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…