Welcome to The Octagon’s Wholesale Catalog.  We will be adding new items and pictures from time to time, as it is our intention to serve the Civil War community most effectively.  The Octagon Sutlery has been in existence for 18 years, by a four generation family of  Civil War re-enactors that have been living in the past by re-enacting and researching for over 39 years now.  The Octagon wishes to share with you many of the mid 19^th century items they sell and can provide any documentation necessary upon request.  Please feel free to contact us at any time to ask questions or go over products.  If you are in search of something specific, and don’t see it here, please contact us as we are willing to expand our wholesale line.

We provide you with the following wholesale terms:

*A minimum of 6 of any given time is required in order to qualify for wholesale terms  If you are interested in only ordering one of anything to consider, our retail price will be charged.

*Shipping will be determined at the time the order is placed, and most items will be shipped via priority or ups insured.

*The Octagon gladly accepts cash, money orders, checks and PayPal..  Prepayment is due upon the order being placed.  Once you become a regular customer, we will allow only a deposit at the time that the order is placed, and the balance is due upon receipt of the completed order.

*As many of our items are labor intense, we will try to meet all deadlines as efficiently as possible.  At  the time of ordering please specify any deadlines or events that you will need the merchandise for.

*After placing an order, we will verify the order by email or mail, please read this over, as there will be no returns.  

Menu:  Crochet Patterns  Knit Patterns  Cross Stitch/Needlepoint  Wholesale Clothing  Pattern Series  Kits  Crafts

PUBLICATIONS  

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. Wholesale Price $5.  Retail Price  $10.00  

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.  Wholesale Price $5.  Retail Price $10.00  

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. Wholesale Price $5. Retail Price $10.00  

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. Wholesale Price $5. Retail Price $10.00  

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.  Wholesale Price $5.  Retail 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. Wholesale Price $5.  Retail Price $10.00  

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.  Wholesale Price $5.  Retail Price $10.00

Our Crowning Glory Mid 19th Century Hair Styles & How to Achieve Them   Wholesale Price $10.  Retail Price $20.00

Creating Your Own Victorian Trims Available 2010  Patterns & Instructions For Making Your Own Trims  

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INDIVIDUAL KNIT AND CROCHET PATTERNS 

AVAILABLE IN LOTS OF 6 EACH FOR $2.50 EACH, SUGGESTED RETAIL $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 Charts are $5 Wholesale in lots of 6 or more Suggested Retail $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  

WHOLESALE CLOTHING  

Clothing Menu:  Adult Clothing  Ladies Underpinnings  Capes and Cloaks  Ladies Accessories  Bonnets  Children's Clothing

We strive to provide articles with an accurate period appearance at affordable prices.  In order to keep things economical we take certain liberties with our construction methods and fabrics.  If, however, you should desire 100% natural fiber fabrics and totally authentic construction techniques, we would be happy to accommodate you at appropriately adjusted prices.  Although the majority of our patterns and ready-made clothing is adapted from original pattern diagrams from magazines of the period, we make every effort to conform to modern day sizing.  Unless your bust measurement is proportionally MUCH larger than your waist measurement, you should be able to follow the following waist-size chart.  Additionally, people in the mid-19^th Century had smaller bone structure and were used to more constrictive clothing.  Therefore, you may want to enlarge the armholes or specify this desire when placing an order. All skirts are at least 120” in circumference, and about 43” long pleated or gathered into waistband with 2 sturdy hooks & eyes.

Ladies Fancy Waist Blouses with a little trim, these can be done in white or ecru muslin, or most any color in cotton, or any white on ecru designed fabric.  Wholesale Price  $30.  Suggested Retail  $60   Plain Blouse  $15.  Suggested Retail  $30

Ladies Wrapper ~ Period Bathrobe  We offer the 1853 Dressing Gown, made of flannel or a medium weight tapestry like fabric.  Wrapper can be left plain or trimmed slightly, or trimmed ornately for an adjusted price.  Wholesale Price $50.  Suggested Retail  $100

Mantle  Either left plain or trimmed with braid, our pelerines can be made of cotton, velveteen, or flannel and are lined.  Wholesale Price $25.  Suggested Retail  $50

