Although this dress, is a two piece, it's designed to be worn with the large bustle, or padded bird cage style, which we also make. See bustle or call on this item.

     The picture on the left shows it to be a bodice, separate from the skirt. It's pointed in front with a little ruffle look in back. Buttons down front. Long full 3/4 length sleeves that tie above elbow, yet can be made straight and wrist length if you like. There's lace/ ruffle around collar. Bodice has that sort of a jacket look, that they wore then. At waist there's a tie, that goes around and ties in back.

     The top shorter skirt will have material or lace ruffle on the end, along with the lower skirt. Suggest walking length.

     This dress can be made to fit a variety of images, from the everyday woman up through a wealthy upper class woman, depending on material and trim. Prices vary according to the materials chosen and the amount of work that goes into making each dress.

     We do have the have the slip with the train that goes with this dress, although we haven't had the time to add it, along with the large padded bustle, which is cotton shell with poly fill, instead of horse hair. Just inquire at azrahist@aol.com

    Materials: can range from cotton, drapery, and taffeta. See general information above. Call or e-mail Frances to discuss your needs and desires.

    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 work/day dress to very fancy for a fancy tea or evening dress. The shopping cart offers five (6) levels for this dress: Plain Day Dress, Day Dress (simple trim), Day/Tea Dress (moderate trim), Tea Dress (fancy), Evening Dress (fancy or very fancy). We will add more pictures to show samples of the different levels as we can. For other variations or amounts of trim, please call or email us and talk about your needs/desires.

    Period: This dress can be made for the 1870s or 1880s period.

    Train: The train can be made as a Straight (Walking) Train, a Short Train or a Long Train.

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. Stop Sign: From center of base of neck to the middle of wrist. With the arm straight out and elbow bent with the forearm vertical, like stopping traffic. (Item 10B from measurement chart).
5. Center Back Length: From base of the neck to the waist. (Item 13B from measurement chart).
6. 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).

    Or even better fill out Measurement Chart.

Ladies 1870s & 1880s Day, Tea or Evening Bustle Dress Click an image below for a larger view
Sample A	Sample A	Sample A	Sample B	Sample C	Sample C
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Sample D front view	Sample D side view	Sample D rear view	Sample D Bertha	Sample D (left) is made from Silk Upholstery Fabric $1,025.00 as shown
Sample E front view	Sample E Bodice view		Sample E front close-up view	Sample F Front	Sample F Side

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This material IS NOT available

    It's made of pin stripe cotton with two tone for contrast for the ruffles and the bustle in back.

    The bodice/ top has long sleeves, yet can have the 3/4 sleeves for this time period. It comes up to the neck, with a stand up collar and buttons down front, although if you wish can hook and eye down front. And can also have a lay down collar. Also the top is lined and boned and has piping.

    NOTE: If using homespun cotton, plaid 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 1873-74 Bustle Dress: Day or Tea Click an image below for a larger view
Front	Side
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    The top is a long bodice as you can tell. It can be lined or unlined depending upon material used. There is a tucked point on each side and a the long hanging section in back gathers due to the tucks on the side. The sleeves are 3/4 long sleeves with ruffles. The bodice / top around the neck can be filled with material for a high neck or cut out for an evening look or a blouse/dickie (under blouse/dickie sold separately) could be used to change it back and forth (open and covered). Buttons up the front. Ruffles, fringe or lace outline the bodice edge. The under skirt is rows (10 to 11) of ruffles, as shown. It is not boned.

    Suggestions: A quarter moon bustle is normally not required nor suggested. A very stiff slip to make the skirt stand out and/or a 2 bone hoop. Suggest in material, (bodice or skirt) one being print and the other one being solid.

    Material (cotton: print and solid okay), color, neck cut. The addition for a gathered under slip, or hoop.

    Price for this dress starts at $459.25 for brocade special occasion or light weight drapery material. It can also be made from silk or other more expensive custom fabrics for addition cost. The dress, shown at the above, is the prototype with heavy brocade drapery material, unlined, square neckline bodice (under blouse sold separately), with front button closure. The skirt is of a cotton lining with a woven fabric for the ruffles, hook closure and placket is in center back. Embellishments are of skirt ruffles, black fringe, black buttons, black ribbon bows, and an under-sleeve ruffle made of black lace and fabric. With the heavy drapery it sells for about $940.00 and weighs about 10 pounds.

    Note: The Polonaise is a coat-like dress, originally worn by Polish women and was extremely popular in the 1770s and 1780s in Western Europe and North America. It consisted of a fitted bodice with a full skirt, draped in front from the waist and caught up on either side at the back, so that it fell in three large loops. This fashion was derived from the Polish Milk-maids, who would tuck their skirts into the waistband or tie up their skirt tails, in order to keep the hems out of the mud and mire. This Polonaise style dress came back in fashion during the Victorian Era, giving it a more formal look, adding embellishments to the tunic bodice and walking skirt. Fabrics used were light weight linen, cottons, muslin, broadcloth or batiste.

