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Ladies Day Caps |
| Historical Note: The issue "to
wear or not to wear" the day cap has been an issue in re-enacting
circles for some time. Here is what we have found. use it to draw your own
conclusions and fit the persona whom you are portraying
"From the 1560's, even in the northern countries, there was a
tendency to uncover the hair, even out of doors..."(1). "High-dressed
hair, with or without a frontage, remained in fashion for the first few
years of the 18th century, as did masculine-style wigs, usually worn with
a riding habit. Around 1715 a small natural-looking hair style became the
vogue, and remained so with some variations until 1760; the hair was drawn
back close to the head into a small bun at the back, from which a few long
or short curls fell onto the neck or over the shoulder, particularly for
court wear, to soften the nape." (2)
"With the frontage outmoded, caps were no longer worn for state occasions
except by widows or the elderly, but they remained popular even in court
circles for undress wear and were habitually worn by the middle
classes." (3) 1.
Nunn, Joan, "Fashion in Costume 1200-2000", New Amsterdam Books,
Chicago, 2000. Pg 44. 2. Ibid. Pg
94. 3. Ibid. Pg 94. |
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Mop
Cap: Our Mob Cap is period correct for
both the 17th and the 18th centuries. It has a puffed up crown surrounded
by a light ruffle. The ruffle may be bordered with or without lace. Machine washable unless otherwise specified. One size
fits most.
w223 - Mob Cap:White
Muslin, Lacy or Plain $20.00
Silk
organza, Lacy or Plain $30.00
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Shop Keepers Cap: This is our most popular
version of the "round-eared cap" from 1730 to 1760. It has a slight one-inch
ruffle, which frames the face for a very pleasant look. It is designed to
enclose all of the hair for modesty and cleanliness. Machine washable
unless otherwise specified. One size fits most.
w225 - Shopkeepers day cap:
White Muslin, Lacy or plain is $20.00
Silk organza, Lacy or plain is $30.00
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Cottage
Cap: This cap is very full. Great for keeping long hair out of
the way and in place, but works very well with short hair also. A triple
ruffle around entire crown separated by a "headband" frames the face
beautifully. Machine washable unless otherwise specified. One size fits
most.
W227 - Cottage Cap:White
Muslin, plain or lacy: $25.00 Silk
Organza, Plain or lacy: $35.00 Order
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Day Cap
for Long Hair: This cap is very full and gathered
to fit loosely over the head to accommodate a large hairdo or long
hair. Drawstring at the nape of the neck. Great for keeping long hair out of the
way and in place. Two "brims" with earflaps frame the face. Machine
washable unless otherwise specified. One size fits most.
W228
- Day cap for long hair:White
Muslin, plain or lacy: $20.00 Silk
Organza, Plain or lacy: $30.00
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Day Cap with lappets:
This style of cap with the long lappets,
also known as kissing strings or bridles, which extend often times down to
the shoulders, was worn by the French Canadian women as well as many
English and European women. Our cap
has a small pleated crown and a drawstring adjustment in back.
Square lappets frame face and accent line of neck nicely. Machine
washable unless otherwise specified. One size fits most.
W226
- Day cap w/ lappets:White
Muslin, plain or lacy: $20.00 Silk
Organza, Plain or lacy: $30.00
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Simple Day Cap: Plain
gathered Crown with a very simple brim flaps cover the ears. Sits well back on head.
Another version of the round-eared cap. Machine
washable unless otherwise specified. One size fits most. Please note that
this cap does run a bit on the small side.
W224
- Simple Day Cap:White
Muslin, plain or lacy: $20.00 Silk
Organza, Plain or lacy: $30.00
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Ladies
Aprons |
| Historical Note: Women of the working class wore
an apron extensively during the mid 18th Century. Due to a working woman's
hands usually being red and chapped from the harsh work and lye soap, the
aprons were made fuller so she could hide her hands within the folds of
the apron. Women of means wore aprons solely as an accessory to their
garments. Aprons were made of solid colors as well as block printed
cottons or other fabrics. Our aprons are made of 100% white cotton muslin.
The aprons are designed to cover the full front and hang gracefully to
about mid calf. They tie with a long sash at the waist. All are machine
washable unless otherwise specified. One size fits most. Additional sizes
are available by special order. |
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Pinner Apron: Our Pinafore or Pinner apron has a tapered bib
front in the French fashion, which is pinned with small straight pins to
the front of your bodice, chemise or other top garment.
w102
- Pinner Apron, white $20.00
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Camp Apron: This is a simple, plain, waist high apron. The
apron has a nice full skirt, which falls to about mid-calf and ties with
long sashes around the waist. This is a comfortable working apron and is available in 100% white
cotton muslin. We also have it in a variety of colors and print styles; we
will choose one for you if you would like a color. Please specify a print
or solid color when ordering..
w100 - Apron,
camp $20.00
Specify color/fabric:
white, osnaburg,
fustian, cotton solid or print
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Modesty Kerchief or Kerchief: Made from the softest and
sheerest 100% white cotton batiste, our modesty kerchief is a full 45"
square with a fine hem. Wear folded, draped and tucked into the top of any
bodice, low cut jacket or gown. Machine washable. One size fits most.
RF00354 - Modesty Kerchief $15.00
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Bloomers: Our Bloomers are made from 100% cotton
muslin or from linen upon request. A cotton drawstring secures them around
the waist and allows for easy adjustment. The legs come just above the
knee with a 100% cotton Cluny lace ruffle and a colored ribbon drawstring.
They are crotch less for comfort and convenience. The ladies of the 18th
Century and earlier wore crotch less bloomers not for modesty but to ease
the discomfort of chaffing. All seams are double stitched for strength.
All are machine washable unless otherwise specified.
Specify
ribbon color: Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Black, White, Pink, and
Purple. If no color is specified we will choose one to go with your
other ordered apparel.
Sizes: Small (18-20); Medium (22-24);
Large (26-28). Additional sizes available by special order. Please specify
size when ordering.
w401 - Cotton
Bloomers with Cluny Lace $25.00
w402
- Linen Bloomers with Cluny Lace $50.00
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