Revolutionary War to Civil War 

Clothing Portfolio

1661-1869

This time frame also includes
Restoration/Late Baroque, Rococo,  Directoire/Empire, and Romantic

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.


English Back Revolutionary War Era Gown Front View English Back Revolutionary War Era Gown Front View
English Back Revolutionary War Era Gown Back View Side View of Pocket Hoops
Side view of Pocket Hoops

Completed custom order for an English style gown from the Revolutionary War period in burgundy velvet, richly brocaded burgundy and gold petticoat skirt and pocket hoops, all appropriate to the 1770-1780's and modelled after preserved historic garments.  Skirts can be worn up as shown, or down with an even hem.  Thank you for the official picture Liisa!!


Lady Valentine Sacque Back Gown Front View Lady Valentine Sacque Back Gown Back View
This costume ensemble hails from the 18th century style of Sacque back gowns.  The delicately sensous texture of the 100% silk satin skirt and sleeve ruffles is balanced by the heavy cranberry velvet richly embroidered overall with red and white satin threads.  The bodice of the gown closes at the side front with a row of hooks and eyes hidden by the cream colored ruching. Although the gown has no boning, it is very heavily interfaced and interlined and may be worn with stays (corset) or without, depending on the occasion.  The bodice back has a series of ties on the inside to moderately adjust the firmness of the bodice through the waist. This ensemble includes pocket hoops, sacque back gown in embroidered velvet, 100% silk skirt with ruffle at the hem, and a soft 100% cotton petticoat.  Although I used a period correct pattern for a robe a la francaise, I would check with your local re-enactment group to see if this complies with your clothing rules and regulations before purchasing as a custom order.
Early 1700's Coat Early 1700's Coat Back
Photos by Nina Rizzo.  Copyright 2007.
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 is lined with heavyweight softened black linen and has black wool flannel facings.  There are 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 have a decorative black glass button with rhinestone center and gold highlights on each making a total of 24 buttons.  This coat is currently available on our Coats for Sale page, and due to the unique nature of the lace it will not be able to be exactly repeated, but something similar can be made as a custom order.


Revolutionary War Regimental Style Wool Coat

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 $285.00 plus shipping due to the detailing and handwork involved.


1790's Civilian Style Wool Coat

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 $325.00 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.


Midnight blue wool coat and linen shirt with attached ruffle

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.
Navy Blue Pirate Style Wool Coat

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.


Benjamin Franklin Ensemble


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.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing - Click here to visit their site!
Image Copyright Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Company Used with Permission.

Declared Independent Poster Still from Declared Independent
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.

Revolutionary War or Pirate Style Outfits
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.


Seafoam Green Silk Directoire/ Empire Gown






A translucent seafoam green silk dress with empire waistline and feminine touches of lace at neckline, cuffs and hem.  This early 19th century style gown is fully lined with cotton.
Seafoam Green Silk Directoire/Empire Dress

Civil War Style Wool Cape with Silver Silk Lining

Women's Civil War style cloak created from blue wool lined with gray silk and embellished with three rows of black soutache braid and a tassel on the point of the hood.

Civil War Era Wool Cape with Silver Silk Lining