Here's Something About Mary

costume accessory sources

Costume Accessories:

• Act One Theater Costume Supply — Wigs, beards, hats, shoes, spats, tiaras, jewelry, eyeglasses and more.
• Amazon Drygoods catalogs — Does not sell online at this time, but you can order their catalogs. Books, reproduction clothing and household accessories, shoes, toys, corsets, plus historic clothing and window treatment patterns.
• Dance Fabrics, Lycra & Glitz — (located in NZ) Specializes in fabrics and trim for dance costumes. Also, hats, feathers, shoes, gloves, rhinestones, etc.
• Gina B. Silk Work — Gina makes laces, girdles, tassels, purses, fringes and more, for reenactors, museums and theater.
  • Gina Barrett & Elizabeth Benns have published a book called "Tak v Bowes Departed", which is taken from a 15th century manuscript on making braids.
• Historically Correct Haversacks & Knapsacks — Knapsacks, haversacks, rucksacks, and more.
• Lamplight Feathers — Peacock, ostrich, hat plumes, etc.
• Old Sturbridge Village gift shop — Jewelry, pewter items, books, fabric, etc. Some items are made on-site. Most items are reproductions from the 1820s-1830s. Also check out Old Sturbridge Village website.
• Ostriches Online — Just about any kind of feather you can think of. Highly recommended by all who bought from them.
• Pepe's Possibles — Leather bags, wallets, portmanteaux, belts, etc.
• Pewter Replicas — (UK) Reproduction spoons, coins, cutlery, badges, jewelry and more. Sister site of Tudor Jewels.
• Red Threads — Indian textiles and quill work: bags, knife sheaths and more.
• Shawn Webster, Quill Worker — Shawn makes Indian quillwork items, like knife sheaths and bags. Really beautiful work!
• Swords from Toledo
• We Love Colors — Tights, bodysuits, etc.
• Will Shaw & Son, Leather Workers — Specializes in " re-creating historic artifacts of various time eras for historic sites, living historians, and serious collectors." Not much on the website, but has some lovely examples of kegs copied from the "Mary Rose".
• Wm. Gatliff & Co. — Items for the 18th century traveller & sportsman.

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