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Godeys Ladys Book 1863
Color copies of all twelve color plates form the 1863 volume of Godeys Ladys
Book. These are the plates reproduced on photo grade paper and mounted on to
card stock. On the back is a description of each dress by Mr. Godey, as copied
out of the original magazines.
Parasol, Long handle with small parasol top. Satin-like polyester cover
can be dressed up with lace and garnishments or re-covered to make a nice period
accessory. Black or white.................................................................$10.00
Battenberg Lace Parasol, 100% cotton cover with 5" of lace around
the edge, or all over pattern. 26". wooden handle. White only (Other colors
are available from time to time- Black, Ecru, etc. Please inquire)................................................
$35.00
Ladies
Cotton Stockings, 100% mercerized cotton. Thigh high, requires roll garter
below. Colors- Black, White, Beige
Sizes are not based on foot size. 8 1/2 fits small feet and 11 will fit a ladies
shoe size 12. Use this as a guide to determine the stocking size.........$
7.95
Garters, Cotton covered elastic roll type. Correct for above hose- specify
medium or large....$ 4.95
Cotton
Stockings with Stripes. Each stocking is hand made on an antique sock loom.
100% cotton with a small amount of elastic added at the top to stay up. No need
for garters.
These are knee high stocking in a correct period striped pattern. many styles
of stripes to choose from as listed. One size fits all.....................................$6.00
pr
Patterns-
Brown/Black
Maroon/Blue
Pink/Black
Red/Black
Green/Black
Red/White
Blue/White
Black/White
Sandalwood Fan , Approx. 8" long. Made from sandalwood that has an
attractive fragrance.$ 7.50
Feathers, Ostrich Plume, Assorted colors. For decorating or dressing up
hats, etc. 12-15" long...$ 2.50 each
Crocheted Gloves or Mitts, Black, white, or ecru. Hand crocheted with cotton
thread.
Gloves are full fingered, mitts are fingerless..............$ 9.95pair
Snoods, Crocheted, Elastic band to stay on. Rayon, Choice
of colors - Red, White, Black, Maroon, Gray, Blue, Brown, Not period material,
but they look great and are an inexpensive alternative. A ribbon can be used
to replace the elastic as an alternative........$ 9.00
Ladies Slippers, Black cotton tops with rubber soles. Comfortable. Specify
shoe size-....$ 12.95
Sizes are limited at this time. Please inquire.
Ladies Work Shoe, black or brown, pegged soles.(Suitable for women's
wear). These are the same as our dress brogans, only in women's sizes. Smooth
or Rough side out. We need a foot tracing and any necessary measurements to
make them fit correctly the first time. 1-3 weeks delivery. We have men's sizes
from 3 1/2 -15 in stock at all time. To convert from ladies shoes, subtract
1 1/2 sizes (example- ladies 8 is a men's 6 1/2. Please call if you have questions)...................$94.50
To see the work shoe in more detail, please visit our
"Shoes" Page
Ladies High Top Boots, We have a selection in stock to choose from.
High top lace up like the original style. Sewn leather soles. Stacked heel.
Black or Brown. Pictured to the right............$85.00 pr
Ladies
Deluxe High Top Boots, We are proud to offer these once again. This is a
factory made pair of ladies shoes.
The best part is that they are American Made!
This style had been sold by Fall Creek Suttlery
in California for many years.
Now we have it available online.
Very high quality top grain leather with a canvas lining. Full leather sole
stitched on. Heel has a rubber tap to decrease wear and slipping.
13 eyelet's and each shoe stands approximately 8 1/2" tall from the floor.
Comfortable fit. These shoes will perform well for most periods from the 1850's
through the 1920's.
Especially suited for Civil War and Cowboy Shooting or Historical Western impressions.
We "custom" order these from the factory and they are not returnable. Please include your measurements as noted below. Price is $175.00 pr
Please call to order these boots
Sizes are a little large but narrow, Order your actual ladies shoe size, and
you may want to add one size in width.
We have done the conversion in the box below for sizes.
These come in B, C, D, E, EE and EEE widths. Please specify your actual ladies
size as best you can.
If needed please fill out the boot measurement chart- Click
Here
Color is black at this time. Other colors may be available in the future by
special order, please inquire.
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NOTE-Hoops are back. Different supplier, Slightly
higher price.
But the quality is the same or better.
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Our hoops have draw string waist. We usually
have ruffled hoops in stock.
All hoops are cotton covered steel boning (Some have Plastic Boning, depending
on the maker) and a full cotton shell covering. All have a drawstring waist
and one flounce at the bottom. Maximum waist size for standard hoops is 40".
The hoop diameter is variable by adjusting the boning inside the cover. The
circumferences are approximate.
Length is waist to ankle, (Child's Hoop is waist to knee). Regular length
for standard hoops is 39".
