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WOMEN'S COSTUME History in the Making produces a wide variety of high quality women’s reproduction period clothing. Shown here are a few styles that represent some of the different periods, but we welcome all requests as custom orders. Please take the time to view our Galleries (Living History & Museums) to see some of the examples of our work. We look forward to having you as another of our valued customers.
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Day Dress
c.1890
Ladies Shirtwaist & Five-Gore Skirt
c.1900

Day Dress 1890
shirtwaist

Cotton print dress with gathered sleeve, front placket with eight-button closing, stand collar and full skirt gaged onto bodice band.

LD903.......$425

All cotton shirtwaist with double front placket, front and back side pleats, full sleeve and high stand collar. Elastic in back waist for ease in fitting. Finished with flat-felled seams.
Five-gore skirt with waistband, hook & eye centre back closing and hem either round or semi-train.
Worn with petticoat and bustle pad.

LS905 - Shirtwaist......$135.00
LS906 - Skirt..............$185.00

Ladies Suit
c.1910
Ladies Homburg Wool Felt Hat
Ladies suit
hat

Ladies Suit - Three button tailored jacket with notch lapel, flap pockets and top-stitched edges. Ankle length, 5 gore tailored skirt with styling variations in finishings.Jacket and skirt fully lined.
Available in 100% worsted.
Inquire as to shades available.

LD901..............$635.00

Black felt hat with wide
gros-grain band. Styling
similiar to men's homburg.
LH011......$255.00
Ladies Shirtwaist
c.1900
Ladies Petticoat
c.1900
Ladies Camisole
c.1900

Shirtwaist
Petticoat
Camisole

All cotton shirwaist with tailored front and sleeve plackets.Elastic in back waist for ease in fitting.
Finished with flat-felled seams.

LS904 - Shirtwaist......$135.00

Turn-of- the-Century Petticoat
Made in 100% white cotton.
A twill tape in the waistband
allows for easy adjustment.
Sizes in small, medium and large.
LA901......$125.00

Camisole
A turn-of-the-century camisole
of 100% white cotton batiste.
It has a centre front button opening
and the waist is gathered on to
a peplum.
Sizes in small, medium and large.
LA903......$105.00

Bustle Pad
Ladies Cape
c.1900
cape

The bustle pad may be used under the petticoat to achieve a more period look or purchased seperately for use under a turn of the century skirt (LS906). Aprroximately 6 x 7 inches and 1 inch thick, it has a modest ruffle edge and is tied around the waist by a ribbon. It is constructed of the same materials as the petticoat.
Sizes - One size (an XS is also available)

LA902.........$40.00

Half-circle cape with collar and lapping shoulder cape. Edges trimmed in lace and rows of topstitching at hem.

LD902 - Cape......$225.00

1840's Dress
 
19th Century Petticoat
 
Dress 1840s
Petticoat

Fitted bodice with authentic detailing. Skirt is gauged at the wasit, with stiffened hem. Lined bodice with boning, hook and eye closure,
hand finished. To fit bust size 34', 36" and 38".
Available in 100% cotton blue or beige print.
Custom orders available on request.

LD401.........$615.00

Adaptable petticoat, comes with
removable hem and bustle ruffles.
Ideal for many styles of dresses.
Adjustable waist. Particularly suitable
for use under costumes on mannequins.
Made in natural cotton muslin. One size.

LD402........$220.00