Welcome to Williamsburg Rose 18th Century Ladies' Accessories

Our collection of Ladies' Accessories includes a variety of attractive additions to a lady's wardobe, to add variety, style, and practicality to Camp clothing, Daytime wear, or Formal attire. Items are available in the fabricsand colors as stated in individual descriptions.
Jackets and Accessories - - - - Ladies Mitts - - - - Ladies Headwear and Caps

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Please use measurement details on Ladies' sizing chart when ordering. ORDER FORM

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Ladies' Pocket Panniers

Also called side hoops, were worn beneath the lady's gown and petticoat to give a wide, billowing effect to 18th century formal and semi-formal clothing.
Panniers are set on an adustable waist-tie, and may be permanantly sewn or pinned after adjustment by the wearer. We recommend that the knot be offset either to right or left so that no unsightly "bulge" will show in the center front when the dress is put on.
(Note: Pannier hooping is not washable. To remove it for washing, carefully take out the stitching at the ends of the hoop casing and pull out the hooping.)
Price: $60.00

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Lady's Plain Petticoat and Fichu

Caraco Jacket . . . Original, English c.1775-80
The caraco was a popular form of "undress" or informal clothing in England and America. Reflecting the styles of the day, it was unfussy, with clean lines, yet semi-fited and feminine.It would be worn over a long Petticoat, and often have a fichu to filling the neckline
This style is knee-length, with a center-front lacing. the jacket skirt has pleats on both sides and back. Sleeves are 3/4 length, and have a white lingerie ruffle Neckline and cuffs are trimmed with pleated ruching.

Price: $195.00
Please state solid color or Colonial style print
Give 1st, 2nd, 3rd color choices

Knee-length jacket (Pet-en-l'air)
Price: $250.00
Solid color or floral fabric.


Lady's Plain Petticoat:

Price: from $75.00
round or pannier cut; solid color;
plain cotton

Please contact for other fabric and pricing options

Plain Fichu

For everyday use, this was a humble but practical item. This is a 36" square of doubled cotton material which can be folded to form a triangular neck-kerchief. Use this to fill in a low neckline for modesty or to keep off a chill outdoors.


Price: $12.50

18th Century Ladies Mitts

Adapted from mitts in various historic styles, this elegant and comfortable fashion accessory was found in the wardrobe of every stylish lady. Whether worn for warmth in winter months or to shade delicate skin from the summer sun, mitts were a popular and colorful addition to a woman's wardrobe.

Our Mitts are semi-fitted, made in a fashion fabric, and lined as described below, with a shaped thumb piece hand sewn on with decorative stitches. The pointed foldback features contrasting color, machine embroidered decoration. Mitts are approx 13-14" from tip to arm edge.

Mitts are available in the following combinations:
Linen/linen lining.....................................$35
Linen/silk lining......
or Silk/linen lining......$40
Silk/silk lining........................................$45

Colors: Cream silk or linen always available;
various colors available for fashion fabric or linings -
state 1,2, 3rd color preferences

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For sizing, refer to chart;
Example for placing custom order:

Mitts, cream color Linen w/green silk lining
#1 hand - 8", #3 arm-11"...$40
Sizing: . . .
Please note - for correct fit, all measurements must be given.

1. measure around widest part of palm of hand, and round up to size.
2. length of forearm
3. circumference at upper forearm, below elbow

CURRENT STOCK . . . . These are currently available styles in stock. These are one-of-a-kind; measurements of hand size (palm circumference) and circumference at elbow (arm size) are given. . . . . Be sure to measure sizing carefully! Mitts are not returnable.

Small (Hand size 7)
    

Medium (Hand size 8)

$45
Gold silk satin/lined russet silk
gold stitching
hand size 8_arm size 10

$45
Russet brown silk/lined ivory silk
coral stitching on thumb only
hand size 8_arm size 10

$40

Sage-green linen/lined peach silk
ivory stitching
hand size 8_arm size 10


$40

Cream linen /lined pale green silk
light green stitching
hand size 8_arm size 10


Larger sizing (size 9 and up)

$40
Russet brown silk/lined cream linen
gold stitching
hand size 8.5_arm size 11

$45
Sage-green silk/lined ivory silk
ivory & grey stitiching

hand size 9_arm size 13

$35
Brown linen/lined light green cotton
light greenl stitching
hand size 9_arm size 13.5
 

Custom-ordered Mitts are available in the following combinations:
Linen/linen lining.....................................$35
Linen/silk lining......
or Silk/linen lining......$40
Silk/silk lining........................................$45

Colors: Cream silk or linen always available;

various colors available for fashion fabric or linings -
state 1,2, 3rd color preferences

Sizing:

Please note - for correct fit, all measurements must be given.

1. measure around widest part of palm of hand, and round up to size.

2. length of forearm

3. circumference at upper forearm, below elbow

Williamsburg Rose Ladies Caps and Headdresses

Laced Coif - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Williamsburg Cap - - - - - - - - - - - - Oval Pinner- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cotton Calash - - - - - - - - - - - -Silk Calash - - - - - -"Chocolate Girl" Silk Cap

Laced Coif

This has a smooth fitted front band, edged with lace, and an adjustable, gathered back.
A small comb in the center front keeps the cap secure.Fully washable.
Made in white cotton

Price: $28.00
Williamsburg Cap

The original of our design, in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg,is done in fine Brussels lace.
This formal style headdress is of ruffled and flowing lace for all those ladies who wish to truly be the most fashionable! Small combs keep the cap firmly on . . .White only.

Price: $32.50
Oval Pinner

Used for both formal and informal dress, the Pinner was a small, flat cap perched (in fact, pinned with hairpins) to the top of a lady's hairstyle to complete "the look". The Pinner is done in cotton or lace, with lace eding, and long lace lappets down the back. Small combs keep the cap fiimly on milady's hair.
White only.
Price: $32.50
Ladies Cotton Calash

Adapted from an original green silk Calash at Stenton Mansion in Philadelphia, this version is made in cotton fabric and willow canes (as were in 18th century ones) to hold the shape,The Calash has a shoulder-capelet, and ties in a bow in front.
Like the originals, this Calash can fold flat, or be expanded for wear or display.

Please state color choice.


Price: $175.00

Ladies Silk Calash

Museum-quality, entirely hand-sewn with both historically accurate materials and construction techniques.The pattern has been copied from an authentic 18th century Calash in the collection of Pottsgrove Manor, in Pottstown PA. . . . . .
Like the 18th century originals, the Calash uses wicker ribs and is approx. 15" wide x 13" high, and 15" front to back, lined inside with silk, interlined with linen, and decorated with a silk bow in the back, witha 4-1/2" rolled-edge shoulder cape. Silk ribbons tie at the front, and aother holds the front cane pulled forward for modesty.

Price: $275.00
"Chocolate Girl" Silk Cap
Who said 18th century caps had to be white? This stylish headdress is adapted from the1745 depiction of La Belle Chocolatiere by Jean-Etienne Liotard.
Depicting either a stylishly dressed servant or a middle class young woman fetching a cup of hot chocolate on a small tray, she wears a charming white-banded, lace-decorated cap with a gathered pink silk caul.
Price: $45.00
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