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Chemisette

from Period Impressions

The little chemise, or modernly known as the dickey, the chemisette was worn from Regency through to American Civil War as a daywear modesty panel in place of the more old fashioned fichu.

IM400.........7.00

  

 

 

 

Undersleeves

from Period Impressions

A false sleeve designed to wear under the larger, open sleeves of the mid 19th century, although it was also worn during the Regency period.

IM401....$7.00

  

 

 

 

 

Ladies' Collars and Cuffs 

from Period Impressions

A collection of plain or embroidered collars, fold over or tack at neckline styles of collars with matching cuffs. All sizes in one envelope.

IM399...........$7.00

 

  

 

 

 

Habit Shirt

from Period Impressions

Basically a dickey designed to wear under a riding jacket. Multi-sized

IM402.........$7.00

  

 

 

 

 

1860 Riding Jacket

from Period Impressions

A basic riding jacket. Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22).

IM412-S...........$16.00

  

IM412-M...........$16.00

  

IM412-L...........$16.00

  

 

 

 

1860s Riding Habit Skirt

from Period Impressions

Designed for riding side saddle. Gored or pleated onto waistband. All sizes included.

IM605…….$14.00

 

  

 

 

 

 

Tea Bodice

by Period Impressions

This figure flattering bodice is really one piece trimmed to look like two pieces.  It has a dressy tail in the back.  Sizes S, M, L or XL.

IM403-S…….$14.00

  

IM403-M…….$14.00

  

IM403-L…….$14.00

  

IM403-XL…….$14.00

  

 

 

 

 

Ladies Zouave

by Period Impressions

Popular jacket of the era, worn over a Garibaldi blouse. Reticule pattern included. Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22) XL (24, 26, 28).

IM404-S..........$14.00

  

IM404-M..........$14.00

  

IM404-L..........$14.00

  

IM404-XL..........$14.00

  

 

 

 

 

Ladies Garibaldi

from Period Impressions

Ladies 1860s “body” to wear with the Zouave jacket, patterned after the military unit.  S, M, L and XL

IM414-S……$12.00

  

IM414-M……$12.00

  

IM414-L……$12.00

  

IM414-XL……$12.00

  

 

 

 

 

Day Bodice 

from Period Impressions

This skirted bodice is shown repeatedly in Godey’s.  It can be sewn with a variety of trims.  Sizes S, M, L,     or XL

IM405-S…………$14.00 

  

IM405-M…………$14.00 

  

IM405-L…………$14.00

  

IM405-XL…………$14.00 

  

 

 

 

 

Basic Bodice

from Period Impressions

Includes two sleeve and neck variations, suitable for camp or tea dress, depending on fabric and detailing. Sizes S, M, L

IM406-S……..$14.00 

  

IM406-M……..$14.00 

  

IM406-L……..$14.00 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

1860 Ball Gown Bodice

from Period Impressions

Fitted bodice with balloon sleeves, featuring pleated bertha. Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22) XL (24, 26, 28).

IM407-S........$14.00 

  

IM407-M........$14.00 

  

  IM407-L........$14.00 

  

  IM407-XL........$14.00 

  

 

 

 

 

Women's Sacque   

from Period Impressions

A jacket for cool weather used for traveling.   Often used as a maternity garment or as an undress in home impression.  Size S, M, L

IM408-S……$14.00

  

  IM408-M……$14.00

  

 IM408-L……$14.00

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1850-60 Ball Gown Bodice

from Period Impressions

Off-the-shoulder bodice drafted from an original held by the Kentucky Historical Society, laces in back. Has Net sleeves and sleeve caps.  Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22).

IM409-S...........$14.00

  

IM409-S...........$14.00

  

IM409-S...........$14.00

  



 

 

 

1864 Short Sleeve Body

from Period Impressions

Just a ruffle of a body, it features separate velvet suspenders with front attachment. Shown in Peterson’s Magazine, January 1864.   Sizes S, M, L.

IM410-S……..$14.00

  

IM410-M……....$14.00

  

IM410-S……..$14.00

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucy

from Period Impressions

Velvet yoke with white, short-sleeved body and Medici girdle. Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22)

IM411-S.........$14.00

  

  IM411-M.........$14.00

  

  IM411-L.........$14.00

  

 

 

 

Day Bodice with Basques

from Period Impressions

Suitable for early Victorian/American Civil War interpretations. Skirted jacket has pleated pagoda sleeves. Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22).

IM413-S..........$14.00

  

 IM413-M..........$14.00

  

 IM413-L..........$14.00

  

 


 

 

 

Carriage Bodice

A highly detailed bodice for perambulating in the carriage and visiting. Sizes S, M, L

IM415-S…….$14.00

  

 IM415-M…….$14.00

  

 IM415-L…….$14.00

  

 

 

 

 

 

Swiss Body

from Period Impressions

Basically an ornate vest to be worn over a blouse or shirtwaist. Sizes sm (6,8,10), med (12,14,16), lg (18,20,22)

IM416-S.......$12.00

  

 IM416-M.......$12.00

  

 IM416-L.......$12.00

  

 

 

 

 

 

Fitted bodice

from Period Impressions

A fitted bodice, this garment has two piece construction sleeves with piping at neck and sleeves. Sizes S, M, L.

IM417-S…….$14.00

  

  IM417-M…….$14.00

  

 IM417-L…….$14.00

  

 

 

 

 

 

Gathered Bodice  

  from Period Impressions

Gathered bodice over a fitted lining.  Full and cuffed sleeves, piped neckline and bodice is on a waistband.  Sizes S, M, L.

IM418-S……$14.00

  

 

  

IM418-M……$14.00

  

 IM418-L……$14.00

  

 

 

 

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1853 Fan Front Bodice

from Period Impressions

A further development of the detailing of the fashion of a previous decade, this bodice should be worn over undersleeves and with appropriate petticoats. Sizes  S, M, L.

