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    Trim can be added to make it more of a fancy dress. Piping for a collar is more of the 1850's to a small collar, for 1860's you can have a small round Peter Pan collar or stand up collar.

    The bodice/ blouse difference is straight sleeve if you want the 1850's. Or the late 1850's to 1860's can have the full sleeves with a small cuff. The straight sleeve has piping, s split instead of cuff with hook and eyes.

    NOTE: If using homespun cotton or drapery material we do strongly suggest a dust ruffle on the end of your skirt. Notice a lot of plaids or homespun material.

1. Day - Plain - no ruching / ruffles (Not Shown).
2. Day/Tea - Sleeve and Sleeve Cap Ruching Trim Only (Not Shown).
3. Tea - Full Bodice Ruching and Bows, as shown in picture.

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     NOTE: This dress is very full, it is NOT for women that are concerned about a small waist look. It is great for those that do not like a confining dress or are pregnant. By adding a half apron you can give the waist of this dress a more defined appearance.

     This is a camp dress. It's great to wear around camp for cooking, cleaning and chasing children around. It can be made to be plain /simply, yet we do like to add a little trim for contrast and appearance. Still it's nice to even look good, even in camp. Also very good for those that do the out back/ country re-enacting and you don't want to wear a hoop or take a chance on your nice day dresses. Although you can add a hoop and dress it up for evening wear.

     This is gathered at waist or straight cut, drop sleeves and a large (tall) ruffle at bottom. Buttons down front. Can be with straight cut sleeves with piping at wrist for pre war, or full sleeves with cuff band.

   Optional;  With wrist ruffle, straight sleeve, or full with cuff band. Round Peter Pan collar or piped around neckline. Matching tie for waist, are partial waist band added to tie in back.

    Suggest: An apron, a under hoop slip. The long padded bonnet, that is pictured below, is great when out in the sun.

     E-Mail us with color/fabric design interests.

     Measurements: Fill out Measurement Chart.

Expecting, Work or Camp Dress (0711-Homestead) Click an image below for a larger view
Sample A Front with Apron	Sample B Front	Sample B Back	Sample C Front
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Sample D Front with Apron	Sample D Back with Apron	Matching Quilted & Padded Bonnet

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    Of the two camp/ work dresses, this one is more dressy. This is made with a waist band. Great for those that work around the camp site cooking and/ or chasing children. Also good for those back woods camping re-enacting, where as you don't want to wear your hoop are damage or dirty your fine day dresses. Yet, if you want you can add a hoop and can be ready for evening.

     It's made off the shoulder with piping at the edge and followed further down, piping again. the bodice is lined and boned. Comes with matching or contrast piping on sleeve. Above the breast it's gathered yoke to give full comfort.

     Optional; are a piped (collarless) neckline or round peter pan collar. With full sleeves or cuffs. I recommend cuffs for real wear, due to the fact, that full sleeves tend to get into things, like cooking, fire, etc. Also optional, is with the top being of a solid color and the bottom a print. Note: put in comment field if your plan on wearing a hoop and the size, for correct sizing of bottom of skirt.

    Matching or Contrasting Material Top & Skirt: Both Top and Skirt in the same Material, or contrasting.

    Suggest: bonnet, that is on the other page of camp dress and under hoop slip.

     Measurements: Fill out Measurement Chart.

Ladies Camp and Work Dress (0803-Round Dress / Pioneer) Click an image below for a larger view		Some of the fabrics on hand. Many other choices are available, including Reproduction 1800s Fabrics.
Sample A Front		Earth-Tone Light - Medium	Pink Light - Medium DD-002
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     The first being the red on the left side has long style caps at top of a gathered sleeve. Fancy to wear for day and carry over into tea. A round peter pan collar with crochet collar that is under the collar to give that extra touch. (Crochet collar can be ordered  separate). The skirt is pleated and has a waist band to give that look of a skirt and bodice/ blouse.

     The second, sample B, below in light green, has a full crochet collar and even lighter trim, yet it's still ready for tea. The skirt pleated, yet gathered into the bodice/ blouse to give that full look of a dress.

