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Victorian Crochet Booklet Patterns for twenty popular Ladies’ accessories which appeared in Godey’s and Peterson’s Magazines between 1855 and 1865, and in Weldon’s Practical Crochet.  All patterns have been adapted for use with modern materials and have modern terminology. Price  $10.00  

Watch Pocket, pineapple & medallion from Weldon’s

Muff in Tufted Treble Stitch

Mitts from Weldon’s

Undersleeve

Square Purse with Rosette

Round Purse

Wagon Wheel Purse

Miser’s Bag

Hair Net

Headdress

Coiffure

Fascinator’s from Weldon’s

Glengarry Cap

Lady’s Shoulder Cape

Lady’s Mantalette

Simple V Shaped Pelerine from Weldon’s

Shawl in Picoteed pattern from Weldon’s

Three Cornered Handkerchief from Weldon’s

Knitting Booklet Patterns for twenty popular Ladies’ accessories, which appeared originally in publications from 1838 through 1864, and have been adapted for use with modern materials and have modern terminology.  Price $10.00  

Knee Cap

Woolen Chemisette

Lambs Wool Sleeve

Under Petticoat

Muffatees

Plain Mittens (Mitts)

Quick (2 needle) Mitts

Muffs

Purse

Norwegian Morning or Bonnet Cap

1856 Opera Hood

1861 Hood

1861 Opera Hood

1863 Spanish Opera Hood

Princess Royal’s Scarf

Bosom Friend

Winter Spenser (jacket)

Pelerine Cloak

Winter Shawl

Basic Accessories in Knit & Crochet A MUST FOR BEGINNING RE-ENACTORS WITH SIMPLE SKILLS!   Patterns for twenty popular Accessories which appeared in “Godey’s,” “La Mode Illustree,” & “Peterson’s Magazines” between 1855 & 1865, & in “Weldon’s Practical Crochet.”  All have been adapted for use with modern materials. Price $10.00  

Point Lace Crochet Collar 1856 Godey’s
Knitted Collar 1862 Peterson’s
Crochet Undersleeves 1865 Godey’s
Knitted Undersleeves January 1859 Peterson’s
Short Purse in Netting adapted to crochet 1857 Peterson’s
Bag Purse in Silk netting knitted, 1863 Peterson’s
Knitted Cuff in Brioche Stitch, 1861 Godey’s
Basic Hairnet in Crochet 1857 Peterson’s
Crochet Hairnet Star, 1853 Godey’s
Crochet Headdress 1859 Peterson’s
Winter Mittens 1859 Peterson’s
Shoe in Crochet 1865 Godey’s
Biarritz Shawl 1862 Godey’s
Crochet Summer Shawl 1859 Peterson’s
Crochet Sontag 1866 Peterson’s
Knitted Sontag 1860 Godey’s
Simple Knitted Sontag 1859 Peterson’s
Crochet Algerian Opera Hood from Weldon’s
Algerian Knitted Opera Hood 1865 Peterson’s
Open work Gloves Crochet adapted from Original  

Children’s Accessories in Knit & Crochet Patterns for twenty popular Accessories which appeared in “Godey’s,” “La Mode Illustree,” & “Peterson’s Magazines” between 1855 & 1865, & in “Weldon’s Practical Crochet.”  All have been adapted for use with modern materials. Price $10.00  

Child’s Mitten’s in Crochet, April 1861 Peterson’s
Boy’s Cap
Boy’s Tam
Chenille Casquette Hat in Crochet, 1862 Peterson’s
Crochet Shawl and Hood worked in Fan Stitch, adapted from Weldon’s
Knitted version Shawl and Hood
Knitted Capelet 1861 La Mode Illustree
Crochet Capelet adapted fro Weldon’s
Knitted sontag 1859 Peterson’s
Crochet Sock from Weldon’s
Crochet Vest from Weldon’s
Crochet Glove from Weldon’s
Knitted Sweater 1862 La Mode Illustree
Child’s Jacket in Treble Crochet, Weldon’s
Knitted Hood from La Mode Illustree 1862
Child’s Night Cap 1861 Peterson’s
Knitted Boa 1862 Godey’s
Child’s Knitted Muff, Weldon’s
Muff and Cravat in Knit 1866 Peterson  

