Underpinnings

Chemise - $34.00  Worn under the corset.  A woman of less means slept in her chemise.  Drawstring ribbon neck.  Cap sleeves flip under if wearing a short sleeved ball dress.  One size fits most.  White cotton or flannel.

Drawers - $28.00  Also known as pantalets when the leg edges are adorned with trim.  Split crotch, which is a must when dealing with the modern porta-potties.  White cotton or flannel with different colored or white leg edge trims.  Drawstring waist so one size fits most.  Easy to alter.


Corset Front


Corset Back

Corsets - $65.00 for sizes 32-38.  $75.00 for sizes 40-50.  It is rare that I mail order these.  They are an item that needs to be fitted at an event even if purchasing will be delayed..  However, if you are willing to let someone else do the measuring, not fib on your measurements and pay the shipping costs to get the right fit, then I can work with you.  Call me for instructions on measurements.  They are white brocade, strings lacing up the back and hook and eye tape up the front.  The hooks and eyes are easier to replace than a broken busk, lactating mothers can feed by just unhooking a few, plus no acid reflux from a busk gouging into the stomach.

Underskirt - $34.00  Worn over the hoop and under the outside skirt.  Can also be worn without a hoop for work dresses.  White cotton.  I also make these in a variety of colored taffeta.  This really helps if you have trouble getting your outside skirts to slide down and not cling.  Pick a color and try draping up your outside skirt to show it off!!  This was one permissible way, later during the war years for a lady to advertise that she was searching for a provider---an eye catcher for any available men who weren't off to war.  And they rustle!!!!!

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Modesty slip - $26.00  Worn over the drawers and under the hoop to keep you modest if your hoop tips up.  White cotton.


HOOPS
I'm having problems getting the hoops and hope they will be available again soon, so please call or email first.
I have researched and redesigned the steel petticoat (hoop) to be more historically accurate.  The response from the ladies has been wonderful!  Each hoop can be worn two ways to create either the belle or eliptical shape.   White or red.
4 bone --  $38.00
5 bone --  $42.00
 
 

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