Riding Habit Costumes

Imported custom-made clothes were usually beyond the financial reach of the average middle-class American woman of a century ago; and store-bought garments were often of inferior quality. This left many women with the options of making their own clothes or hiring a seamstress.While a number of economy-minded women did sew simple housedresses, and clothing for their children, many took favorite fashion plates to a dressmaker who would often consult patterns in a magazine such as The Voice of Fash... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern -1740-1780 Riding Habit Pattern (Large, Sizes 16-18). At first the riding habit was the outfit to wear for active sport but increasingly it became fashionable for traveling and informal outdoor leisurewear. This pattern includes a Riding habit jacket, waistcoat and petticoat directions. Tailored jacket with separate wasistcoat was popular for riding as well as traveling. Pattern excellent for Colonial Costume, Romance Era Costume, Regency Costume, Lewis and Clarke Era Costume, Wil... [Read More]

We saw a need for quality leather work gloves in child sizes. Its hard to find a good kids leather work glove at your local store in the appropriate sizing. If any are offered they are usually cheap cloth or cloth/split leather combo. Now we offer the same top grain leather gloves for your children that you would enjoy wearing yourself. Top Grain Leather Gloves conform to your hand and last without being too bulky. Whether your kids want to work in the yard, ride a bike or atv, help on the farm... [Read More]

The dressmaker's patterns for the more than 50 different garments included in this volume first appeared in the 1890s in issues of the quarterly The Voice of Fashion. Most of the patterns are for stylish daywear for women, but there are house dresses and nightwear as well, along with a selection of suits and dresses for young boys and girls and several garments for men.Reproduced from rare original issues of The Voice of Fashion, these patterns show that although most ladies' fashions of the 189... [Read More]

An extremely rare and conspicuous find of oriental riding costumes in the late antique necropolis of Antinoopolis (Middle Egypt) brought together a number of specialists piecing together their evolution and historical context. The first part deals with the evolution and distribution of the oriental riding costume in the Middle and Near East through the ages and the historical background on the find spot.The second part focuses on the original costumes in various museum collections including much... [Read More]

From New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather, a moving, unforgettable romance of defiance and desire. . .England's disastrous Civil War has robbed Lady Virginia Courtney of everything she holds dear--everything but her home, perched on the cliffs of the Isle of Wight. Left alone to defend it, she is powerless when the enemy forces arrive--but even more defenseless when she meets their leader, a fiercely commanding man whose eyes seem to see through to her very soul.Colonel Alexander Marsh... [Read More]

TG233W - 1730-1870 Ladies Riding Habit Pattern. Bust sizes 30-45 included in one package. The fitted bodice of the ladies' riding habit has front and back Vs at the waist that create an elegant look. Skirt fullness is achieved by pleats at the hips and gracefully falls over the back. The rounded collar, three-lobed pocket flaps, and large buttoned cuffs are of contrasting material. This pattern is versatile--with a gathered skirt it is correct to 1820; with a six gored skirt to 1870. This patter... [Read More]

This book of the art, culture, history, and lore of man, woman, and the horse is keyed to a major exhibit designed by Diana Vreeland

These hats are affordable for Halloween or year round dress up! These are quality novelty hats for parties any time of the year. These hats are the perfect finishing touch to a wide variety of costumes. These novelty hats are one size fits most for adults and older children and teens.

Sewing Pattern -1860s Riding Habit Skirt Pattern. Early Victorian. Designed for riding side saddle. All sizes included. Great for Civil War Living History, Antebellum living history. SASS Living history events. SASS Costumes. Great for Cowboys and Aliens Costume, Steampunk Costume, Victorian Steampunk Costume, Wild West Steampunk Costume, Jake Lonergan, Daniel Craig, Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde, Harrison Ford, Ella, Emmett Taggart, Percy Dolarhyde, Black Knife, Doc, Nat Colorado, Sheriff Taggart a... [Read More]

Whether your Halloween night is geared towards tricks or treats, this product will make your holiday celebration extra fun.Due to seasonal volume, please review shipping/delivery date options

You'll definitely need to watch out for the big bad wolf in this Red Riding Hood costume. It includes a mini dress and short hooded cape. Perfect for Halloween

Are you trying to escape the notice of the big bad wolf? If you're wearing this Gothic red riding hood costume, you're either going to have to be very quick or travel in the dark because otherwise it will be impossible not to notice you! The details of this dress give this popular storybook character an updated