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1601 - 1848 Clothing PortfolioThis page includes costumes from Early Baroque (Cavalier), Restoration/Late Baroque, Rococo, American Revolutionary War, Regency, Directoire/Empire, and Romantic time periods.This is just a sampling of what we have created in the past. For custom made clothing similar to that shown here or in a different style please see our custom orders page then contact us for a price estimate. |
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on an early Renaissance robe (c. 1605 - 1615), this style is also known
as a "loose gown". Our version of this robe features gold
painted
black silk velvet, black faux fur long collar, and 100% silk dupioni
sleeves. These sleeves have been individually embellished
with
black soutache cord, creating a striped effect. Each sleeve
buttons up the center with 22 faceted unbreakable black plastic
buttons. The buttons can be done up for a closed sleeve, some
may
be unbuttoned to pull the fabric from a shirt sleeve through for
decorative effect, or opened all the way for hanging sleeves.
The
sleeves are completely removeable as they are attached by clips and
rings at the shoulder, and are fully lined with black satin.
The painted silk velvet robe body is unlined, and there are
no
front closures on this robe. |
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This custom ordered ensemble was based on a costume seen in "La princesse de Montpensier". The hunter green crush resistant velvet doublet was trimmed by hand with gold cord and featured slashes at front and back underlaid with gold satin and edged with gold cord. The attached sleeves were created from shot taffeta pre-embroidered in pewter colored designs, and the front sleeve seam was embellished with gold cord. The pumpkin breeches were created from hand dyed velvet ribbon to match the doublet velvet and edged with couched gold cord. This outfit will look great with the customer's belt, accessories, and épée. |
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 Cavalier Fencing Outfit |
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 Womens Cavalier Era Outfit |
These matching Cavalier/Musketeer style outfits were created as a custom order based on film reference images provided by the customer. The men's button fly breeches and doublet ensemble above was made from a wine colored medium weight 100% cotton velvet fully lined with cloud gray organic cotton twill. The embroidered silver motif was custom digitized and embroidered, and silver domed studs were interspersed into the design for a three-dimensional element similar to the original. The paned doublet sleeves feature a silver satin inner layer, and the matching wine velvet cape is also lined with silver satin and trimmed with two rows of silver braid. The original outfit in the image provided had a detachable lace trimmed linen collar - this element will likely be added upon receipt by the customer (shown below). The women's bodice and skirt ensemble is made from the same wine cotton velvet, with silver satin inner sleeves and silver braid accents. The back lacing bodice is fully lined, boned and interlined with canvas for additional support. The attached linen collar and cuffs have scalloped lace edging, and a removable matching wine colored grosgrain ribbon flower/bow accent with silver seed beads at the bodice front. |
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| Custom
ordered fencing ensemble made from blue faux suede with silver cording
and black velvet embellishments and fleur de lys embroidery.
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set included button fly pants with adjustable back gusset, doublet,
fencing cape and detachable linen collar with lace. |
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This custom ordered ensemble was based on a costume seen in "La princesse de Montpensier". The red textured doublet fabric was originally brown heavy weight cotton that was stripped of color and re-dyed red. The front of the doublet and collar are made from an ivory and gold brocade closed and embellished with many, many buttons. The pumpkin breeches were created from hand dyed velvet ribbon edged with couched gold cord. The doublet sleeves are a different style from the original, without the bias cut and pieced strips and gold cording to reduce the cost of the costume. Modeled by K. Rasiah. |
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| "Lion" and "Mouse" costumes created in collaboration with La Garde des Lys for the World Stage Fencing Championships 2012 where they won gold. They specified the colors and overall style of the costumes to meet the needs of their exposition, we suggested fabrics, trims, and buttons and created the costumes. | |||||
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| Cavalier
era costume created for a 300th year celebration of Craven County North
Carolina. Since it is very hot and humid many months of the
year, this costume was made from 100% cotton light weight brushed
French twill for breathability and comfort, and had long lightweight
cotton sleeves inside the outer split sleeve, rather than a full
undershirt. The jacket and breeches were trimmed with
sequined and beaded braid, pleated satin and white lace and featured
button front and button fly. The linen collar was seperate
and adjustable via ties at the neck. This costume will be
worn with a black hat decorated with ostrich plumes and black boots.
