Turn of the Century
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The Time Keeper
Call for PriceClockmaker Lillie Nesbit is fascinated with cogs and gears, and puts her vast knowledge of mechanical theory into her pocket watches, station clocks, and other essential timepieces. Keeping the trains and dirigibles on time is an art unto itself, and Miss Nesbit is the artist who keeps the sprockets moving.
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Arabella the Alchemist
Call for PriceCasting a striking figure in the laboratory or on the gaslit streets of Venice, Arabella is just what an alchemist should be—the prim and proper scientist on one hand, with the flash and flair of a magician. Pictured here is the fitted bodice (LC153) with removable dickey and 3/4 length sleeves, finished with a long gathered satin ruffle, and with a satin skirt with ruffled flounce (LC154). Order separately or as a complete outfit (LC153C).
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Elektra Everheart
Call for PriceAn engineer and airship pilot renowned in Berlin and Vienna, Elektra Everheart is also an adventurer and explorer no men dare challenge, as she can shoot as well as she flies. Shown here with a pinstriped corset (LC151) complete with pleated ruffle at the bust line, and a skirt (LC152) ruched at both hips and outlined with a gathered ruffle to accentuate the high-low design (LC152), this ensemble makes a fantastic addition to any steampunk, Western, or cabaret closet. Order separately or as a complete set (LC151C)
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Ophelia the Ornithologist
Call for PriceDr. Ophelia Thatchmore surrounds herself with the bright colors and sounds of her bird collection. It is said that no one can communicate with feathered creatures quite like Ophelia, and her command of all things avian is legendary within the Naturist Society. Ophelia’s hat, complete with a nesting feathered friend, is sold separately (LH88).
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The Katy Skirt
Call for PriceThe Katy skirt (LC150) in washable satin, is as versatile as it is lively in photographs. The flouncy flow makes this skirt at home in Silver City, Nevada saloons or dressed up in Gibson Girl panache on the streets of Victorian London.
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The Queen’s Guard
Call for PriceProtection of the royal family from dangers both inside and outside the borders is a job taken most seriously. Captain Theodosia Batterby leads an elite team of scientists and spies to stay a step ahead of villains at home and abroad. Her uniform allows her the high fashion standard of a Victorian lady while keeping to the rigid protocol of a Queen’s Guard officer.
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Baron von Sextant
Call for PriceAs a bombardier and colonel with the Royal Prussian Army, Baron von Sextant made his fortune and learned the skills of his new trade–freelance exploring. Whether by train, by camel, or by zeppelin, the baron’s adventures took him far and wide across the globe.
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Captain Nemo Coat
Call for PriceRumors and mystery surround Captain Nemo, and no one is really certain what they know about him. His name itself means Captain Noone, and where he got the fabulous wealth it took to build his amazing submarine is anyone’s guess. Even his coat has the same striking and exotic air—a steampunk-styled copper snakeskin coat with black trim (MC179) makes him easy to spot as he paces the halls of his incredible undersea creation.
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Professor Cornelius Vest
Call for PriceWith his wealth of knowledge of South American flora and fauna, Professor Cornelius is widely sought after by those leading excursions into the jungle to find the lost cities of El Dorado. If you ever want to make it out alive, seek out the professor. You will know him by his smart tweed vest with flashy buttoned flap (MC178).
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Dr. Mortimer G. Enerator
Call for PriceAn avid inventor and accomplished hot air balloon pilot, Dr. Enerator is publishing tales of his adventures in unknown lands far from his native Europe. The Mortimer G. Enerator coat is paired here with the Enerator Vest (MC174), sold separately.
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Lady Killebrew, Pirate Princess
Call for PriceWidow of wealthy Irish landholder Lord Killebrew, the Lady Killebrew first faked her own death, then used her anonymity to regain her family’s wealth and prestige through piracy endorsed by the queen. Though feared by captains of silver-laden Spanish ships, the Lady Killebrew never lost a taste for culture and finery.
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Father Christmas
Call for PriceHe is known by many names in the Old World: Father Christmas, Pere Noel, Kris Kringle…but whatever he is called, he is known by children everywhere as the bearer of gifts and protector of children. The Father Christmas Robe is the essence of Yuletide, trimmed in white fur and detailed gold trim. The robe complements the Father Christmas Gown (MC171), sold separately.
