Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Millinery
A recently commissioned black spoon bonnet:
Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Millinery, Reproduction Fabrics
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…
Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Millinery
I was recently contacted by Michael Nelson Studio to complete a straw half bonnet for an upcoming photo shoot. The shoot is for the cover of a novel set in 1866 Missouri. The photo will be a portrait of a young lady…
Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Millinery
I received an order from the set decorator for Abraham Lincoln- Vampire Hunter (apparently it is based upon a book by the same title) currently being filmed in New Orleans. It’s funny because a friend and I were just discussing this film…
Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Millinery
Here is a snapshot of a recently completed red shot- silk drawn (or gathered) bonnet. It is the same color and style as the one shown on my website. This is a soft bodied bonnet. I developed the pattern for this…
Here are a few images of a recently completed soft bodied 1860s era high fashion spoon bonnet I completed for a customer attending a San Francisco Dickens Festival. My poor Styrofoam head has seen better days! It has been…