For more information about the festivities, see here. |
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 Pilgrim Girl's Costume |
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Pilgrim girl's outfit was created as a custom order for a graphic
design company to be on a book cover using their model (not shown
here). We based this ensemble on images painted by Frans
Hals,
George Boughton, and engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar, as well as existing
garments in museum collections. The brown wool bodice and skirt set
feature a lace edged white linen collar and cuffs with matching linen
apron. The linen cap features antique lace. We do
not normally create clothing for children. Here is a link to the finished book cover. |
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 Caraco Jacket |
 Caraco Jacket |
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This
ensemble was patterned after a historic caraco jacket from c.
1775-85.
Our jacket is made from a linen rayon blend material with a
blue floral pattern, and is fully lined with a sturdy white 100% cotton
duck. The front fastens with a series of hook and eyes and is
lightly boned along the center front opening. Shown
here with a
royal blue cotton velvet petticoat and white 100% cotton
kerchief. The fabrics are no longer
available, so this is a one of a kind costume. |
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 Revolutionary War Red Wool Cloak |
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on records of an extant garment from the
Revolutionary War era, this historically accurate cloak was created
from
soft red wool broadcloth similar to the original. The cloak
was
machine stitched and the hood hand stitched to gather the
back. This cloak tied at the neck with a matching red velvet
ribbon and features arm slits similar to the original, but we have
stitched over the edges of the arm slits to prevent any possible
fraying (this was not done in the original). |
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custom made
ensemble features an English or Polonaise gown based on a historic 1770
- 1780 gown reference. We used a yellow and white striped
cotton
print for the gown and a celery green linen for the petticoat.
The outfit above is shown with pocket hoops (detail at
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| This custom ordered Revolutionary War Era adult woman's costume was made to be similar to the girl's costume shown above. The ensemble consisted of a blue petticoat, cotton gown with lightly boned bodice, and linen pinner apron (the bib is pinned to the front of the bodice as was done in the time period).. | |||||
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| This
custom made Revolutionary War era costume featured a pink and cream
striped linen Sacque back jacket and blue linen petticoat. |
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This costume ensemble
hailed from the 18th century style of Sacque back gowns. The
delicately sensous texture of the 100% silk satin skirt and sleeve
ruffles was balanced by the heavy cranberry velvet richly embroidered
overall with red and white satin threads. The bodice of the
gown closed at the side front with a row of hooks and eyes hidden by
the cream colored ruching. The bodice back had a
series of ties on the inside to moderately adjust the firmness of the
unboned but heavily interfaced bodice through the waist. This ensemble
included pocket hoops, sacque
back gown in embroidered velvet, 100% silk petticoat skirt with ruffle
at the
hem, and a soft 100% cotton petticoat.
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| This early 1700's style coat was patterned after
a diagram in the Cut of Men's Clothes based on a garment in the
Victoria and Albert Museum. The coat shown above was made
from cardinal red medium weight wool flannel stiffened at the front and
cuffs with horsehair interfacing. The inside of the coat was
lined with heavyweight softened black linen and has black wool flannel
facings. There was just under five yards of black Venise lace
appliqued to the front, the back vent, and the cuffs. The
points of the lace along the front opening had a decorative black
glass button with rhinestone center and gold highlights on each making
a total of 24 buttons. This coat can not be exactly repeated, but something similar can be made as a custom order. |
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 1770's Style Coat |
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1770's era coat was made as a custom order for a gentleman
dressing as a Centauri (from the series Babylon 5). The
pattern for
the coat is historically accurate, but the fabric and trim choices are
modern. It
features gold
lace, braid and trimming on a royal blue soft brushed 100% cotton twill
with cotton duck interlining and old gold cotton lining. |
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 Revolutionary War
style Men's wool Regimental coat with pewter buttons and lined with
100% cotton. Shown also with skirts back for on the
march. Due to the fitted nature of parts of this jacket, it
is available only as a Custom
Order at this time. Adult sizes made from wool
outer and facings, lined with natural cotton and having brass or pewter
buttons usually costs $385.00 plus shipping due to the detailing and
handwork involved.