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Young Ebenezer Scrooge
Call for PriceYoung Ebenezer Scrooge, a respectable gentleman in his youth, belies the avarice of his later years. His Victorian-styled tux tail coat covers a taffeta vest offering velveteen lapels and satin ascot tie.
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Christmas Carole
Call for PriceHer angelic voice rang throughout the crisp winter’s night. Striking Christmas colors, satin and velvet are featured in this leg-o-mutton dress with ruffle lace dickey. Velvet cape trimmed in fake fur.
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Miss Venetia
Call for PriceIn her Sunday finery, Venetia would capture Santa’s heart. Christmas plaid-print yoke with bengaline is trimmed with lace to create this fine young lady’s dress.
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Christmas Noel
Call for PriceHot apple cider and a crackling fire welcome this little caroler home. Christmas Noel features velveteen dress with tartan plaid front panel. Sleeves and cuff accented by breaded lace with satin ribbon.
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Young Aristocrat
Call for PriceA young Victorian boy could go far in life if he has the right upbringing, and the right last name. This young member of the aristocracy is ready to meet the world in his frock coat, double-breasted vest, ascot tie, and twill pants.
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Oliver Twist w/ Hat
Call for PriceOliver Twist–raised in a workhouse then taken in by a band of street criminals, plies his pickpocketing trade on the dingy back streets of Cheapside London before being adopted into a loving home.
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Tiny Tim
Call for PriceThe newly healed Tiny Tim sings praises of his miraculous recovery. His velvet cape is lined in taffeta, and is worn atop a long Victorian dovetail coat and taffeta vest with velveteen lapels and ascot tie.
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LIttle Boy Blue
Call for PriceWith Mother’s first kiss on the cheek, Little Boy Blue heads off for his first day at school. Brocade vest has Peter Pan collar and oversized satin bow, paired with Victorian tux tail overcoat.
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Young Jim Dandy
Call for PriceWith a swagger in his walk, Young Jim Dandy portrays the position and privilege of his family. Dovetail coat has tapered tails and is trimmed in satin, worn over a Victorian-styled velvet vest with checked lapels and ascot tie.
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Caribbean Pirate Bride
Call for PriceShimmering like the sea on a sunny summer’s day, the gold and lace of this form flattering gown set the Caribbean Pirate bride apart. The luxurious finish flashes brilliantly against the verdant backdrop of a Port Royal wedding or in a more formal setting back in Victorian England.
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Ruby
Call for PriceWhether tinkering with her experiments or socializing at the Academy, Ruby is the picture of Victorian elegance, at home either as a whimsical scientist in the fantasy world of steampunk, or as a purely turn-of-the-century socialite.
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The Conductor
Call for PriceCollecting tickets from passengers traveling near and far, the train conductor adds an air of dignified order to the din of the train station as the locomotive engines begin to warm up. As the steam whistle blows, indicating another on-time departure, the conductor tips his iconic cap to recognize it is time to go. A sharply cut coat, vest with pocket watch and stately brass buttons give him his recognizable look.
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Duke of Morrison
Call for PriceThe duke and duchess, landed gentry from Sussex, are embarking on their first sightseeing tour of the United States. Dressed in nineteenth-century style that reflects their refined nobility, they elicit many second looks on the streets of Baltimore and Philadelphia.
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The Marquis D’Ouest
Call for PriceFresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. His coat is made of heavy tweed with wide lapels, fitted waist, and flared hemline. The double-breasted vest is made in twill with decorative buttons, while the stand-up shirt collar is finished with a long, satin string tie. The pants coordinate with the coat in matching heavy tweed.
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Gentleman Jim
Call for PriceGentleman Jim, a dapper Victorian gent, was known about town as a ladies’ man who broke the hearts of many. His double-breasted velveteen vest sports a striped ascot tie. His light tailcoat features velveteen collar and contrasting trim on the lapels.
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Titanic Jack
Call for PriceA free-spirited artist and third-class passenger ignited the unquenchable fires of passion inside Tess, when he dressed for elegance in his black twill tailcoat trimmed with velvet lapels, white satin vest, and tie.
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Canadian Mounty
Call for PriceAs majestic as the Great White North itself, he is the “Man of the Moment”–a symbol of dignity and respect. This red twill tunic is complemented with a navy collar, epaulettes, and piping. It also features regal buttons, white cording, matching pants, and the authentic stars and stripes of a bygone era.
