All things Bustle, Natural Form, and Aesthetic (1870-1890)
This lovely Victorian era over bust corset is fashioned from pink and beige ticking with a full cotton lining. This summer weight corset will be worn while working on a living history farm and is designed for maximum comfort. This…
This lovely muted mauve velvet and cotton bustle era gown was commissioned by a member of Southern California’s prestigious Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society. The gowns worn by this riding club must be authentic to the late Victorian period and…
This 1880s era gown was designed for a museum display in Michigan. It was styled to represent a rural woman’s “better” or “best” dress. It is a modified version of our Harvest Bustle gown. Made of 100% cotton, it is…
This 19th century day dress was designed for a house museum exhibit in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Inspired by an original gown in the Met, this cotton version is meant to celebrate the rural heritage of the now suburban community. A…
This 1880s era bustle gown is a custom made version of our Harvest Bustle gown. It is headed to a client in Wyoming who is putting together a Lizzy Borden impression.�Lizzie was arrested and tried for murders of her parents…
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…
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…
These two Victorian Era corsets are part of a large commission headed to a museum in Pennsylvania. These lightweight corsets are ideal for daily wear while still maintaining their shape and�allowing for flexibility and�movement. For more information about these custom…