18th Century Women's Accessories
Bag / Purse:
#1700L23
Starts at $15
Silk, brocade, linen, other.
Keep your scissors, sewing kit, penknife, love letters, money and other paperwork in one place.
Traditionally kept in the pocket (pocketbook).
Bags and purses were hung from the waistband or off the wrist. Others were change purses that were kept in the pocket.
Cap / Mob Cap:
#1700L24
Cotton starts at $10
Linen starts at $20
There are several styles of cap in the 1700's. Caps were an essential outdoor garment for modesty and hygiene. Wearing a cap will keep your hair cleaner longer than wearing it loose. It also keeps your hair out of your face, and your hands away from your eyes.
Pockets:
#1700L25
$20 per pair
$10 single
Lucy Locket lost her pocket,
Kitty Fisher found it.
Not a penny was there in it,
Only ribbon round it.
Pockets were separate accessories that tied around the waist and were worn inside or outside the petticoats. They were often embroidered with floral designs or pastoral scenes.
Apron:
#1700L26
starts at $10
Keep your skirts cleaner longer. Easy to hand wash and adds an extra dimension to any outfit.
Working aprons were made from linen, wool, and occasionally cotton. They were used as towels, potholders, pouches, smocks and a general all-purpose household tool.
Upper class aprons were made from fine linen or lightweight cotton gauze and were just a pretty accessory.
Pinner Apron:
#1700L26B
Starts at $25
The pinner has a waist tie and a front flap that pins to your bodice. Great for working over the fire or chopping lots of veggies!
Working class women and children commonly wore pinners.
Tucker / Fichu:
#1700L27
Starts at $10
Also known as a modesty cloth. It tucks into your bodice around your neck and prevents sunburn on your shoulders and chest. You can also wear it outside and tuck it into your waistband for a "pigeon breasted" look.
Engageantes:
#1700L28
linen, cotton, lace
Start at $10 for single layer
False sleeve ruffles. They are pinned or whip stitched to a gown or chemise to create a froth of lace. One pair of engageantes can be worn with many different gowns. Add them to a simple gown to make it more formal.
Engageantes can be removed and washed much easier than the entire garment.
Optional drawstring at the top to help gather it in.
Muff:
#1700L29
fur, velvet, satin, silk, wool
Starts at $30
+$5 for inner pocket
Muffs were very popular for keeping your hands warm. They can also do double-duty as a small pocket book or wallet.
Mitts:
#1700L30
lightweight linen, cotton
Start at $20
Mitts were worn to keep the sun off of ladies hands in the summer months & heavier mitts were worn in winter to keep arms warm.
18th Century Women's Accessories
Bag / Purse:
#1700L23
Starts at $15
Silk, brocade, linen, other.
Keep your scissors, sewing kit, penknife, love letters, money and other paperwork in one place.
Traditionally kept in the pocket (pocketbook).
Bags and purses were hung from the waistband or off the wrist. Others were change purses that were kept in the pocket.
Cap / Mob Cap:
#1700L24
Cotton starts at $10
Linen starts at $20
There are several styles of cap in the 1700's. Caps were an essential outdoor garment for modesty and hygiene. Wearing a cap will keep your hair cleaner longer than wearing it loose. It also keeps your hair out of your face, and your hands away from your eyes.
Pockets:
#1700L25
$20 per pair
$10 single
Lucy Locket lost her pocket,
Kitty Fisher found it.
Not a penny was there in it,
Only ribbon round it.
Pockets were separate accessories that tied around the waist and were worn inside or outside the petticoats. They were often embroidered with floral designs or pastoral scenes.
Apron:
#1700L26
starts at $10
Keep your skirts cleaner longer. Easy to hand wash and adds an extra dimension to any outfit.
Working aprons were made from linen, wool, and occasionally cotton. They were used as towels, potholders, pouches, smocks and a general all-purpose household tool.
Upper class aprons were made from fine linen or lightweight cotton gauze and were just a pretty accessory.
Pinner Apron:
#1700L26B
Starts at $25
The pinner has a waist tie and a front flap that pins to your bodice. Great for working over the fire or chopping lots of veggies!
Working class women and children commonly wore pinners.
Tucker / Fichu:
#1700L27
Starts at $10
Also known as a modesty cloth. It tucks into your bodice around your neck and prevents sunburn on your shoulders and chest. You can also wear it outside and tuck it into your waistband for a "pigeon breasted" look.
Engageantes:
#1700L28
linen, cotton, lace
Start at $10 for single layer
False sleeve ruffles. They are pinned or whip stitched to a gown or chemise to create a froth of lace. One pair of engageantes can be worn with many different gowns. Add them to a simple gown to make it more formal.
Engageantes can be removed and washed much easier than the entire garment.
Optional drawstring at the top to help gather it in.
Muff:
#1700L29
fur, velvet, satin, silk, wool
Starts at $30
+$5 for inner pocket
Muffs were very popular for keeping your hands warm. They can also do double-duty as a small pocket book or wallet.
Mitts:
#1700L30
lightweight linen, cotton
Start at $20
Mitts were worn to keep the sun off of ladies hands in the summer months & heavier mitts were worn in winter to keep arms warm.