IM449-S……..$14.00

  

 IM449-M……..$14.00

  

 IM449-L……..$14.00

  

 

 

 

 

 

1860s Paletote Overcoat  

from Period Impressions

Lined coat designed for the expanse of hoops is a must for those chilly events.  It is fitted across the back for an attractive silhouette. All sizes included

IM419………..$14.00

 

  

    

 

 

1859 Modified Fan Front Dress  

  from Period Impressions

Basic day dress with pleats to imitate the fan front look. Skirt large enough for a small hoop or without hoops for a camp impression. Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22).

IM448-S.........$15.00

  

     IM448-M........$15.00

  

     IM448-L........$15.00

  

    

 

 

 

Day Dress

from Period Impressions

Basic dress for camp or day wear. May be trimmed for a tea dress.  Gored Skirt can be made to fit over hoops or narrower for a camp dress   Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22).

IM450-S.........$16.00

  

    IM450-M.........$16.00

  

    IM450-L.........$16.00

  

    

 

 

 

Ladies 1850s-1860 Work Dress

  from Period Impressions

A basic gown for day and work wear with off-the-shoulder sleeves, cuffs and pleated skirt. Sizes S (6,8,10), M (12,14,16), L (18,20,22) X: (24, 26, 28)

IM453-S.............$16.00

  

    
IM453-M.............$16.00

  

    IM453-L.............$16.00

  

    IM453-XL.............$16.00

  

    


 

 

 

Corset Cover  

  from Period Impressions           A charming off the shoulder corset cover with tucks for a smooth fit.  Like the modern chemise, the corset cover is worn over the foundation garment, in this case a corset. Translates nicely into a modern summer blouse. Sizes S, M, L.

IM501-S……….$11.00

  

    IM501-M……….$11.00

  

    IM501-L……….$11.00

  

    

 

 

 

Underwaist

  from Period Impressions

Designed as a lightweight set of stays with very slight boning at the side seams to the waist only.  May not be suitable for large busted women.  Sizes S, M, L.

IM502-S………$12.00

  

    IM502-M………$12.00

  

    IM502-L………$12.00

  

    

 

 

 

1860s Light French Corset

  from Period Impressions  

This easy to sew corset is made with shaped pieces and without gussets. It is a most comfortable corset and is light enough for riding.  Sizes S, M, L.

IM503-S……$12.00

  

     IM503-M……$12.00

  

    IM503-L……$12.00

  

    

 

 

1858 The Nonpareil Garment

from Period Impressions  

This garment combines the chemise and drawers and has many advantages.  It is indeed cooler for those mid-summer sweltering events.  Sizes S, M, and L.

IM509-S…….$12.00

  

    IM509-M…….$12.00

  

IM509-L…….$12.00

  

    

 

 

 

 

Ladies’ Chemise

  from Period Impressions  

To wear under a corset, this is the basic undergarment of the mid 19th century. Extremely comfortable, the fullness falls from the off the shoulder yoke.   Sizes S, M, L

IM504-S………$10.00

  

     IM504-M………$10.00

  

     IM504-L………$10.00

  

    

 

 

 

 

Ladies’ Drawers

  from Period Impressions  

Mid-19th century open crotch drawers with curved leg and button crotch option. All sizes included

IM505……..$11.00

 

  

    

 

 

 

 

1860s Plain or Fancy Nightgown

The original is held by the Kentucky Historical Society. Can be made with all the tucks and ruffles or simplified. Sizes S, M, L or XL

IM508-S………$12.00

  

     IM508-M………$12.00

  

    IM508-L………$12.00

  

IM508-XL………$12.00

  

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

1860s Wrapper

from Period Impressions

The original is held by the Kentucky Historical Society. Loose fitting, the bottom is 108" around. A perfect companion to the 508 nightgown. The front may be simplified with plain front panels. All sizes included.

IM507………..$12.00

 

  

    

 

 

       

 Aprons Plain or Fancy 

from Period Impressions          Five apron variations for women and girls in one package. All sizes included.

IM506……$10.00

  

    

 

 

 

 

 

1860s Gored Skirt  

from Period Impressions   

This gored skirt is a good basic over the hoop pattern.  It can be trimmed as simply or as lavishly as desired.  Size S, M, L.

IM601-S…..$14.00

  

    IM601-M…..$14.00

  

    IM601-L…..$14.00

  

    

 

 

 

Late 1850s Flounced Skirt, 

  from Period Impressions   

Designed for a hoop, this petticoat can easily translate across occasions and social stations depending on fabric and ornamentation.  Sizes S, M, L

IM602-S…….$12.00

  

    IM602-M…….$12.00

  

    IM602-L…….$12.00

  

    

 

 

 

 

Overskirts  

  from Period Impressions 

Designed to wear over a petticoat and hoop. All sizes included

IM603…….$12.00  

  

    

 

 

 

 

 

Cartridge pleated skirt

from Period Impressions

A basic petticoat for day, afternoon or evening wear, depending on fabric and detailing. Cutting diagram only. Sizes S, M, L.

IM604-S…….$12.00

  

    IM604-M…….$12.00

  

    IM604-L…….$12.00

  

    

 

 

 

 

 

Corded and Tucked Petticoats

from Period Impressions

A corded petticoat also called a “stick out petticoat” and fancy tucked petticoat to wear over or under the corded petticoat.  All sizes included

IM607……..$13.00

 

  

    

 

 

 

 

Hooped and Overpetticoat

from Period Impressions  

Designed for steel hooping. Tucked petticoat should be worn over the hoop petticoat to smooth the lines. All sizes included.

IM608……..$13.00