     The third, sample C, is really a fancy day and tea dress, as you can see. Lots of lace, ribbon and lace under sleeves, with white crochet collar. The sleeves are French Bell sleeves.

     The fourth, sample D, is closer to pre and early Civil War time period with the straight sleeves, and piped wrist. Done simply, for getting around camp and chores easily. With a small round peter pan collar.

     Suggestion: Small cotton print, or print bottom with solid top/bodice.

Ladies 1858-1860s Day Dress: Day or Tea Click an image below for a larger view
Style A - 1860s	Style A - 1860s	Style B - 1860s	Sample C	Sample D	Sample E
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Style A - 1860s		Crochet Collar		Crochet Necktie Collar

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Sample E

     The Bodice/Top has caps at the shoulder. At the neck you can have piping (Samples B, C, D and E) or a Peter Pan collar (Sample A). The sleeves come down full, with under sleeves that hook inside to be able to remove at dusk for those special occasions.

     The Skirt can be done to fit any occasion, such as in the drawing and pictures, which show two different skirts. The standard is a Pleated Skirt (Samples B, C and D). The optional skirt (Samples A and D) is a 3 Ruffle/Flounce skirt and is available for an additional cost. CAUTION with the 3 flounce option: this dress SHOULD NOT be made from heavier drapery material, as the weight of the dress would be excessive. It can be made from the lighter drapery/home decor fabrics, although the weight may still exceed the capacity of a normal hoop and require a steel cage hoop.

     Trim and Style (Use): The amount of trim varies with the intended use and social status of the owner. It can vary from no trim for a simple day dress to fancy trim for a fancy tea dress. The shopping cart offers: a Plain Day Dress (Sample E), the dress with Bodice Trim (Sample B) for a little fancier day dress, the dress with Bodice and Skirt Trim (Sample B) for a fancy day dress or simple tea dress or the 3 Ruffle/Flounce skirt with Trimmed Bodice (Samples A & D) for a fancy tea dress. For other variations or amounts of trim, please call us or email and talk about your needs/desires.

    Material: Cotton, Taffeta or Drapery. Do not suggest drapery with the 3 flounce skirts, since the weight would be to heavy to be held up properly.

    Collar: Piping, Peter Pan, crochet, or crochet necktie.

Ladies 1860s Pagoda Day or Tea Dress Click an image below for a larger view
Sample B	Sample B sleeve detail	Sample B shoulder detail	Sample C	Sample A
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Sample D	Crochet Collar		Crochet Necktie Collar

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    Available in dress sizes 8 to 20, can possibly adjust for some other sizes, e-mail on this.

1. Height: With shoes you will be using (Item 1 from measurement chart).
2. Bust/Chest: Around the chest (Item 4 from measurement chart).
3. Waist: Around the natural waist (Item 14 from measurement chart).
4. Neck to Waist: From the base of the neck to the natural waist (Not on the measurement chart).
5. Waist to Floor: From the spot where your waist band goes, over the hips, then straight down to the floor (Item 17 from measurement chart).
6. Arm Length: Top of Shoulder to Middle of Wrist (Item 10 from measurement chart).
7. Wrist: Around the wrist at the wrist bone (Item 11 from measurement chart).
8. Neck: Taken around the neck at the soft spot at base of throat (Item 3 from measurement chart).
9. Stop sign: From back base of neck bone, out toward elbow, then up to wrist bone. (Item 6 from measurement chart).
10. Finished length: The finished length you want over your hoop, or what you choose to wear.

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    The top/bodice in the red plaid as you see, has a nice change in the sleeve design. There's a "V" shape in the  front neck area, with white material giving it a bodice/ blouse underneath look, whereas it's a bertha, (see below). Then the under sleeves being detachable, for after dusk, tea or social. Closes down the front to the point. The point design being more early war years in design.

    The skirt, being the third piece, can be pleated or gathered. A waist band that can button or hook & eye in back.

