We recently completed a mid 19th century gown for an infant boy. People often mistakingly say, “boys wore dresses” during this period. That is incorrect. Both boys and girls did wear gowns during infancy (and there was no gender discrimination…
Here are a few images of another recently completed WWI Era nurse’s uniform based on images of extant garments provided by the client. This uniform features the removable collar and cuffs and a rounded apron. This uniform is headed…
I recently completed four silk drawn bonnets for Lowell Mill National Historic Park in Massachusetts. Two were trimmed and two were plain. These bonnets are for their historic interpreter program.
One of our first commissions of the year was for Brazos State Historic Park in Texas. They are working on an 1830s era project. They commissioned the following pieces: Two girl’s homespun dresses And a boy’s linen shirt, cravat, and…
One of the final orders in need of completion before we moved to our new location was an Early 19th century spencer jacket to be worn with the evening gown below: The spencer jacket is brown cotton velveteen with tiny…
I recently completed several garments for Perry’s Victory and International Monument- a national park in Put in Bay, Ohio. They are beginning a historical interpretation program this year and needed garments to attend a War of 1812 commemoration this month.…
Here are some images of a fun little project I worked on for a client in California. This highland vest and sash are intended for an evening gala celebrating the premiere of Pixar’s new animated film Brave. My client actually…
This year I received a commission from a museum in Texas for 3 mid 19th century dresses. Each are a variation of my unlined mid 19th century gown style (#1860BW). Fabric selection and sleeve styles were chosen by the interpreters! Enjoy!