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Custom created Revolutionary War style men's regimental coat with antiqued pewter tone metal buttons. This coat was made from royal blue 100% wool flannel with cream 100% wool facings and 100% cotton osnaburg lining. |
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| This
custom made coat was based on the Compagnies franches de la Marine uniform
in New France circa 1750. This heavy weight coat was made
from
cream colored wool melton with facings in cadet blue wool melton.
The coat was interlined with cream heavyweight satin and the
upper torso and sleeves were lined with heavyweight natural linen.
There are 40 brass toned metal buttons on this coat.
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 Shown here over a
100% linen shirt with attached ruffle at the front opening, this
civillian style of coat hails from just after the Revolutionary War
around the 1790's. This was created as a custom order from
midnight blue 100% wool flannel lined in black 100% cotton
twill. Silversmith
style buttons adorn the cuffs, front opening, pocket flaps
and back vents. There are pockets hidden under the pocket
flaps, and the buttonholes on the pocket flaps and center front opening
are functional and may be worn open or closed as the wearer
desires.
Due to the fitted nature of parts of this late 18th century style jacket, it is available only as a Custom Order. Adult sizes of this style made from wool outer fabric and facings, lined with 100% cotton and having brass or pewter buttons usually costs an estimated $425.00 plus shipping due to the detailing and handwork involved. Extra buttonholes and buttons at the back vent are not included this style - see 'pirate' picture below. |
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 The above jacket and
linen shirt with attached ruffle modelled by the customer for a July
4th parade out west! Thank you very much for sending us the
picture and allowing us to use it on the website.
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 Linen lined midnight
blue wool flannel pirate coat with decorative buttonholes and buttons
at the back vent as well as on the pocket flaps, center front opening
and sleeve cuffs. Adding the extra buttons and buttonholes at
the back vent adds $30 to the cost of the coat.
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This ensemble was
created for the Benjamin Franklin
Plumbing Company to match their logo, seen below and used with their
permission. It included a cotton shirt with ruffled cuffs,
lace cravat, brocade vest, wool coat lined with cotton and a pair of
cotton breeches. Image Copyright Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Company Used with Permission. |
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| This
unique outfit inspired by Benjamin Franklin was made for the Orange
Moon Films production "Declared Independent". Melding
historic
elements with items that could be found by the character was tremendous
fun! Production stills
shown here were photographed by Sean Laskey and are
(c) Orange
Moon Films. |
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 Photos by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2007.Revolutionary war style linen shirts, waistcoats, button fly front long trousers and full fall/drop front knee breeches. The red wool cap was hand crocheted then felted to fit by us. |
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 Photos by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2010. |
This custom Regency style ensemble was based on historic clothing pieces from the Jane Austen era, specifically 1809. The silk gown features an empire waisted periwinkle 100% silk crepe bodice with matching ombre dyed periwinkle and lavender silk ribbons. The skirt was made from lavender 100% silk satin with a translucent periwinkle 100% silk organza overlay. The bodice is not visible in these photos. The Spencer jacket featured a shot fuschia and periwinkle taffeta embroidered overall with silver leaves and vines, accented with fuschia 100% silk dupioni collar, cuffs, and inserts at the back of the jacket. The silver filigree buttons at the front and decorating the back of the jacket have a rose and leaf design. This jacket was fully lined with a pale pink linen/cotton blend fabric. A custom ordered outfit made to measure in this style from comparable materials would cost about $650 + shipping. Modeled by René - thank you! |
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These pages last modified: May 24, 2013. Costume design and construction by Andrea Wakely. All items come from a pet and smoke free environment. All of our costumes and clothing are handmade in Bristol, Virginia, unless otherwise noted. Images and text on this website are copyright Twin Roses Designs 2000 - 2013 unless otherwise noted and may not be used without prior written permission.
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