All things Bustle, Natural Form, and Aesthetic (1870-1890)
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 and�the 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…
This Edwardian era ensemble�is headed to Maryland for a production of The Lady with the Little Dog. Our�dress is inspired by this original gown. This costume is made of iridescent steel grey taffeta with a velvet and satin jacket. The…
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…
In addition to our 1890s era skirt and shirtwaist, we completed these 1890s era undergarments consisting of a camisole�and ruffled petticoat. For more information about these garments or any of our custom made historical clothing, please visit our website at…
Two of our commissions for 2015 included 2 sets of 1890s era skirt and shirtwaist combinations. These four garments went to two separate museums. The first 1890s skirt and shirtwaist are made of 100% lightweight cotton. Lightweight fabric was requested…