VINTAGE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

Design Toscano has historical and antique replicas of all kinds. Check out their velvet, hooded capes. They come in Celtic green, black, black with red lining, and black with purple lining. And, we love the 18th Century Regency Robe in burgandy velvet. Not everyone needs a cane, but the dapper might like one of their many walking sticks -- with a choice of handles to please everyone.

Davenport and Company has beautiful vintage clothing and accessories from 1919 on. These gorgeous period clothes include hats, accessories, coats, shawls, dresses, lingerie, wedding gowns, wedding shoes, hosiery, men's clothes, prom wear, etc. Offered in various sizes and colors, with new items added every Monday. Also included are vintage patterns, some unused but all still usable. Put these wonderful items on display in your antique shop, wear them anywhere, or simply add them to your collection.

The Costume Gallery contains articles and pictures from antique magazines and books, including pages of hairstyles through the ages, vintage dress, articles on vintage clothing, and research. Also included are portions of books (Ladies Indispensable Assistant, 1952, and Handbook of German Dress) and Magazines (Ladies Home Journal, Delineator Magazine, Frank Leslie's Gazette, and McCall's) - which offer the most wonderful look back in time.

Ageless Patterns sells copies of authentic Victorian patterns, and they add a seam allowance to the pattern for you. You need to make your own adjustments for lack or corset (2 inches or so!). These ageless patterns are meant for theatrical costumes, but they would be great for Halloween also. Included are dresses, coats, underclothes (even corsets), hats, blouses, capes, mantels, etc. for women; and items for girls, boys and men.

Amazon Drygoods has been supplying the footwear need of the entertainment industry - films, stage, TV, Opera and ballet - for years. Their catalog has 162 styles of historic reproduction shoes from all periods, in all sizes and colors for men, women and children.

Past Patterns has patterns for your to sew your own authentic Victorian clothing - even corsets. Patterns go from the 1830s to the 1940s and are quite reasonably priced.

Lacis has a selection of "antique" purse frames for sale with prices you won't believe.                        

Amazon Drygoods offers a pattern catalog illustrating over 1,100 historic, ethnic and hard-to-find clothing patterns for men, women, children and dolls, including Medieval to 1950, "Gone with the Wind", including "Folkwear" patterns. The most emphasis is on the Victorian period.                                    

Victoria's Jewelry Box offers hand-made items, including stickpins, brooches, hatpins, jewelry boxes, and purses. The purses look Victorian but are brand new and perfect, but they have "antiques" prices.

Cameos and Keepsakes has jewelry and hair accessories, including some for weddings. The items that stand out are the bookmarks, letter openers, and business card cases.

Uniformal Wearhouse offers a large selection of men's tophats - so cool!