has stiffener and is hand
stitched inside, to not show any stitching and give you that smooth look. The back has a placket for closure
with one or two buttons. For those that have a boyfriend or a husband, the plackets looks a lot like the men
have on their dress shirts. The hem has a finish raw edge, for you to put a 1" or more hem in yourself.
If you want more of a hem, just let us know.
There are so many designs to do skirts in, if you want to e-mail us or send a
drawing or write a description of a design you'd like, feel free to.
For ball skirt, price runs approx. $ 200.00 and it's best to e-mail with your
ideas.
Measurements for the skirt need to be the waist, and length you want it,
(waist over the hip and down to the floor) and whether you wear will be wearing a 6 or 7 bone hoop. We also need
your shoe heel height and your height. Or even better fill out
Measurement Chart.
Materials: See general information above.
NOTE: The Bodice and Skirt can be purchased for $ 250.00
(as shown) if both items are ordered at same
time.
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1850s, Civil War and 1870s Day or Evening Hoop Skirt
Very similar to the 1848 bodice and skirt, except for
single layer sleeves. This dress is really not designed for slightly over weight
people, due to the design in the bodice being very full.
This is a 2 piece dress. The bodice/ blouse is gathered at the bottom front
of a small rounded point, then flares up the front being straight and
somewhat smooth near neck, with a pleat on either side near the
shoulder. This is lined and boned, with piping in most of the seams of
contrasting material. It can be with a stand up collar
or no collar with piping around the neck. The sleeves are the cut straight
sleeve of the time period, with piping around the wrist, and hook and eye.
It hook and eyes up the back or button. Includes hook and eyes for you to attach
the bodice to the waist band.
The skirt is your standard skirt. Gathered or
pleated . With hook in eye in back for closure.
Suggestions; This is the corded petticoat
era, although some seem to start with the 4 bone hoop, before adding the
expensive of a corded petticoat. Need to decide how you want to proceed in
this area.
Collar: Stand up or piping?
Skirt and bodice of
the same material or bodice in a solid?
Gathered or pleated ?
Extra trim ?
Dust strip at bottom of skirt.
Hand embroidery at the bottom of bodice/ blouse.
Lining: (lining being an extra $ 25.00)
for skirt.
Material color and range:
Suggestion: Small cotton print.
"Currently available" call for information or to order.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Want to make your own dress?
Purchase the pattern for 1850s Bodices & Skirt
1850-1867 Gathered & Fitted Bodice,
1850-1863 Darted Fitted Bodice
or 1850-1867 Fashionable Skirt,
by Past Patterns #700, 701 & 702
1850-1867 Gathered and Fitted Bodices. #701
The woman holding the fan is wearing a loose-fitting
bodice with bishop sleeves. The front closes with buttons.
The lady with the umbrella wears the same bodice but has chosen a
one piece peg-top sleeve. The front of her bodice fastens with hooks and
eyes. Both bodices are fitted into a waistband with gathering or
plaiting.
This pattern is multi-sized 10 through 20.
Price
Quantity
Add 2 Cart
each
1850s-1863 Dart Fitted Bodices. #702
The seated lady wears full pagoda sleeves
fashionable from the late 1850's to 1863. The standing lady wears
modified pagoda sleeves which were popular from the late 1850's though
1863. The under sleeve pattern is included.
This pattern is multi-sizes 10 through 20.
Price
Quantity
Add 2 Cart
each
1850-1862 Fashionable Skirt. #700
The skirt can be gathered and flounced, knife-plaited or box-plaited.
The original fabric of the ruffled skirt and the gathered bodice is a
thin cotton. The plaited skirt and the fitted bodice fabric is a
light-weight wool plaid.
This dress was a special made dress for a special young lady, so we named it after her. We
designed and signed the style rights. This is a 3 piece dress that can be worn many ways. Dates run from the
late 1850s
thru late 1860s. It is intended for use by Girl's of about age 12 through
Young Ladies of Debutante age (about 16). Although women older have liked
this design.
The skirt is pleated, with hook eyes or buttons in back at waist band. This is just a
simply skirt, that can be worn with any other top/ bodice you like.
The blouse/ bodice buttons down the back, and has pleats down the front. It has a stand
up collar and wrist band. In the picture the wrist band and collar are made
of the skirt material or you
can have it also a solid color to go with other outfits. It's hard to see yet, there are four flounces on each sleeve,
(gathered areas). At 3 points on each sleeve are large matching bows, that can be easily remove for a different look,
and cleaning. Drop sleeves.
