19th Century Women's Accessories
Cloak / Mantle:
#1800L29
$100 to sew + materials
Women's cloaks can be hooded, have a small cape or a large collar. They can be full, 3/4 or 1/2 length. Colors, materials and styles changed throughout the century.
Muff:
#1800L29B
Starts at $30 to sew + materials
wool, velvet, silk satin, fur, faux fur
Muffs keep your hands warm and look very elegant. Our muffs are stuffed with cotton or wool batting. Linings can be velvet, satin, wool, cotton or fur. The outer material should match your cloak.
Engageantes:
#1800L31
Start at $20 to sew + materials
1840’s - 1900. False sleeves, were worn under pagoda bodices and as lace cuffs later on. They could be pinned, sewn or laced to the chemise or dress, then removed for easy laundering.
The white parts of the sleeves are engageantes.
Purse / bag:
#1800L32
Starts at $30 to sew + materials
19th century purses or bags evolved from the 18th century pocket, now worn around the wrist rather than the waist. Keep your money, glasses, sewing kit, miniature books, etc. in it.
They were often made from fabric that matched the gown, had tassels, fringe or jewels on them & came in various shapes & sizes.
Shawl:
#1800L30
Starts $30 to sew + materials
prices may vary according to the design
silk, satin, velvet, cotton, wool
Shawls keep you warm and make accent any gown perfectly!
Indian (Regency, 1870-1900) silk, muslin, cashmere, a long rectangle.
Sheer (1840-60), a square folded into triangle.
Victorian (1840-1870) a square folded into a triangle, wool, cotton and heavy silk.
Pelerine / Fichu / Mantelet:
#1800L31
Starts at $30 to sew + materials
Prices will vary according to the design.
linen, cotton, printed cotton, sheer.
Pelerines are a fitted neck & shoulder garment worn over the dress. They were worn from the mid 1820's until 1850, when they evolved into the mantelet or fichu. Pelerines serve the same purpose as any modesty cloth, but were often elaborately layered, trimmed or made to match the fabric of the dress.
Fichu's or mantelets were worn from about 1850 to the end of the 19th century. They were made from lace, lightweight fabrics & were pretty things with a lot of ruffles.
19th Century Women's Accessories
Cloak / Mantle:
#1800L29
$100 to sew + materials
Women's cloaks can be hooded, have a small cape or a large collar. They can be full, 3/4 or 1/2 length. Colors, materials and styles changed throughout the century.
Muff:
#1800L29B
Starts at $30 to sew + materials
wool, velvet, silk satin, fur, faux fur
Muffs keep your hands warm and look very elegant. Our muffs are stuffed with cotton or wool batting. Linings can be velvet, satin, wool, cotton or fur. The outer material should match your cloak.
Engageantes:
#1800L31
Start at $20 to sew + materials
1840’s - 1900. False sleeves, were worn under pagoda bodices and as lace cuffs later on. They could be pinned, sewn or laced to the chemise or dress, then removed for easy laundering.
The white parts of the sleeves are engageantes.
Purse / bag:
#1800L32
Starts at $30 to sew + materials
19th century purses or bags evolved from the 18th century pocket, now worn around the wrist rather than the waist. Keep your money, glasses, sewing kit, miniature books, etc. in it.
They were often made from fabric that matched the gown, had tassels, fringe or jewels on them & came in various shapes & sizes.
Shawl:
#1800L30
Starts $30 to sew + materials
prices may vary according to the design
silk, satin, velvet, cotton, wool
Shawls keep you warm and make accent any gown perfectly!
Indian (Regency, 1870-1900) silk, muslin, cashmere, a long rectangle.
Sheer (1840-60), a square folded into triangle.
Victorian (1840-1870) a square folded into a triangle, wool, cotton and heavy silk.
Pelerine / Fichu / Mantelet:
#1800L31
Starts at $30 to sew + materials
Prices will vary according to the design.
linen, cotton, printed cotton, sheer.
Pelerines are a fitted neck & shoulder garment worn over the dress. They were worn from the mid 1820's until 1850, when they evolved into the mantelet or fichu. Pelerines serve the same purpose as any modesty cloth, but were often elaborately layered, trimmed or made to match the fabric of the dress.
Fichu's or mantelets were worn from about 1850 to the end of the 19th century. They were made from lace, lightweight fabrics & were pretty things with a lot of ruffles.