Ladies 1880s Polonaise & Walking Skirt: Day, Tea or Evening Dress Click an image below for a larger view
Front	Back
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.

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    Split Riding Skirt, Style FL-231: Time period ranges from late 1880's to Turn of the Century. The length of the skirt goes from floor length, to mid calf, to just below knee cap. Looks like the picture. Sizes run from 8 to 18.

    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 B Jacket	Style C Skirt

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    "Call for information".

Ladies 1896 Jane Addams Day or Evening Bustle Dress Click an image below for a larger view
Jane Addams Front	Jane Addams Write Up	Jane Addams Back	Jane Addams Back side	Jane Addams Blouse
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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

    Solid Colors: Blue Denim, Black, Green, Brown, Navy, Purple. Stripes: Black/White Stripes, Royal/White Stripes

    Sizes: XS to 2XL

    Colors: Green, Brown, Orange and Blue

    Sizes: XS to 2XL

    Colors: Black/White Stripe, Turquoise/White Stripe, Pink/White Stripe

    Sizes: XS to 2XL

    Colors: White, Tan, Lt. Blue, Pink, Royal Print, Red Print, Brown Print

    Sizes: Extra Small thru 2XL

     The bottom of 44" to 58" in width depending on material in stock and waist size. Length is below knees and there are several options for the bottom of the apron. Finished off with a waist band that ties in back. The top (bib section) is held up by boning or stiffener and can be pined or buttoned to the dress top / bodice. If you want, the button holes can be hidden on the back of bib.

    Options: No, 1 or 2 pockets. Plain hem, 2 Tucks and a Wide Hem or a 5-6" gathered ruffle at bottom. Boning. Button holes.

    Material choices at this time are white cotton, white cotton blend, unbleached muslin or a color to match or contrast your dress (put color choice in the comment field).

    Measurements; Needed are; height, waist and bust, length of skirt (for hoop or without hoop) or fill out Measurement Chart.

Ladies Full / Bibbed / Pinner Apron Click an image below for a larger view
Gathered/Plain Ruffle     /  Hem shown on full apron	with 2 Tucks and Wide Hem shown on half apron

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    The bottom of 44" to 58" in width depending on material in stock and waist size. Length is below knees and there are several options for the bottom of the apron. Finished off with a waist band that ties in back.

    Options: No, 1 or 2 pockets. Plain hem, 2 Tucks and a Wide Hem or a 5-6" gathered ruffle at bottom.

    Material choices at this time are white cotton, white cotton blend, unbleached muslin or a solid color to match or contrast your dress (put color choice in the comment field).

    Measurements needed are;  Height, waist and length skirt, (with or without hoop) or fill out Measurement Chart.

Ladies Half Apron Click an image below for a larger view
Gathered/Plain Ruffle     /  Hem shown on full apron	with 2 Tucks and Wide Hem shown on half apron

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    Capes were wool, velvet and velveteen, with matching or contrasting cotton lining.

    Material: availability depends on time of year and the textile companies. Usually Wool, Velvet or Velveteen.

    Trim: is usually in black or contrasting color, in braiding and / or fringe.

    Closure: can be a tie at top of neck with tassel, 2 buttons with connecting cloth tab (this leaves a space/gap between the sides of the opening) or frog plus hook and eyes.

Ladies Capes 1840s - 1890s Click an image below for a larger view
Hip Length w/Collar Button Closure	Hip Length w/Collar	Knee Length w/Collar	Knee Length w/Hood	Ankle Length w/Collar	Ankle Length w/Hood

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     See also the Men's Cape.

1. Neck: Around the neck (Item 3 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. Length: Length you want the cape from base of neck (not on measurement chart). IMPORTANT MEASUREMENT.
5. Height: (Item 1 from measurement chart).

     Some are made with a "V" shape or straight cut waist band. The legs in front are split from the waist band in front to the back. Both legs are sewn to the waist band. There is one row of lace at the bottom of the legs along a couple of rows of tucks for growth or shrinkage.

     Drawers are long (ankle length) up till 1863 when the new fashion came into play, especially for the Union states. Then from 1863 on was what is called the short drawers / bloomers, (slightly below the knee cap).

     Materials available are: Unbleached Muslin, Bleached Muslin (all white), White cotton blend and White on White Stripe.

     Tucks (optional): can be added for looks and used to adjust the length of the legs for an additional cost.

     Eyelet Lace (optional): can be added to the bottoms of the legs for looks for an additional cost.

Ladies Bloomers / Pantalets / Pantaloons / Split Drawers
White on White Stripe Cotton

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

    Available in dress sizes 10 to 20, can possibly adjust for some other sizes, e-mail on this. When ordering you need to state whether you want short or long drawers.