Corselet, is what you see as the waist
band and shoulder straps. There are a set of hook and eyes sent to adjust to the corselet to hook
and eye onto the top of the
shoulders of the bodice for comfort and hook and eyes in back. There's a
large bow in back that drops more than half way down the skirt. The waist
band comes to a point at top and bottom. All around the waist area is a ruffle pleated
border on the edge as you can see
and a very tiny black trim outlining. This is lined and padded to stay in place. The shoulder straps are lined,
wide at top as they were then, with a curve outward, that also have ruffle pleated and tiny outline trim added to this
area.
This dress is highest price day dress, since as you can tell has a lot of detail work on it.
This is our NEW & popular day dress and is very beautiful.
Optional; Solid color bodice or matching cuffs and neck band/
collar ? Print or plaid
for skirt & corselet to match skirt or contrasting color ? Flounce
bodice sleeves, or simply full sleeves ? Band collar or Peter pan collar?
An additional $ 25.00 for skirt lining. And
extra for a dust strip. "Call for additional information"
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Here is four different style of day dresses,
not bodice and skirt like most on this web site yet, one piece dresses,
except sample C, that has under sleeves. All bodice/tops are lined and
boned.
The first being the red on the left side
has long style caps at top of a gathered sleeve. Fancy to wear for day and carry
over into tea. A round peter pan collar
with crochet collar that is under the collar to give that extra touch.
(Crochet collar can be ordered separate). The skirt is pleated
and has a waist band to give that look of a skirt and bodice/ blouse.
The second, sample B, below in light green, has a full
crochet collar and even lighter trim, yet it's still ready for tea. The
skirt pleated, yet gathered into the bodice/ blouse to give that full look
of a dress.
The third, sample C, is really a fancy
day and tea dress, as you can see. Lots of lace, ribbon and lace under
sleeves, with white crochet collar.
The fourth, sample D, is closer to pre
and early Civil War time period with the straight sleeves, and piped wrist.
Done simply, for getting around camp and chores easily. With a small round
peter pan collar.
Suggestion: Small cotton print, or
print bottom with solid top/bodice.
Ladies
1858-1860s Day Dress
Click an image below for a larger view
Style A - 1860s
Style A - 1860s
Style A - 1860s
Style B - 1860s
Sample C
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Sample D
Crochet Collar
Crochet Necktie Collar
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
This is a 3 piece outfit. A bodice/ blouse, skirt, and under
sleeves. It can be made in cotton for more of a day or formal tea dress. For a 2 piece dress,
see other page.
The Bodice/Top has caps at the shoulder. At the neck you can have
piping (Samples B, C, D and E) or a Peter Pan collar (Sample A). The sleeves come down full, with
under sleeves that hook inside to be able to remove at dusk for those special occasions.
The Skirt can be done to fit any occasion, such as in the drawing
and pictures, which show two different skirts. The standard is a Pleated Skirt (Samples B, C and D).
The optional skirt (Samples A and D) is a 3 Ruffle/Flounce skirt and is available for an additional
cost. CAUTION with the 3 flounce option: this dress SHOULD NOT
be made from heavier drapery material, as the weight of the dress would be
excessive. It can be made from the lighter drapery/home decor fabrics,
although the weight may still exceed the capacity of a normal hoop and
require a steel cage hoop.
Trim and Style (Use): The amount of trim varies with the intended
use and social status of the owner. It can vary from no trim for a simple day dress to fancy trim
for a fancy tea dress. The shopping cart offers: a Plain Day Dress (Sample E), the dress with Bodice
Trim (Sample B) for a little fancier day dress, the dress with Bodice and Skirt Trim (Sample B) for
a fancy day dress or simple tea dress or the 3 Ruffle/Flounce skirt with Trimmed Bodice (Samples A
& D) for a fancy tea dress. For other variations or amounts of trim, please call us or email and
talk about your needs/desires.
Material: Cotton, Taffeta or Drapery. Do not suggest drapery with the 3
flounce skirts, since the weight would be to heavy to be held up properly.
Collar: Piping, Peter Pan, crochet, or crochet necktie.