Simple Ladies 2-piece Daytime Dress for over the hoop Our simple 2-piece dress consists of a plain skirt either pleated or gathered onto the waistband with durable hooks & eyes, along with a non-fitted bodice that buttons up the front, and is not lined.  Sleeve choice includes the bishop with a cuff. Wholesale Price $50

Basic One Piece Work Dress A basic one piece dress that buttons up the front with minimal or no trim, made in a cotton calico print.  Bodice is lined and fitted, and has bishop sleeves with cuff, or gathered at wrist with elastic and ruffle. Wholesale Price $55

Fancier Ladies Daytime Dress for over the hoop  Fancier 2-piece dresses consist of a plain skirt either pleated or gathered onto the waistband with durable hooks & eyes, along with a fitted bodice that either buttons up the front, or hooks & eyes up the back, depending upon which style bodice is chosen.  All fitted bodices are lined with muslin, and trim choices vary from braid to ribbon to lace.  Sleeve choices include pagoda, bell or bishop sleeves.  Plain Fitted Bodice also Available with pagoda sleeve.  Wholesale Price $65

Basic Skirts At least 4 yards of fabric are pleated onto a waistband with sturdy hooks and eyes for the closure.  All basic skirts are in washable cotton.  Please specify colors and print options at the time of ordering. Wholesale Price $20

Spanish Jacket Our Spanish Jacket is a short bolero style that is fitted and lined, with a frog or button closure at the neck.  This features the coat sleeve and can be made out of cotton, velvet, velveteen, wool, linen etc.  Jacket can be left plain or trimmed heavily with an adjusted price. Basic Jacket with no trim wholesale Price $35

Zouave Jacket  Our Zouave jacket can be made out of cotton, tapestry, flannel, or wool as available and is slightly trimmed around neck edge and sleeves, with a closure at the neck.  Wholesale Price $30

Ladies Ballgowns  Ballgowns can be made out of taffetta, brocade or satin, and can be left relatively plain with trim on the bodice or very ornate with much trim on the skirt and bodice.  Skirts are pleated or gathered onto the waistband with hook & eye closure.  Bodices are fitted with muslin lining and hook & eye up the back.  Sleeve choices include a small or large puff sleeve, a short or long butterfly sleeve or a small cap sleeve. Wholesale Price $55.      Wholesale Price for fancier dress $100  

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LADIES UNDERPINNINGS

Pantalettes    Our open-crotch, breathable muslin pantalettes feature a waistband with button and hole, and include 1 row of eyelet trim at the hem, made from the Past Patterns Pattern. Wholesale Price $20.    Suggested Retail $40

Petticoats   Plain petticoats have a waistband with button and hole and 1 row of eyelet at the hem. Over the hoop $25. Under the hoop $20

Fancy Petticoats  Fancy petticoats have a waistband with button and hole, and detail  rows of eyelet or trim throughout. Over the hoop  $45

Chemises    Basic muslin chemise made from the Past Patterns version. Wholesale Price  $25

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CAPES AND CLOAKS

Choose from a variety of styles (Pardessus Danois, Autumn Pardessus, Naim Cape, 1863 Peterson's Cloak, Velvet Cloak and Valencian Cape).  All cloaks are lined with cotton, flannel or a quilted lining, and fasten with buttons, frogs or a hand-crochet closure.  Fabric choices include flannel, tapestry, brocade, velveteen, or wool, all subject to what’s in stock. Wholesale Prices according to style $50-100  

LADIES ACCESSORIES  

Purses & Reticules Choose from a variety of purses, from a crochet pouch style  Wholesale Price $7, fabric cotton  pouch style  Wholesale Price $12, fabric pouch style with hand done ribbon embroidery  Wholesale Price $20, or a fancier purse with beading  Wholesale Price $20.