AVAILABLE SOON:  Infant & Toddler Accessories in Knit & Crochet   Patterns for twenty popular Accessories which appeared in “Godey’s,” “La Mode Illustree,” & “Peterson’s Magazines” between 1855 & 1865, & in “Weldon’s Practical Crochet.”  All have been adapted for use with modern materials.  Price $10.00

Men’s Accessories in Knit & Crochet Patterns for twenty popular Accessories which appeared in “Godey’s,” “La Mode Illustree,” & “Peterson’s Magazines” between 1855 & 1865, & in “Weldon’s Practical Crochet.”  All have been adapted for use with modern materials. Price $10.00  

Crochet sock
Knitted “Cut-ups”
Knitted Socks
Crochet Neck Warmer
Cotton Crochet Nightcap
Knitted Nightcap
Crochet Toilet Slippers
Crochet Waistcoat
Crochet Winter Gauntlets
Crochet Wool Scarf
Crochet Braces
Knitted Braces
Needle book/Housewife
Spectacle Case
Card Case
Crochet Greek Smoking Cap
Knitted Smoking Cap
Union Sofa Pillow
Knitted winter Cuffs
Crochet Gloves  

A Mother’s Guide to Re-enacting with Baby A useful book detailing original text on the upbringing of children, original patterns and pictures to help new mothers create baby’s re-enacting wardrobe, along with modern practical suggestions.  Price $10.00

Our Crowning Glory Mid 19th Century Hair Styles & How to Achieve Them   Price $20.00

Creating Your Own Victorian Trims Available 2010  Patterns & Instructions For Making Your Own Trims  Price varies by style and quantity.

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INDIVIDUAL KNIT AND CROCHET PATTERNS 

All individual Patterns are $5:

CROCHET:  

Wool Scarf converted from original in 1857 Peterson’s Magazine

Summer Shawl converted from original in 1859 Peterson’s Magazine

Zephyr Shawl converted from original in 1866 Peterson’s Magazine

Winter Mantel, Sortie De Bal converted from original in 1858 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Child’s Jacket in Treble converted from original in Weldon’s Practical Crochet

Lady’s Shoulder Cape converted from original in Weldon’s Practical Crochet 1895

Round Purse

Baby’s Bib converted from original in 1859 Peterson’s Magazine

Baby’s Socks converted from original in 1865 Peterson’s Magazine

Men’s Braces (suspenders) converted from original in 1864 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Child’s Night Cap converted from original in 1861 Peterson’s Magazine

Lady’s Work or Carriage Bag converted from original in 1856 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Sontag converted from original in 1866 Peterson’s Magazine

Needle Book converted from original in 1862 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine  

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KNIT:

Sontag/Pelerine converted from the original in 1859 Peterson’s Magazine

Knitted Basic Sontag that wraps around and ties in back

Sortie Cap converted from original in 1858 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Winter Shawl converted from original in 1864 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Winter Spenser converted from original 1861 & 1864 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Princess Royal Scarf converted from original in 1856 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Spanish Opera Hood converted from original in 1863 Peterson’s Magazine

Knitted Hood converted from original in 1859 Peterson’s Magazine

Norwegian Morning Cap converted from original in 1861 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Pelerine Cloak converted from original in 1863 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Melon Hood for Summer converted from original 1859 Peterson’s Magazine

Child’s Muff converted from original 1865 Peterson’s Magazine

Algerian Opera Hood converted from original 1865 Peterson’s Magazine

Baby’s Hood converted from original 1864 Godey’s Lady’s Magazine

Child’s Hood converted from original 1859 Peterson’s Magazine  

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CROSS STITCH & NEEDLEPOINT

All individual charts are $10

Patriotic Sampler Chart

Nation Divided-Crossed 1861 Flags Chart

Civil War Union Forever Chart

Abraham Lincoln Chart

Jefferson Davis Chart

General Ulysses S. Grant Chart

General Robert E. Lee Chart

American Heritage Chart

Elizabeth Thorn Chart

Piano Scene March 1856 Chart

La Monde Elegant December 1855 Chart

La Monde Elegant, December 1859 Chart

Spectacle Case Chart

Card Case, originally a cigar case from May 1857 Peterson’s, chart

Work Bag Chart

Bible Markers from Peterson’s December 1857 Chart on Perforated Paper  

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