Ladies 1860s Pagoda Day or Tea Dress
Click an image below for a larger view
Sample B
Sample B
sleeve detail
Sample B
shoulder detail
Sample C
Sample A
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Sample D
Crochet Collar
Crochet Necktie Collar
Available in dress sizes 8 to 20, can possibly adjust for some other sizes, e-mail on this.
Measurements needed:
Height: With shoes you will be using (Item 1 from measurement chart).
Neck to Waist: From the base of the neck to the natural waist (Not on the measurement chart).
Waist to Floor: From the spot where your waist band goes, over the hips, then straight down to the floor (Item 17 from measurement chart).
Arm Length: Top of Shoulder to Middle of Wrist (Item 10 from measurement chart).
Wrist: Around the wrist at the wrist bone (Item 11 from measurement chart).
Neck: Taken around the neck at the soft spot at base of throat (Item 3 from measurement chart).
Stop sign: From back base of neck bone, out toward elbow,
then up to wrist bone. (Item 6 from measurement chart).
Finished length: The finished length you want over your hoop,
or what you choose to wear.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1860s
Pagoda Bodice/ Skirt 2 - #3855: Day or Tea
This material IS NOT available
This is a very nice 4 piece pattern, although we have
had to alter it extensively to be correct for the time period. This is a different Pagoda
bodice/ blouse, skirt, bertha and under sleeves, then our other. It has a
bertha, although this design is not to be worn without the bertha, since the
cut in front is to deep. The bertha and under sleeves were to give the look
of a blouse/ bodice without the extra material, leaving it more comfortable
to move around in.
The top/bodice in the red plaid as you
see, has a nice change in the sleeve design. There's a "V" shape in the
front neck area, with white material giving it a bodice/ blouse underneath
look, whereas it's a bertha, (see below). Then the under sleeves being detachable, for after dusk, tea or
social. Closes down the front to the point. The point design being more
early war years in design.
The skirt, being the third piece, can be
pleated or gathered. A waist band that can button or hook & eye in back.
Trim:
Day - Plain - no ruching / ruffles (Not Shown).
Day/Tea - Sleeve and Sleeve Cap Ruching Trim Only (Not Shown).
Tea - Full Bodice Ruching and Bows, as shown in picture.
Note: Ruching: material making a ruche. Ruche: a strip of pleated lace, net,
muslin or other material for trimming or finishing a dress, as at the collar
or sleeves.
Ladies 1860s Pagoda Dress 2 - #3855: Day or Tea
Click an image below for a larger view
Front
Side
Bodice
Sleeve
Chemisette
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1860s Pagoda Dress 2 -
(LFHP-LDE-Sim3855): Day or Tea
We're
looking at a 3 piece outfit. For more ideas look at the children's section, it's been our best seller there.
The Bodice / Blouse is made of white or other solid color. It comes either
with a Stand Up or Peter Pan collar. It is an Off-the-Shoulder style, their full sleeves with cuff band
and it buttons down the front. In a solid color, you can wear with your
other outfits.
The Skirt can have a straight waist band,
how wide you want or with the
stiffener and pointed waist band like the skirt below. Designed and decorated for what function
you'd like it made for.
The Jacket is slightly pointed or curved and long sleeves. The jacket is lined, with lace and/or ruffle trimming.
There is a slanted "8" style of matching or contrasting material
that hooks at top to a button for closure. Unless you don't want a closure
at top, add remarks to comment field.
Material: Cotton, Taffeta or Drapery. All 3 pieces can be
mixed materials.
Jacket Trim: The amount of trim varies with the intended use and social
status of the owner. It can vary from no trim for a simple day dress to fancy trim for a fancy tea dress. The
shopping cart offers: a Plain Day Dress (Sample A & D); the Day/Tea
dress with Bodice Trim (Sample B Bodice); and the Tea Dress with &
Fancy Bodice Trim (Sample E Bodice). You may also add how wide you want your Waistband from the
Waist Band Options and/or the Lace/Eyelet Inserts from the Sleeve
Inserts Option for an even dressier look. For other variations or amounts of trim, please call or
email us and talk about your needs/desires.
Skirt Trim: Trim can be added to the skirt. We
currently offer one to three rows of trim near the bottom of the skirt (no
sample shown, see Pagoda Sample C). For other
styles of trim, please call or email us and talk about your needs/desires.
Blouse/ Bodice Collar: Stand-Up collar or Peter Pan collar.
Waist band: Wide Pointed Waist Band (Sample C & E
Skirt) or Straight Waist Band (Sample A, C & D Skirt).