Crochet Watchpockets  Hand done crochet watchpockets, available in an assortment of colors, in the pineapple or rosette pattern.  Wholesale Price $5

Simple Daytime Caps Our caps are plain muslin or crochet adorned with ribbons and/or lace.  Wholesale Price $5

Undersleeves Plain white or black  undersleeves with lace & elastic at both ends  Wholesale Price $6 Plain white or black undersleeves with cuff at wrist  Wholesale Price $10  Eyelet white undersleeves  Wholesale Price $12 Fancy undersleeves with lace and trim  Wholesale Price $15

Garters  Our garters are made with grosgrain ribbon on the outside with cotton lining and elastic inside, and come in various sizes.      Wholesale Price $5    Opt for a rolled elastic garter available in white. Wholesale Price $1

Ribbon Hairnets Satin ribbons woven with beads at the intersections in color(s) desired, decorated with flowers & leaves across the top, with elastic at the bottom.  These are a great seller for those that want something more than a plain hairnet, but don’t have enough hair to braid for the evening. Wholesale Price $20.  Suggested Retail $45

Coronets Satin covered circlets trimmed with flowers, bows, etc.  Wholesale Price $7 Suggested Retail $14

Plain Swiss Belts  Made out of polished cotton, velveteen or tapestry in basic colors. Belts have Amish bonnet board stiffening in the front center for belt to keep its shape, fastens with either button or hook and eye. Wholesale Price $6 Straight, plain belt with buckle Wholesale Price $5

Fichus Assist customers with a different look to their current wardrobe, or dress up a plain dress with a fichu.  Available in either a short or long version, our fichus are white or ecru cotton, trimmed with lace, eyelet or braid.  All lace or special fabrics available upon request. Wholesale Price $10

Muffs  We offer faux fur or velveteen muffs that are lined, which can be sold individually or with matching Scotch Caps as a set.  Wholesale Price $15.  Scotch Cap with Muff Set Wholesale Price $25

Traveling Bags Taken directly from the 1864 Godey’s, traveling bags are a great alternative to reticules and baskets that are too small.  With a center hole, items can be dropped down either side, and the bag may be draped over the arm or carried by the rings.  Made out of heavier fabrics like tapestry, these are lined, colors and fabric designs vary according to what’s in stock.  Wholesale Price $15

Crochet Shawls Our crochet shawls can be made in almost any color, and provide light warmth to customers on chilly mornings.  Made out of washable acrylic yarns for easy care. Wholesale Price $35

Crochet Shoulder Capelets One of our most popular items, our shoulder capelets featured in the Victorian Crochet Booklet, originated in Weldon’s Victorian Crochet and provides substantial warmth, while freeing one’s hands and arms to be active as capelet fastens at the neck. Wholesale Price $50

Crochet Mitts Mitts are hand made out of Soft (luster sheen) cotton in black, white or ecru.  Special colors can be made upon request. Wholesale Price $10

Knitted and Crochet Sontags We offer a knitted version and a crochet version, both in a variety of colors.  Wholesale Price $40  

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BONNETS

All bonnets are trimmed appropriately with rosettes, lace, braiding, hand-made trims, and or antique flowers.

Cottage Style—Our most popular style, this bonnet has a stiff, solid brim and crown with a hard back piece. Rather than buckram we use AMISH BONNET BOARD, which holds up very well in damp weather and does not warp or lose shape with time if packed carefully.

Drawn Style—This soft style features casings with bonnet wire or feather boning used in each casing, and has a soft back piece.

Capote Style—A combination of the previous bonnets, the Capote has a higher stiff brim (again using the bonnet board), a soft back and crown, and is recommended for people needing height.  

Wholesale Price:  Trimmed Bonnets  $45   Plain Bonnets can be purchased for you to decorate and trim as well. $40   Styrofoam Heads may also be purchased for display or to sell to customers. $5   Hand-made Hat Stands are available for $10  

Straw Capote—A straw brim with capote soft back and crown. Wholesale Price $25.00

Scotch Caps Originally from Peterson’s Magazine of the period, this style has a tear drop shape. This jaunty hat can be made of velveteen, gros grain, or moire with dashing braid or ribbon and feather trims. Wholesale Price $15

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CHILDREN'S CLOTHING

Pantalettes White cotton with eyelet trim & elastic waist.  Closed Crotch. Wholesale Price $8

