The Rise of the Crinoline
I recently completed a Victorian era middle- upper middle class School Boy’s suit for a customer in Cairo, Egypt. The suit consists of a pair of trousers, shirt, waistcoat, cravat, and wool hat. Victorian etiquette called for boys (and men)…
For years, historical maternity wear was something of an obscurity. But now, more and more museums and other historical clothing collections are paying attention to these special garments and making them available for study! Here are few of my findings.…
Here are a few images of a recently commissioned Victorian Era bonnet. It has been commissioned to be worn with my 1860s era day dress .
A recently commissioned black spoon bonnet:
Came across this Victorian era wrapper on Vintage Textile and just had to share! Reminds me more of the 1960s than the 1860s! Far out! Images courtesy Vintage Textile
I recently had the pleasure to creating a gown for “Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln.” “Mrs. Lincoln’s” husband portrays President Abraham Lincoln and together, the two have been bringing history to life across the nation for over 10 years now! This…
In January of this year, I wrote about a new adventure I was embarking upon- trying my hand at making a mid 19th century gusseted corset. Until a few years ago, corsetry was something I avoided like the plague. And…
Recent Museum and Film work: Images courtesy Island Farm Images courtesy Dreadful Sorry