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Reproduction WWI Era British Nurse’s cape

I recently completed a reproduction WWI era British nurse’s cape for a customer in Australia. The cape is 100% wool. Included are images of original capes this reproduction is based on. (Images provided by the customer/source unknown.) �� Reproduction garment:…

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WWI VAD uniform

We recently made two of our WWI era nurse’s gowns with accessories for museums in Queensland and Canada! Red cross gown made for a museum in Queensland �� WWI era nurse’s uniform with removable sleeves for a museum in Canada.…

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WWI Era nurses uniform

Our first commission of 2012 was for an early 20th century nurse’s uniform in steel blue for an Australian museum that will opening this year. The Sunbury, Victoria museum will focus on the preservation of the local Sanitorium. Guided tours…

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing! Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.

Reproduction WWI Era British Nurse’s cape

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