Jacket Sleeve: Short or Long.
Sleeve Inserts: We offer an option for Eyelet
or Lace removable sleeve inserts (Sample D and E).
Ladies 1860s Zouave Day or Tea Dress
Click an image below for a larger view
Sample A
Sample B
Sample B
Sample B
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Sample C
Sample C
Sample D
Sample D
Sample E
Sample E
Sample E
Available in dress sizes 8 to 20, can possibly adjust for some other sizes, e-mail on this.
Measurements needed:
Height: With shoes you will be using (Item 1 from measurement chart).
Neck to Waist: From the base of the neck to the natural waist (Not on the measurement chart).
Waist to Floor: From the spot where your waist band goes, over the hips, then straight down to the floor (Item 17 from measurement chart).
Arm Length: Top of Shoulder to Middle of Wrist (Item 10 from measurement chart).
Wrist: Around the wrist at the wrist bone (Item 11 from measurement chart).
Neck: Taken around the neck at the soft spot at base of throat (Item 3 from measurement chart).
Stop Sign: From the back base of the neck, out towards the
elbow, then upward to wrist bone. (Item 6 from measurement chart)
Finished Length: The length you want over your hoop, when finished.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1870s & 1880s Bustle Dress:
Day, Tea or Evening
This bustle dress can be worn from 1870s thru the 1880s.
Although this dress, is a two piece, it's designed to be worn with the large bustle,
or padded bird cage style, which we also make. See bustle or call on this
item.
The picture on the
left shows it to be a bodice, separate from the skirt. It's pointed in front with a little ruffle look in back.
Buttons down front. Long full 3/4 length sleeves that tie above elbow, yet can be
made straight and wrist length if you like. There's lace/ ruffle around
collar. Bodice has that sort of a jacket look, that they wore then. At waist
there's a tie, that goes around and ties in back.
The top shorter skirt will have material
or lace ruffle on the end, along with the lower skirt. Suggest
walking length.
This dress can be made to fit a variety of images, from the everyday woman up through
a wealthy upper class woman, depending on material and trim. Prices vary according to the materials chosen and
the amount of work that goes into making each dress.
We do have the have the slip with the train that goes with this dress, although we
haven't had the time to add it, along with the large padded bustle, which is cotton shell with poly fill,
instead of horse hair. Just inquire at azrahist@aol.com
Materials: can range from cotton, drapery, and taffeta. See general information
above. Call or e-mail Frances to discuss your needs and desires.
Trim and Style (Use): The amount of trim varies with the intended use and social
status of the owner. It can vary from no trim for a simple work/day dress to very fancy for a fancy tea or
evening dress. The shopping cart offers five (6) levels for this dress: Plain Day
Dress, Day Dress
(simple trim), Day/Tea Dress (moderate trim), Tea Dress (fancy), Evening Dress (fancy
or very fancy).
We will add more pictures to show samples of the different levels as we can. For other variations or amounts of trim, please call
or email
us and talk about your needs/desires.
Period: This dress can be made for the 1870s or 1880s period.
Train: The train can be made as a Straight (Walking) Train, a Short Train or a
Long Train.
Measurements needed:
Height: With shoes you will be using (Item 1 from measurement chart).
Stop Sign: From center of base of neck to the middle of wrist.
With the arm straight out and elbow bent with the forearm vertical, like
stopping traffic. (Item 10B from measurement chart).
Center Back Length: From base of the neck to the waist. (Item 13B from measurement chart).
Waist to Floor: From the spot where your waist band goes,
over the hips, then straight down to the floor. (Item 17 from measurement chart).
Ladies 1870s & 1880s Day, Tea or Evening Bustle Dress
Click an image below for a larger view
Sample A
Sample A
Sample A
Sample B
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Sample C
Sample C
Sample D (below) is made from Silk Upholstery Fabric
($1,025.00 as shown)
Sample D
front view
Sample D
side view
Sample D
rear view
Sample D
Bertha
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1870s & 1880s Day, Tea or Evening Bustle Dress
The dresses in this section are they
type of dresses worn by the wealthy / upper class women during the 1870s and
1880s. Just as they were expensive during that time, they are also expensive
now. These gowns will all feature real jewels and/or real pearls and of
course, silks and other fine fabrics. They are the expensive and ornate
gowns that only the very wealthy could afford. Each gown is a work of art
and is a "one-of-a-kind". Just as with all our women's dresses, we will not
make and two dresses the exactly same. When one of these dresses is sold
there will never be another one just like it.