1. Day - Plain - no ruching / ruffles (Not Shown).
2. Day/Tea - Sleeve and Sleeve Cap Ruching Trim Only (Not Shown).
3. Tea - Full Bodice Ruching and Bows, as shown in picture.

Ladies 1860s Pagoda Dress 2 - #3855: Day or Tea Click an image below for a larger view
Front	Side	Bodice	Sleeve	Chemisette
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This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.     Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.     This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement). These items are Made in USA

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    The jacket is lined, boned and has piping. It has the pagoda sleeve with a square neck. Can hook and eye down the front or button down the front and comes to a small point in center. Also if the jacket is a solid color you can wear it with other skirts you already have. Or the jacket can be made like the picture to look like a dress with both material matching.

    The blouse is your standard 1860's blouse that is white in the pictures which is great to go with other skirts of yours, or can be done in a pastel color to match your outfit depending on your choice.

    The skirt can be gathered or what we do mostly is pleat. There's no trim on bottom unless you request it.

    NOTE: If using homespun cotton or drapery material we do strongly suggest a dust ruffle on the end of your skirt.

1. Day - Plain - no ruching / ruffles (Not Shown).
2. Day/Tea - Sleeve and Sleeve Cap Ruching Trim Only (Not Shown).
3. Tea - Full Bodice Ruching and Bows, as shown in picture.

Ladies 1860s Pagoda Dress #3 (3 Piece): Day or Tea Click an image below for a larger view
Front	Bodice	Side
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This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.     Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.     This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement). These items are Made in USA

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    The Bodice / Blouse is made of white or other solid color. It comes either with a Stand Up or Peter Pan collar. It is an Off-the-Shoulder style, their full sleeves with cuff band and it buttons down the front. In a solid color, you can wear with your other outfits.

    The Skirt can have a straight waist band, how wide you want or with the stiffener and pointed waist band like the  skirt below. Designed and decorated for what function you'd like it made for.

    The Jacket is slightly pointed or curved and long sleeves. The jacket is lined, with lace and/or ruffle trimming. There is a slanted "8" style of matching or contrasting material that hooks at top to a button for closure. Unless you don't want a closure at top, add remarks to comment field.

    Material: Cotton, Taffeta or Drapery. All 3 pieces can be mixed materials.

    Jacket Trim: The amount of trim varies with the intended use and social status of the owner. It can vary from no trim for a simple day dress to fancy trim for a fancy tea dress. The shopping cart offers: a Plain Day Dress (Sample A & D); the Day/Tea dress with Bodice Trim (Sample B Bodice); and the Tea Dress with & Fancy Bodice Trim (Sample E Bodice). You may also add how wide you want your Waistband from the Waist Band Options and/or the Lace/Eyelet Inserts from the Sleeve Inserts Option for an even dressier look. For other variations or amounts of trim, please call or email us and talk about your needs/desires.

    Skirt Trim: Trim can be added to the skirt. We currently offer one to three rows of trim near the bottom of the skirt (no sample shown, see Pagoda Sample C). For other styles of trim, please call or email us and talk about your needs/desires.

    Blouse/ Bodice Collar: Stand-Up collar or Peter Pan collar.

    Waist band: Wide Pointed Waist Band (Sample C & E Skirt) or Straight Waist Band (Sample A, C & D Skirt).

    Jacket Sleeve: Short or Long.

    Sleeve Inserts: We offer an option for Eyelet or Lace removable sleeve inserts (Sample D and E).

Ladies 1860s Zouave Day or Tea Dress Click an image below for a larger view
Sample A	Sample B	Sample B	Sample B
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Sample C	Sample C	Sample D	Sample D
Sample E	Sample E	Sample E

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    Available in dress sizes 8 to 20, can possibly adjust for some other sizes, e-mail on this.

