A rare piece of history! An original Salvation Army bonnet (images from Ebay). c. 1880s. The Salvation Army began in London in 1865 as a mission organization. According to the History Channel, “The Christian Mission, in which women were given…
While browsing Etsy, I came across this beauty and it instantly caught my eye. Gorgeous in grey andthe design is fabulous. I love all the ruching going on it the bodice. I think I see a new design coming soon!…
This 1880s era shop keeper’s dress is actually our Harvest Bustle gown made up in a gorgeous vibrant grape cotton print pulled from the textile collection at the V&A. This bodice and skirt combination can be worn with or without…
We have shirts! Men’s shirts! This style of shirt was worn from the 1840s through the end of the 19th century! Email us today for current availability! Men’s high quality white cotton shirt with wooden buttons- $42.00 plus S&H Men’s…
Wow! We’ve had an amazing year! I feel like I say that at the end of every year, but 2015 really turned out to be one of our busiest of all time! I estimate over the course of the past…
I came across this fabulous original 1880s-1890s era lingerie bodice while perusing Etsy. Simply gorgeous! (Also added to the “must sew list!”) This item was listed for sale on October 8, 2015 for $128.00 from Theodosia Vintage/Etsy.
This light weight half bonnet is a great choice for ladies not wanting to wear a full bonnet. OurVictorian era straw bonnet is open at the back and allows room for showing off curls, braids, and other lavish hairstyles. It…