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Just children’s historical fashions

Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, Children's Fashions, Commissions

A Victorian Era boy’s suit

I recently completed a Victorian era middle- upper middle class School Boy’s suit for a customer in Cairo, Egypt. The suit consists of a pair of trousers, shirt, waistcoat, cravat, and wool hat. Victorian etiquette called for boys (and men)…

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Posted in 1780s, 1800-1810, 1820s, Children's Fashions, Musings

A boy’s skeleton suit

Here are some images of a recently commissioned skeleton suit for a young boy. The suit consists of three pieces- full length broad fall trousers, a short unlined jacket, and a white shirt with collar. The skeleton suit was popular…

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Posted in 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Costume Design

Oliver!

Photos from the recent production of Oliver at The Georgetown Theater in Kentucky! MMHC made two costumes for the lead actor in Oliver- the ragged costume and hat (above) and his dress suit (below). For the ragged outfit- I needed…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions, Commissions

Mid 19th century clothing commissions/follow up

Recent Museum and Film work: Images courtesy Island Farm Images courtesy Dreadful Sorry 

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Costume Design, Musings

Girl’s zouave dress

My final two garments for the Dreadful Sorry film commission are completed and on their way to South Carolina! In all, I completed 12 garments for this production! Some of the garments I did not snap photos of were a toddler’s white…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Musings

Mid 19th century children’s clothing/film commission

Maggie May’s Historic Clothing has been commissioned to create children’s clothing for the independent film Dreadful Sorry being filmed in South Carolina in March 2011. Here are a few quick snapshots of the first three garments just before they were packed for…

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Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions

How sweet is this!

How sweet is this Carte de Visite! Little twin girls with matching dresses! Thanks to Miss Virginia over at The Lady’s Resource CDV’s for this image!

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Posted in 1860s, Children's Fashions

A mommy and me photo shoot- 1860s style

This past weekend, we completed a Fall “mommy and me- 1860s style” fashion shoot at the historic Clisby Austin House (c. 1850) in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. Most of the pictures looked like this one…. It seems trying to keep an…

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Hi! I’m Susan!

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing! Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.

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Frances “Fannie” Wright was an intelligent and Frances “Fannie” Wright was an intelligent and outspoken early 19th century activist who dreamed of a society where ALL people could live and work together harmoniously regardless of race, gender, or class. Inspired by Robert Owen and his New Harmony Community and befriended by Thomas Jefferson, Wright began her own Utopian society right here in Tennessee. While Nashoba never gained ground, her “radical” ideas of equality, freedom, and feminism laid the foundation for generations to come. March is National Women’s History Month and we will be celebrating in fine style! Join us all month long as we meet a variety of ladies whose names deserve to be known! You can read more about Fannie, her Turkish trousers, and her Utopian Society on our Website under Calico Ball- Vignettes. Links in Bio. #womenshistorymonth #girlpower #scottishwomen #freethinker #maggiemayfashions #boldwomen #history #historyiscool #changemakers
A little snippet of encouragement for the new year A little snippet of encouragement for the new year. I keep these little notes hung about the walls in my studio. Sometimes we just need a reminder it’s OK NOT to be perfect. #kindness #bekindtoyourself #perfectionist #antiperfection #perspective #sewingstudio #maggiemayfashions #wordstoliveby #fashiondesigner
Calico Balls (often called Grand Calico Balls) ori Calico Balls (often called Grand Calico Balls) originated in the mid 19th century and served as benevolent social gatherings. Ladies and gentlemen of middle and upper middle class would forego their fancy silks and satins for the evening and instead don much simpler gowns and ties made from humble cotton calico. Afterwards, calico ballgowns were donated to local charities. Happy New Year my friends! Here’s to grand new things to come! #calicoball #calico #historylovers #historicallyinspired #historicalliving #maggiemayfashions #2021
And that’s a wrap my friends! If ANY year deserv And that’s a wrap my friends! If ANY year deserves a weird and wacky Victorian Christmas greeting- it’s 2020! A huge thank you to EVERYONE who supported us this year! It has been an amazing one thanks to all of you! We are eternally grateful! Here’s to a bright and hopeful 2021! See you in January! Stay well! #happyholidays2020 #grateful #maggiemayfashions #weirdvictorians
Making a list and checking it twice. Lining up a f Making a list and checking it twice. Lining up a few projects from the “must make” sketch book in anticipation of the coming of winter. Is it bizarre to plan a summer ensemble? Maybe. But this gorgeous ultra smooth weave linen is just so inspiring. #whatareyousewing #fashionsketchbook #maggiemayfashions #downtime #historicalcostume #regencyfashion
November is Native American Heritage Month! Highli November is Native American Heritage Month! Highlighting this beautiful #cherokee hunting frock c. 1820 housed in the collection of the #tnstatemuseum in Nashville. Dreaming about the day when designated history months will be no more because it will mean we have finally recognized and included the contributions and histories of ALL regardless of race, religion, gender, or place of origin! #everyoneshistory #inclusivity #youmatter #calicoball #maggiemayfashions #realhistory #tennesseehistory
Need hats? We have you covered! There’s somethin Need hats? We have you covered! There’s something exciting about an unfinished straw base. So. Many. Possibilities. Now available in our Millinery catalog. Links in bio! Can’t wait to see what you make! #diy #diymillinery #historicalcostuming #historicalclothing #maggiemayfashions #strawhats #theatercostumes #millinerysupplies
Our #1830sdress in action on stage at the Det Ny T Our #1830sdress in action on stage at the Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen, Denmark. #livetheater #oliver #oliverthemusical #repost #maggiemayfashions #1830sfashion #1840sfashion #historicalcostume
Autumn in Tennessee! #fallcolors #echoesofthepast Autumn in Tennessee! #fallcolors #echoesofthepast #maggiemayfashions #calicoball #1850shomeplace #landbetweenthelakes #livinghistoryfarms

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