Because of the nature of these dresses, they will each
have a separate page. In each case the dress shown is already made and is
therefore only available in the size and color shown. If you would like of
this quality in a different size, color or with other variations we will be
happy to work with you to commission one of these exquisite dresses for you.
The dresses shown are available for immediate
delivery, unless they have already been sold. Commission dresses are custom
and the delivery time varies upon the work required and our current work
load.
Ladies 1870s & 1880s Day or Evening Bustle Dresses
Click an image below for a larger view
Bustle Wedding / Reception Dress
This Upper Class Dress $1,200.00
1878 Ball gown
This Upper Class Dress $1,500.00
Ladies 1880s Polonaise
& Walking Skirt: Day or Evening Dress
This is a very beautiful dress that can be worn by
most.
The top is a long type of bodice as you can
tell. There is a gathered point on each side and a long hanging gathered
section in back. The sleeves are 3/4 long sleeves with ruffles. The
bodice / top around neck can be material or cut out for an evening look.
Buttons up the front. Ruffles or lace out line the bodice edge. And this is
boned and lined.
The skirt is several rows of ruffles, as you can also tell.
Suggestion; For best result in appearance, is a quarter moon
bustle to wear in back under bodice. A very stiff ruffle under slip to make
the skirt stand out, &/ or a 2 bone hoop. Suggest in material, (bodice or
skirt) being print & one being solid.
Material (cotton), (print and solid okay ?),
color, neck cut. The addition for a gathered under slip, or hoop, or bustle
pad.
Not everything we have available is on our web
site. Call, Write or E-Mail with your interests and we will try to
accommodate your needs.
We are adding items as time allows.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Want to make your own dress?
Purchase the pattern for the 1880s Polonaise and Walking Skirt
1880s Polonaise and Walking Skirt
by Past Patterns #904
1880s Polonaise and Walking Skirt. This delicate, doll-like ensemble is made of fine white batiste,
Valenciennes lace and silk ribbon. An open square neck is an option worn in the afternoon or evening. The skirt is
a gored underskirt of unbleached muslin with a white batiste ruffle overlay. The bustle is created at the hips by
the drapery.
This pattern is multi-sized 10 through 20. All the sizes are in one package. Look at our National
Standard size chart for your size. All sizes require 4 1/4 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric for the tunic and skirt
ruffles.
If this dress is made of a printed cotton consider using reproduction calico buttons.
Ladies 1896 Jane Addams Bustle Dress: Day or Evening
Not everything we have available is on our web site. We can
make dresses from other patterns and also from photographs. We made this
dress for a customer, based on this photograph. More information coming soon.
"Call for information".
Ladies 1896 Jane Addams Day or Evening Bustle Dress
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Jane Addams
Front
Jane Addams
Write Up
Jane Addams
Back
Jane Addams
Back side
Jane Addams
Blouse
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress
"just like" one that we
have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design
or dress
pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is
why we don't
list specific fabric choices.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Ladies 1???s
Dress: Day or Evening
What's coming in the Future
Not everything we have available is on our web site. We are adding items as time allows.
In the future we will be adding more outfits. Some will be for periods that already have dresses up on
the web site and others will be for periods not currently on the our site. For example 1835, 1840, 1857, 1876, 1884 and
1893 periods.
We currently have done dresses not shown on our web site, some of these have been done from original
pictures and/or drawings. We also have patterns for many more dresses and periods than we show.
Call, Write or E-Mail with your interests and we will try to accommodate your needs.
Custom made item, please allow
4 - 8 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting
price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications,
additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an
additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include
faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
All Officer Uniforms (Coats, Pants, Vests, Kepis and Forage Caps), all Indian War Uniforms (Coats, Pants,
Wool Shirts & Vests)
and All Civilian Clothing (Coats, Pants & Vests) as well as Many Large and Tall size
items take 9 to 11 weeks for delivery; UNLESS the item has a delivery time listed, then that is the delivery time.
Most other clothing (WHITE Cotton Shirts, Cravats, Suspenders, Felt Hats, etc.) take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery.
For more information on ordering, see Order Information Page.
Click Here. For Clothing and Uniform measurement chart: Click Here.
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