1. Waist: Around the natural waist (Item 14 from measurement chart).
2. Hips: Around fullest part (Item 18 from measurement chart).
3. Length (Outseam): (not on measurement chart)
   1. Short Bloomers: from waist over the side of hip, then down to 2" below the knee cap
   2. Long Bloomers: from waist over the side of hip, then down to the ankle bone

   The 1876 Bustle is a cotton shell with feather-boning for stiffener. Made from an original.

  The 1880's Bustle is a wire bustle with twill tape for tying. Made from an original 1880's dated bustle.

Ladies Bustles 1870s and 1880s Click an image below for a larger view
Ladies Bee Hive Bustle	Ladies 1876 Bustle	Ladies 1880s Bustle

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     This is a must if you don't wear a corset or chemise, to had those unwanted bra lines and see thru bodices.

     The design is pretty much the same as the chemise, except for being short, the length of a blouse &/or down around the hip area. There is a casing around the waist where a gorgon ribbon meets in front to tie. One small rows of lace is added on.

     Option; Short sleeve or sleeveless. With or without waist tie.

     Materials are white cotton, cotton blend or our special white on white light weight strip cotton.

Ladies Camisole / Corset Cover Click an image below for a larger view
White on White Stripe Cotton

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

1. Bust/Chest: Around the chest (Item 4 from measurement chart).
2. Waist: Around the natural waist (Item 14 from measurement chart).
3. Underarms: From top of shoulder down, under arm pit, then around to start point (Item 8 from measurement chart).
4. Biceps: Around upper arm muscle (Item 9 from measurement chart).
5. Hips: Around fullest part (Item 18 from measurement chart).
6. Height: (Item 1 from measurement chart).
7. Length: Length you want it (not on measurement chart).

     We carry the chemise in white cotton, cotton blend & while it lasts, this great white on white stripe light weight cotton, that you see in the picture.

    If you want more lace or a set of tucks, e-mail for addition cost, or see below.

Ladies Chemise Click an image below for a larger view
White on White Stripe Cotton

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

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

1. Bust/Chest: Around the chest (Item 4 from measurement chart).
2. Underarms: (Item 8 from measurement chart).
3. Height: (Item 1 from measurement chart).
4. Waist to Floor: (Item 17 from measurement chart).

    Some of the shoes and, such as the some of the Oak Tree Farms, are NOT reproduction. They are what could be call retro, as they are modern made shoes that look like those of the earlier period. In most cases the differenced is minor.

   Hi-Top lace-up leather shoe for Ladies with canvas upper. 2 1/2" Stacked leather heel and sole. Heel has a metal plate above the bottom layer of the heel to keep you from wearing into the heel stack. NOT for anyone with a wide foot, as this shoe is just wide enough for a medium width. 1890s on.

    Discontinued.

Catherine Hi-Top Lace-Up Boot/Shoe Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button. Item Size chart 6 6-1/2 7 7-1/2 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 11 Catherine in Black Discontinued Catherine in Brown Discontinued $162.00 / pair

    1890s on. Hi-Top lace-up shoes for Ladies. More description coming soon.

    Available in Black and Conac in Kidskin Leather. Antique Saddle Leather and 1 pair of size 9 Brandy Leather.

    Discontinued.

Veil Hi-Top Lace-Up Boot/Shoe Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button. Item Size chart 6 6-1/2 7 7-1/2 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 11 Veil in Black Discontinued Veil in Conac Discontinued 1 pair of size 8 left $125.00 / pair Discontinued Veil in Antique Saddle Discontinued Veil in Brandy Discontinued Veil in White Discontinued

    This boot/shoe has a more modern High heel and extra pieces sewn on for looks. It is NOT a reproduction of an 1800s or early 1900s boot/shoe, but they are a nice looking shoe for someone who just likes the look. Hi-Top lace-up shoes for Ladies.

    Discontinued. I currently have in stock 1 pair each of what ia shown on the shopping cart.

Vows Hi Lace-Up Boot/Shoe Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button. Item Size chart 6 6-1/2 7 7-1/2 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 11 Vows in Black Discontinued / All Out of Stock Vows in White Discontinued Out Discontinued Vows in Antique Saddle Discontinued / All Out of Stock

    This boot/shoe has a modern cowboy heel and extra pieces sewn on for looks. It is NOT a reproduction of an 1800s or early 1900s boot/shoe, but they are a nice looking shoe for someone who just likes the look. Hi-Top lace-up shoes for Ladies.

    Available in Black, White, Ivory.

Steeple Hi Lace-Up Boot/Shoe Item Size chart 6 6-1/2 7 7-1/2 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 11 Steeple in Black Discontinued $106.20 $60.00 / pair Discontinued Steeple in White Discontinued Steeple in Ivory Discontinued $106.20 $60.00 / pair Discontinued $106.20 $60.00 / pair Discontinued $106.20 $60.00 / pair Discontinued

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