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Custom garments we have made for clients

Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Costume Design

A very merry Victorian Christmas gown!

Our latest commission was for a Civil War era/1860s very merry Christmas gown inspired by the White cotton walking dress with black soutache braid work (c. 1862) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art    The gown is made of emerald green…

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Posted in 1870s, 1880s, Commissions, Costume Design

A natural form bustle gown

I recently had the pleasure of designing a bustle gown inspired by the Natural Form Era (1875-1883) for a customer in The Netherlands. This gown is for a Victorian Era wedding she will be attending.  The bride has requested guests…

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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 Commissions, Corsets and Underthings, Costume Design

Lady Cavalier-Superhero Costume!

My latest commission was to create an ensemble for a [top secret!] [undercover!] [mystery?] SuperHero- from a character sketch! (I would include the sketches for you to see- but alas- They are indeed TOP SECRET!) The mysterious Superhero will sport black tights and tall black boots…

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Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Millinery

An 1860s Spoon bonnet

A recently commissioned black spoon bonnet:     

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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 1860s, Commissions, Millinery, Reproduction Fabrics

Dressing Mary Todd Lincoln

I recently had the pleasure to creating a gown for “Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln.”  “Mrs. Lincoln’s” husband portrays President Abraham Lincoln and together, the two have been bringing history to life across the nation for over 10 years now! This…

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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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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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