The Basics: Chemise, Petticoat, Bodice
Colonial Skirt (Petticoat):
100% cotton, solid colors or prints with
drawstring waist.
One size fits all $32.50
French Bodice:
Brocades, heavy cotton or wool and lined with
100% cotton or cotton-linen blend.
Sizes S-XXXL $32.50
Chemise:
100% cotton with drawstring at neck and sleeves.
One size fits most - $35.00
Silk or linen upon request - when available $70.00
Also
made with brocades on both sides
"no longer in stock, custom orders only"
Juste-au-corps:
Hip length, sleeved garment, laces closed in
front, worn over chemise, and/or stays. Made in wool or heavy
cotton prints, and lined with cotton or cotton/linen blend. This
garment is similar in style to the English bodice, with the exception
of added short sleeves. This garment should be worn over stays
and is very fitted. Send your bust measurement to be safe on
size.
Sizes 10, 14, 18
[no longer carried in stock, custom order only]
European Bed Gown or Short Gown:
Made in cotton prints and lined with
cotton. This garment is an open robe style, and worn over a
chemise.
Sizes S-XL
this item no longer carried in stock, custom order only.
Caraco:
Short sleeved, mid-thigh length garment with
pleat in back, laces closed at front. Worn over chemise and
stays. Made in cotton prints and lined with cotton.
Sizes: S-XL
this item no longer carried in stock, custom order only.
1760-1770 Jacket:
Sleeved, hip length, open front jacket made in
cotton,
solid or print or 100% wool
Sizes S-XL
Cotton - $80.00
Wool - $90.00
[no longer carried in
stock, custom order only]
1770 Polonaise Dress:
Heavy weight 100% cotton print, damask or
brocade. Worn over Colonial skirt. Boning at front and
back, hook and eye closure, bodice is lined.
Sizes 6-22 Custom order only: $175.00
and up,
depending on fabric and lace used.
1790-1815 Empire Dress:
Lightweight 100% cotton or linen
Sizes S/M or L/XL $80.00
1828 Day Dress:
Gathered bodice with high waistline and long full
sleeves. Hook and eye back closure. Made in cotton prints
Sizes 6-22
No longer carried in stock, custom order only.
1837 Day Dress:
Long gathered sleeve, pleated berthe (yoke),
fitted
bodice with hook and eye closure. This dress is made in cotton
prints with
a lined bodice.
Sizes: 6-22
No longer carried in stock,
custom order only.
Ladies & Girls Strap Dress:
This dress was commonly worn by Indian women
in the Woodland & Northern Plains. Ours is made in 100% cotton.
Size:
S, M, L, XL for Women $45.00
Size: S, M, L, XL for Girls $25.00
Woodlands Blouse
Worn long with leggins or skirt. Available in 100% cotton, solid colors
or prints.
Sizes S, M, L, XL $70.00
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Contact
me for information on the fabrics available at the time of your order.
Visa and
MasterCard accepted.
To
place an order
call, write, or
email:
Proprietress:
Michele Hoffman
BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY
1745
County Road 358
Westcliffe CO 81252
719-783-0332
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (M.S.T.)
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (M.S.T.)
Saturday
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