The Age of big bonnets and massive puffed sleeves!
As part of a larger commission for a museum in Pennsylvania, we constructed these two custom made late 1830s-early 1840s era gowns for their historical interpretation program. Made of 100% cotton reproduction prints, these two gown can be worn as…
Introducing our NEW Romantic era design- the ANNE dress! Embodying the transitional silhouette of the late 1830s and early 1840s, the Anne dress features characteristics of both decades. The bodice features a wide open neckline with a gathered bodice that tapers into a…
These two bold and bright 1830s era gowns are part of a large commission headed to a museum in Pennsylvania. These dresses are made of 100% replica print cotton with large Gigot sleeves tapered to the wrist. The bodices are fully lined in…
This custom made gown is our Charlotte gown made for a museum in Pennsylvania. It is shown over our corded petticoat and standard petticoat. Our Charlotte gown is a transitional gown- meaning it has characteristics of 1830s era gowns but…
Pictured below are two of the four 1830s era girl’s dresses we made for a hands on interpretive exhibit for Washington on the Brazos National Park in Texas. We modified our design so that children of many sizes can simply step into…
We recently completed 4 sets of boy’s 1830s era frock coats and contrasting cotton vests for Washington on the Brazos National Park. They’re just adorable (in my opinion!) For more information about these garments or any of our custom designed…
This late 1830s-early 1840s era smocked gown was made for a production at the Santa Fe Opera. It is 100% cotton with a muslin lined bodice and sleeve. The smocking is all done by machine and the skirt unhemmed as…