Chemise Basic white cotton with eyelet trim.  Wholesale Price $8

Petticoat for over or under the hoop White cotton with eyelet trim, buttons at the waist.   Wholesale Price $10

Child’s Garibaldi A basic child’s Garibaldi made out of white muslin with white buttons up the front.   Wholesale Price $15

Girl’s Basic Jacket and Skirt Outfit/Boy’s Basic Jacket and Pantaloons Outfit Either outfit is made with cotton fabrics in small prints, jackets are lined with muslin, and either skirt is gathered onto waistband with button or hook & eye closure.  Wholesale Price  $20

Girl’s  Dress with Yoke Made out of small cotton prints.  Fancy party frocks are available upon request. Wholesale Price $20  

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THE OCTAGON PATTERN SERIES

     All of our patterns are taken from period publications or designs based on items typically pictured in numerous period photographs.  Our goal in producing these patterns is to provide authentic looking items for the beginning seamstress with average skills, using simple construction methods and clear instructions.  Those with more experience can easily use more authentic methods if desired.  We have tried to size our patterns according to modern size charts, but recommend to always check measurements carefully and advise to try each pattern in scrap material first to ascertain correct size and fit.  Most of the patterns are multi-sized, and we have allowed for ¼” seam allowance.  All patterns have been tested for easily understood instructions and clarity, as well as popularity and demand.  These patterns have been on the market and available to the public through our Sutlery for several years

All of the patterns available through The Octagon can be made up as finished products to retail in your establishment.

COMING IN 2011

OUR POPULAR SEWING PATTERN SERIES WILL BE

ENHANCED

Upgraded versions of our popular sewing pattern series will include historical notes, trim ideas with instructions, multiple pictures, and more sizes!  Available for Retail Sales as well as Wholesale Opportunities.

Current Available Adult Patterns

Current Available Children’s Patterns

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KITS

All our kits are based on original items found in publications, or are similar in that they have been simplified for modern usage with modern tools etc.  Any Kit item is also available made up by The Octagon for you to retail in your establishment.

Ribbon Hairnet Kits Wholesale $6.00 Retail $10.00

Beaded Haircomb Kit Wholesale $3.00 Retail $6.00

Beaded Earring Kit Wholesale $6.00 Retail $10.00

Collar and Cuff Kit  Wholesale $2.00  Retail $5.00

Dorset Button Kit Wholesale $6.00 Retail $10.00

Feather Fan Kit      Wholesale $3.00 Retail $6.00

Fancy Scissor/Watch Holder Kit      Wholesale $4.00  Retail $8.00  

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VICTORIAN CRAFTS

Miniature Decorated Christmas Trees under 12” Dome This unique item makes a great gift or focal point in any room at Christmas time.  These hand-made chenille trees are adorned with period looking ornaments and enhanced with old fashioned toys & gifts beneath.  Trees can be ordered with any theme such as: Patriotic or Civil War, Seashells, Snowflakes, Valentine’s Day, Birds, Flowers etc.  Due to the time involved in these hand-made treasures, please allow for at least 8 weeks order time. Wholesale Price $75  Suggested Retail $150

Wool Flowers Our frugal ancestors didn’t waste anything.  Using leftover scraps of wool yarns they fashioned flowers for arrangements under glass domes & wreaths for shadow boxes.  Using the original instructions from period magazines such as the Godey’s, we reproduce these flowers so often found in the fashionable Victorian parlor.  Arrangements available in baskets, teacups or domes.  Large quantities of separate flowers available upon request. Wholesale Price starts at $25. Suggested Retail $40 & up

Dressed Figures 19^th Century ladies often sought decorations for their homes that were both economical & samples of their own artistic creativity.  To this end they sometimes cut a favorite fashion plate out of an old magazine, mounted it on board and “redressed” the figures using real fabrics & trims.  We are now reproducing these unique wall decorations using copies of the original fashion plates. Wholesale Price $50 & up.   Suggested Retail $100 & up.

Crochet Trims by Gloria Clark  Gloria Clark, our crochet assistant, can hand crochet any trim item by specifying what you are trimming, and if you have a design in mind.  Her rates are reasonable, and cost is determined by complexity of design and amount desired.

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