1. Height:  With shoes you will be using (Item 1 from measurement chart).
2. Bust/Chest: Around the chest (Item 4 from measurement chart).
3. Waist: Around the natural waist (Item 14 from measurement chart).
4. Neck to Waist: From the base of the neck to the natural waist (Not on the measurement chart).
5. Waist to Floor: From the spot where your waist band goes, over the hips, then straight down to the floor (Item 17 from measurement chart).
6. Arm Length: Top of Shoulder to Middle of Wrist (Item 10 from measurement chart).
7. Wrist: Around the wrist at the wrist bone (Item 11 from measurement chart).
8. Neck: Taken around the neck at the soft spot at base of throat (Item 3 from measurement chart).
9. Stop Sign: From the back base of the neck, out towards the elbow, then upward to wrist bone. (Item 6 from measurement chart)
10. Finished Length: The length you want over your hoop, when finished.

Linda Gown

     The picture to your left is a 1858 ball bodice and skirt. The top has a full gathered and lace trim collar with hand made flower in center. Puff sleeves with band. With the short point for the 50s style, and buttons in back.

     The bottom skirt is with white lace and ribbon. The top/ over skirt is scooped to meet on each side of waist band with ruffles all around. The material, that doesn't show up is a seersucker with rainbow colors in pin strips. This dress could easy be carried over into Civil War do to lack of material, due to the war. Waist band that buttons in back. (See pictures below).

     Another is the bright pink cotton pin strip with cotton eyelet lace trim across in rows of the front. Contrast pink sleeve caps and arm band, that hook and eyes in back. The skirt is double, with the top being bright pink polish cotton with waist band that buttons in back.

Ball Bodice

     Note: The difference from 1850 thru the 60's is mainly the point. Further forward in time the more narrow, sharp point you had whereas in the 50's was a shorter more blunt point. As you can tell in the drawings in A & C.

     Optional is epaulets, (which are the small piece that is above the gather or pleated part of the sleeve), shown in darker pink picture, sleeve style, point size, material and rather to be a single, or double skirt or with flounces found in our never ending dress. Price will depend on style, material and how much trim/ fancy you will want. CAUTION with flounces or double skirt: this dress SHOULD NOT be made from heavier drapery material, as the weight of the dress would be excessive. It can be made from the lighter drapery/home decor fabrics, although the weight may still exceed the capacity of a normal hoop and require a steel cage hoop.

Ladies 1858 - 1860s Bodice: Formal and Ball
Sample A (left half) Plain w/Balloon Sleeves - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sample B (right half) Bertha w/Double Balloon Sleeves	Sample C (left half) Lace Trim w/ Straight Sleeves - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sample D (right half) Plain w/Drawstring Balloon Sleeves	Sample Combo (Combination of A, B & C)

Linda Gown Click an image below for a larger view
Front	Side	Top Detail / Collar
We DO NOT make identical dresses. DO NOT ask for a dress "just like" one that we  have already made. Something must be changed: color, trim, fabric design or dress pattern. Also many of the fabrics shown are no longer available. That is why we don't list specific fabric choices.

This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.     Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.     This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement). These items are Made in USA

Ball Skirt

     The skirt see optional.

General, on bodice and skirt

   Material;  Can be made of cotton, drapery, taffeta or velvet, or mix. Although for drapery, suggest a good firm hoop. See optional for design in skirt. The one of the picture of the darker pink is approx. 20 years old and is made of cotton. Also the light color and white is of cotton is our newest prototype. Note, cotton is easier to take care.

   Measurements; Need the measurement chart.

   Call, Write or E-Mail with your specifications, and for the measurements needed. Prices vary depending upon the amount of work and materials used. E-mail Frances at azrahist@aol.com for any questions on this or any other dress.

    Please Call, Write or E-Mail with your specifications. Prices vary depending upon the amount of work and materials used.

This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.     Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.     This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement). These items are Made in USA

    Riding Skirt, Style D: for riding in the late 1860's through early 1900's. This is a floor length riding skirt. It is available with or without a train, depending on the time period requested.

     Measurements: Fill out Measurement Chart.

     Material; Good in medium to heavy linen or cotton, corduroy, velvet or wool. E-Mail us with color/fabric design interests.

Ladies Riding Attire
Style BB-A	Style D

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    We hope teachers, students, historians & researchers will find these pages useful, as well as reenactors & production companies.