Prairie Dress (FW-201)

Period: Edwardian Description: Worn by the stalwart women who conquered the 19th century American prairie, this flowing dress was traditionally worn with a practical apron. With or without the apron, mid-calf or ankle-length, the dress is feminine and comfortable. Instructions for vintage embroidered finishing touches are included. Size & Fitting Info: Sizes: Small, Average, Tall […]

Kinsale Cloak (FW-207)

Period: Colonial Description: This billowing full-length cloak for Men and Women was a tradition in rural Ireland and can still be seen today in West County Cork, and at historic reenactments everywhere. The romantic garment fastens at the neck and features a detachable loosely-fitted hood. Includes fascinating historical lore, notes for hand-weavers, and instructions for […]

A Lady’s Chemise (FW-223)

Period: Colonial Description: For hundreds of years, a chemise was that intimate garment worn next to a lady’s skin and was often meticulously monogrammed in dainty script during the Victorian era. Today, A Lady’s Chemise is the perfect nightgown or simple summer dress. Our flattering chemise was worn during the mid to late 1800s and […]

Big Sky Riding Skirt (FW-231)

Period: 20th Century Description: Bring out the cowgirl in you! Equestrian women of the early 20th century, who were determined to ride astride rather than sidesaddle, wore these divided skirts. An ingenious fashion, with front panel that buttons one way for a skirt and the other way for pants. Pattern is derived from a skirt […]

18th Century Lady’s Cap (JR-105)

Period: Colonial Description: A simple cap to cover the head, which can be worn with the ears turned toward or away from the face, as desired. Ladies caps should be made of light to medium weight linen for the most authentic appearance. Other fabrics would include linen/cotton blends or cotton. Ladies’ caps were always white, […]

Tradecloth Dress (MR-019)

Period: Native American Description: Produces a fine quality dress from wool trade cloth or broadcloth, which can be left plain or decorated with cowrie shells, elk teeth or dentalium shells. Authentically styled w/variations for Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Blackfoot, Comanche, Kiowa and Kiowa-Apache. Size & Fitting Info: Sizes: 6-20 Manufacturer: Missouri River