This Romantic Era dress is a modified version of our Brooks Dress and is inspired by two original gowns- one c. 1838 formerly in the Tasha Tudor Collection and the other c. 1835 in the collection of the Bunka Gakuen…
This Romantic Era dress was inspired by an original cotton American gown c. 1847 in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This transitional style gown features wide, yoked neckline and gathered front bodice. The short, fitted sleeves are…
Posted in 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Children's Fashions, Commissions
We recently completed an extensive children’s clothing order for a museum in Arkansas. These garments are for their children’s interpretive centers and span the 1830s through the 1850s. Here are two examples of the petticoats we made for this commission.…
Posted in 1830s, 1840s, Commissions
Earlier this year we launched a new design- our Anne dress– a late 1830s/early 1840s transitional style gown. This dress is based off an original in the Tasha Tudor Collection and is a longer sleeve version of our Brooks dress.…
I am excited to announce the launch of our latest design- The Anne dress! The Anne dress is a transitional style gown that dates to the late 1830s-early 1840s and features a loose fitting bodice with yoke, an open neckline,…
Posted in 1800-1810, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Millinery
These simple and sweet girls’ bonnets are ideal for the years 1800-1850s. Worn by girls of all ages, these little darlings are headed to Historic Exchange Place in Jonesboro, Tennessee to be worn by their Junior Apprentices. The girls who…
Well now. I bet that heading got your attention! Never fear! We here at Maggie May Clothing are NOT retiring… but some of our designs are! Beginning in January 2018, The Godey Dress and The Varina dress, along with a…
Posted in 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Commissions
These two styles of girl’s petticoats were popular during the early to mid 19th century. Our mini corded petticoat is a girl-�size version of our women’s corded petticoat and was worn by children from the 1820s through the 1870s. It…