Child's Three Bone. 71" Circumference. Length 23". Great for
girls up to around age 10.................................$22.50
Four Bone Plain..124" Circumference. For very plain dresses. Beginners
usually like this one due to the lower price.....$36.95
Four Bone Plain.. 90" Circumference. Great for Smaller diameter
dresses such as working women or more
Conservative
attire...................................................................................................................$36.95
Five Bone Plain...144" Circumference. More support for larger or
heavier dresses......................................................$44.95
Six Bone Plain.... 144" Circumference. This our most popular and
versatile hoop. Plenty of support for any dress, and a nice bell
shape.........................................................$44.95
Ruffled hoops have a ruffle covering each bone. This helps hide the boning
and eliminates one or two "over the hoop" petticoats.
Descriptions for use are as above. The six bone hoops are our best sellers in
ruffled hoops.
The actual circumfrence of our Six Bone Hoop with ruffles is 160"
******If you need yours in a hurry please give us a call***********
Four Bone Ruffled 124" Circumference..................................$62.95
Five Bone Ruffled.160"Circumference...................................$77.95
Six Bone Ruffled. 160" Circumfrence.....................................$94.95
There was no black "mourning hoop" in the
1860's.
Just another ploy by some to take your $$$.
New Books-
Victoria's Home Companion or The Whole Art of Cooking:
A History of 19th Century Foods, with Recipes. Including descriptions
of Vegetables, Fruits, and Domesticated Animals, Methods of Preservation, Preparation,
Care of Kitchen utensils, &c. With Special Emphasis on the Civil War Era.
(Yes, that's the title)
By Victoria Rumble. Victoria's latest work covering virtually all aspects of
civilian home cooking during this period. 40 chapters and 310 pages including
the index.
The title pretty much tells it all. A lot of details are included. This is a
book that any reenactor, living historian or Mid 19th Century enthusiast should
not be without.
..................................................................$24.95
America's Printed Fabrics 1770-1890, Barbara Brackman. 128 pg soft bound.
Explore the fabrics and quilts from 1770-1890. This book guides us through more
than a century of American fabrics and shares wonderful old photos, diary entries
and letters from America's past. Included are 8 projects inspired by antique
quilts as made with today's reproduction fabrics as well as insight into the
social, technological, and fashion influences on past generations of Quiltmakers.
Also, instruction on learning to identify vintage fabrics and quilts as well
as learning to choose reproduction fabrics and patterns.
This book is full of fantastic photos, diagrams, cdv's and photos, etc showing
every aspect of period fabrics, their uses and quilt patterns...............................$29.95
What's
a Poor Girl to do? Prostitution in Mid 19th Century America, Elizabeth Topping.
72 pgs soft bound. A graphic look at sexuality in early Victorian America, the
extent and causes of prostitution, it's effects on society, and the myths and
realities the Victorians held about the oldest profession known to womankind.
Profusely illustrated with period photos.. (While I find most of the photos
in this book are dated 10-20 years earlier than they actually are, the content
cannot be denied and many of them fall into the "erotic" classification).
Great resource material..................................................................$
9.95
Dating
Fabrics, A Color Guide 1800-1960. Eileen Trestain. Hard cover in spiral
format. 205 pg. Text on styles and dating fabrics, and loads of color pictures
showing all types of historical and more recent fabrics. This book was done
mainly for quilters, but it is a wealth of knowledge for selecting fabrics for
CW period dresses, shirts, etc............$24.95
COMPLETE
GUIDE TO PRACTICAL CUTTING, by Edward Minister & Son. A legendary and
major work of costume history. The basis for the Minister System, it had a profound
influence on the tailoring industry. 2 volumes in 1, covering: full range of
men's garments including servants' and livery, some womens' including ladies'
polkas and riding habits, English Army, Navy and Civil dress regulations, as
well as uniforms. With additional, contemporary, fashion plates. Useful in the
making of Early Victorian, Crimean War, Napoleon III (1850s/1860s). A good reference
for one of the most elegant periods of men's clothing. 366 pp, 8 1/2 X 11, quality
paperbound................$31.95
From
The Neck Up- An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking. Denise
Derma. 199 pages. Complete works from design to renovations and alterations.
Complete with patterns and a glossary. A perfect reference book for learning
Millinery, the art of making custom designed felt, straw and fabric hats by
hand...........................................................$25.00
The Fashionable Dancers Casket: or the Ball Room Instructor,
"A New and Splendid Work on Dancing, Etiquette, Deportment, and the Toilet",
192 pas paperback. Reproduction of a famous 19th century guide to CW dance,
including illustrations that are perfect for the modern reenactor, historian,
or anyone who is interested in the history of dance. (At least that is what
the back cover says). Fourteen illustrations......................................
