It’s all about the bustle!
This lovely muted mauve velvet and cotton bustle era gown was commissioned by a member of Southern California’s prestigious Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society. The gowns worn by this riding club must be authentic to the late Victorian period and…
This 1880s era gown was designed for a museum display in Michigan. It was styled to represent a rural woman’s “better” or “best” dress. It is a modified version of our Harvest Bustle gown. Made of 100% cotton, it is…
This 1880s era bustle gown is a custom made version of our Harvest Bustle gown. It is headed to a client in Wyoming who is putting together a Lizzy Borden impression.�Lizzie was arrested and tried for murders of her parents…
Well now. I bet that heading got your attention! Never fear! We here at Maggie May Clothing are NOT retiring… but some of our designs are! Beginning in January 2018, The Godey Dress and The Varina dress, along with a…
These two Victorian Era corsets are part of a large commission headed to a museum in Pennsylvania. These lightweight corsets are ideal for daily wear while still maintaining their shape and�allowing for flexibility and�movement. For more information about these custom…
This sweet little bustle era dress is more costume than history but is absolutely adorable! The little girl this dress was made for lovingly dubbed it her, “oreo” dress. So sweet! For more information about this gown or any of…
A rare piece of history! An original Salvation Army bonnet (images from Ebay). c. 1880s. The Salvation Army began in London in 1865 as a mission organization. According to the History Channel, “The Christian Mission, in which women were given…
While browsing Etsy, I came across this beauty and it instantly caught my eye. �Gorgeous in grey and�the design is fabulous. I love all the ruching going on it the bodice. I think I see a new design coming soon!…