The Rise of the Crinoline
Just love the construction of this boy’s c. 1860 playsuit. Made of cotton jean, the details are as follows: 2-piece, white & blue stripe: overalls w/ concave hammered brass buttons & drop seat, short jacket w/ interior pocket, jacket: C…
We made 7- yes seven of our American South Dresses for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina for a historic festival held in September. In no particular order, here they are! For more information about these dresses or any…
How authentic are our reproduction cotton prints? Just look below to see for yourself! It’s a near perfect match! For more information about our reproduction fabrics, please visit our website at www.maggiemayfashions.com
This dress, chemisette, and day cap are headed to Oregon for a rural heritage museum gala. The gown is made of 100% glazed cotton chintz with wooden buttons. The gown is shown without petticoats. The chemisette and day cap are…
I am currently working on a project for a museum that involves making 1860s era garibaldi blouses and I came across a discussion that caught my attention. The question was “Are blouses authentic and if so, Who should wear them?” As…
A replay of our popular all white bonnet! Lovely point d’esprit and straw half bonnet trimmed with vintage venetian lace and floral satin rosettes! Sheer white floral cotton ties are super soft under the chin! Perfect for a summer afternoon…
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The final two garments we made for an upcoming 1890s era short film set in rural America were two farmer’s frocks. The creative director wanted these made from burlap. Burlap is made of jute- a course and unrefined fiber.…