$ 14.95
Martines Hand-Book of Etiquette, and Guide To True Politeness, Reprint
of a guide that was used right after the CW. Contains Clear and comprehensive
directions for manners, dress & conversation, including other such essentials
as hints on the art or carving, etiquette of the ball, and 56 rules to be observed
in general society. Paperback, 166 pages.................................$14.95
Hillgrove's Ball Room Guide and
Practical Dancer,Reprint of the 1863 book. By T. Hillgrove, Teacher of
Dancing. 237 pgs, paperback. Complete guide to period ballroom dancing from the
CW period. With illustrations. Highlights individual poses and positions as
well complete dances. Another "must read" for those interested in
period dance...............$21.95
Godey Costume Plates In Color, 24 color plates from the 1860's...$
10.95
Fashions and Costumes from Godeys Lady's Book. 91 Pgs full of costume
plates from
Godey's Lady's Book. 8 plates in color. W/ fashion descriptions...........$
12.95
Victorian & Edwardian Fashions, Illustrated entirely by contemporary
photos. 233 illustrations portray typical crinolined ladies and top hatted gentlemen
of the day...$ 14.95
C. W. Era Etiquette, 235 pgs, Martines Handbook of Etiquette combined
with a Dictionary of Vulgarisms Reprinted from the 1860's. Profusely illustrated............$15.95
C.W. Ladies Fashion & Needle Arts of the Early 1860's, 348 pgs.
Primary source material from Peterson's Magazine1861-1864, plus
hair styles and jewelry from Campbell's Self Instructor in-the Art of Hair Work.
Hundreds of illustrations.....$30.95
Ladies Handbook Of Fancy
& Ornamental Work, Costume accessories, embroidery, beading, knitting,
quilting, tatting, etc. 262 engravings, 265 pgs. Practical & detailed
instructions..... $21.95
The Ladies Self Instructor in Millinery & Mantua Making, Embroidery,
& Applique (1853)Reprint of the orig. book by Leary & Getz with
illustrations from
Godey's Lady's Book. 228 pgs............................................$15.95
The Citizens Companion,From the publishers of
the Camp Chase Gazette. Monthly periodical for the civilian
population in CW reenacting. Photos, articles, ads. Current monthly
issue........................................................$ 4.50
Who Wore What, Women's Wear 1861-65, Juanita Leisch. 116 pgs,
hardbound. Excellent resource material illustrated with original
photographs..Hardbound.............$29.95
American Victorian Costume in Early Photographs, Dalrymple. Over 280
rare photographs documenting clothing from 1840's to 1890's.
128 pgs. Soft cover..........................$ 15.95
Civil War Cooking, The Housekeepers Friend. By Mrs. E.F. Haskell. 445
pg soft cover. Large size reprint of the manual-The Housekeepers Friend,
Copyright 1861. Recipes for all types of food, gardening, flowers, infants,
cooking for invalids, etc...$29.95
Introduction to Civil War Civilians. Juanita Leisch. 86 pg. text and
period photographs illustrating what civilians went through during the the period
1861-65.........................................................................................$
9.95
From the Ballroom To Hell, Grace and Folly in 19th Century Dance, 223
pg. Soft cover Period dance, with humorous additions...............................................$24.95
Sew & Sew Forth, Heidi Marsh. 159 pgs
with glossary of terms. Instructions, colors, fabrics, and patterns from our
period.......................................................$29.95
Styles & So Forth, Heidi Marsh. With Glossary, 185 pgs. Dresses,
wraps, and underclothes...............................................$29.95
Hair, Hat, Hood, and Bonnet Too of the Era of the
Hoop, Heidi Marsh. 174 pgs of pictures and notes helpful in arranging and
trimming the hair and it's coverings.$29.95
Knit, Net, & Crochet,Heidi Marsh. 140pg,
Definitions, directions, and projects $29.95
Wedding Suggestions of the Era of the Hoop,
Heidi Marsh 54 pg. Helpful for styles, designs, etc. Also good reference for
Ball Gowns and other formal wear........$16.95
What Children Wore- or wish they could- in the Era of the Hoop, Heidi
Marsh. 166 pgs. Full of designs and instructions for children's wear........................................$29.95
Ladies Sports, Heidi Marsh. 92 pgs. Packed with notes and pictures of
ladies in sports............$19.95
Riding Habits, Heidi
Marsh.......................................................................$19.95
The Art of Hair Work. Hair Braiding and Jewelry of Sentiment, with a catalog of Hair Jewelry. 208 pgs. Descriptions, illustrations, and instructions for hair weaving. Great illustrations and catalog pages...........................................................$24.00
Victorian Fashions & Costumes From Harpers Bazar 1867-1898. We have been selling this book for over 25 years and it is still a good seller. 294 pages edited by Stella Blum. Tons of diagrams and drawings from the famous fashion magazine. This book is as important to post CW enthusiasts and Godeys and Petersons is to Mid 1800's enthusiasts. Areas covered include Bustles and Puffs (1867-1874), Natural Form and Cuirass Body (1875-1882), Return of the Bustle (1883-1890), and Hourglass Figure (1891-1898). A complete fashion reference with over 1000 illustrations...........................................................$19.95
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