2) Sources Of Historical Costuming Patterns And Supplies p4
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This article is from the Historical Costuming FAQ, by Lara Fabans lfabans@adobe.com with numerous contributions by others.
2) Sources Of Historical Costuming Patterns And Supplies p4
JAS Townsend & Son
P.O. Box 415
Pierceton, IN 46562
(800) 338-1665
http://www.jastown.com/townsend
- Hats, cloaks, clasps. Large amount of Colonial clothing. Also patterns,
authentic cloth. A sutlery that provides mostly American Revolutionary War
items and readymades, but has recently started branching out into other eras,
most notably American Civil War and even has a pair of Medieval eyeglasses
in their current catalog. Check out their forms compatible catalog on the
web.
L'Victorian Couturier
2161 W. Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
- Advertisements in Threads say the catalog is $4.25 (3/93). The ad
features Victorian Gown Patterns and wedding accessories. I suspect
this place may be oriented mostly towards bridal fashions. Can anyone
provide more info on this establishment? [They may be the same as Historic
Patterns.]
>>WARNING: I have just been informed by someone that they tried to
contact this place recently and they couldn't find this place.
If anyone has any other information, I'd appreciate it.
Lacis
2982 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 843-7178
- I went into this delightful place on a vacation day. The store is full
of gorgeous laces, antique & new linens, textile creation tools (they had
one huge section relating to bobbin lace and one huge section for needle lace),
and books books books books. They also had a great stash of Folkwear and Past
Patterns. A catalog is $5.
La Pelleterie
P.O. Box 127 Highway 41
Arrow Rock, Missouri 65320
(816) 837-3261
- $5.00 catalog (as of 1/92). Coats and cloaks, pre 1840.
Minnetonka Moccasin Co. is not a historical company, but they do offer a
wide choice of styles, including some high boots. Their shoes are
advertised in other clothing catalogues, and are nice.
NE Shutsa Traders
P.O. Box 186
Haven, Kansas 67542
(316) 465-3359
- $1.50 catalog. Cal/Mex era and horsegear.
Nicole's Eclectica
668 Bluff Dept OL1
Waynesboro, VA 22980
1-703-943-5646
-$1 refundable on order. Specializing in books and supplies for
lacemaking and historic costuming. Fascinating depth of materials
including oriental lace arts and techniques. Includes how to make
horsehair accessories for the Victorian era. Books include early German
tatting pattern books.
Old World Enterprises
Dept 302
29036 Kepler Ct
Cold Spring Minn 56320
- 19th century patterns. $2 for catalog. Their listing says they
specialize in 19th century garments. Their patterns aren't copies of
existing garments, though, but originals based on the prevailing styles
at the time. They offer multiple graded patterns in female sizes
8-10-12-14 and male sizes 38-40-42.
Pastiche
3634 NE 19th
Portland OR 97212 (mail order only)
For Questions: Ashoni@aol.com
- A great description from the owner:
My partner and I run a company called "Pastiche" which supplies theatrical
and historical costumers since 1975. We carry an eclectic range of things,
including fabrics, trims, notions, beads, embroidery supplies, books, sewing
baskets, knickknacks, etc. If people are looking for something specific, we
can probably find it for them.
They don't have a catalog yet, but do have lists which are available for $1.50 and
a self-addressed stamped legal-size envelope. And they're working on their web
page, so stay tuned.
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