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Duke of Earl
Call for PriceQuite the ladies’ man in his herringbone jacket with satin trimmed collar and lapel, herringbone vest, and crisp Victorian pants, the Earl used his influence at court and his association with the Duke of York to promote his own interests.
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Charles Frederick Worth
Call for PriceRevolutionary London fashion designer Charles Frederick Worth came from a noble background of earls and counts to become the father of high fashion in the 19th century. His herringbone jacket with satin trimmed collar and lapel, matching herringbone vest, and matching pants are given an air of affluence when combined with the deluxe Victorian cape.
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The American Statesman
Call for PriceStriking a pose for the political press–big hat, big cigar, big dreams!! The conservative dress of a politician in a black knee-length twill coat, a grey heather vest accented with a watch fob, and a crisp pair of black twill pants-is used as a catalyst for the support of his constituents.
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Little Lord Suit (Little Lord Edward)
Call for PriceThird in line for the throne, little Lord Edward may one day be the king of all England. One-piece velveteen suit features oversized collar, satin bows and cummerbund.
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Canadian Mounty Tunic w/ Pants
Call for PriceReady to keep the peace; armed with a happy heart and a boy’s best friend. This little man will grow up to “always get his man.” This red twill is complemented with a navy collar stay and features regal buttons, white cording and authentic stars and stripes of a bygone era. Cuffs piped in navy. This item is the infant’s version of the combined BC56 and BC57 (Canadian Mounty Tunic and Pants).
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Garnet
Call for PriceBeloved daughter of scientist, adventurer, and Victorian explorer Ruby O’ Rourke, little Garnet hopes one day to pilot her own air balloon over the rainforests of the Zambezi or across the steppes of Mongolia. For now, though, she must be content to learn in her mother’s Merseyside laboratory.
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Victoria
Call for PriceArrayed in bengaline and lace, Victoria Fitzgerald sets out for her first piano recital. This elegant dress, with fitted bodice, mutton sleeves, and modestly gathered skirt is accented with velvet bows and features a brocade panel.
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Sarah Dress
Call for PriceThis lovely young lady always dressed her doll in a matching outfit before attending a tea party or social event. The satin dress is collard in lace ribbons while her puffy sleeves are accented by a wide velvet waistband. Lacy overskirt is draped with gathered satin and rosebuds.
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Little Gibson Girl
Call for PriceWanting to be like Mom – calm, stately, beautiful! Detachable laced and bengaline dickey trimmed with velvet ribbon and broach. One-piece bengaline dress trimmed with ribbon at bottom of peplum and at wrists.
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Little My Fair Lady
Call for PriceEliza dreams of the day she will transformed into the professor’s Fair Lady. Stand-up lace and velvet collar, fitted bodice. Sleeves bell into velvet and lace while bengaline/lace swags and bustle form narrow skirt. Dickey included.
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Little Tess
Call for PriceMy heart will go on…Brocade dress with its upper bodice studded with rhinestones and edged with sequin ric-rac. The romantic Tess features a lace neckline, lace pour sleeves, beaded fringe under bust, dot glitter tulle overskirt edged with sequin ric-rac, and trimmed with sequin appliqués. Organza middle skirt is trimmed with beaded fringe and sequin appliqué near hem. Backed with satin underskirt.
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Pretty Valentine
Call for PriceAffectionately named by her grandfather, Pretty Valentine never fails to stir his heart. Bengaline dress with dropped waistline features large laced collar and bow at hip.
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Little Liza
Call for Price“How do I love thee, let me count the ways…” Velvet and satin dress with leg-o-mutton sleeves highlighted by gold lace and lame on collar and sash.
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Christening Gown
Call for PriceShe may never remember the dress, but her mother will never forget it. Gown of embroidered eyelet trimmed in ribbon and lace with matching bonnet.
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Gibson Girl
Call for PriceIn the late 1800’s famous illustrator Charles Dana Gibson created the “Gibson Girl.” She combined independence, femininity, and that much desired hourglass figure. Ribbon striped collar forms a plunging V-neck over dickey with leg-o-mutton sleeves and drop waist over flared bengaline skirt.
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Lady Amelia
Call for PriceTickets in hand, thoughts on a distant land. Bengaline bodice gives a criss-cross appearance with lace insert at the neckline. Can be worn with or without a dickey. Sleeves have lace insets with lace falling off each sleeve. Skirt with pie-shaped lace insets finished off with velvet bows at the top of each point.
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Lady Richmond
Call for PriceThis turn-of-the-century socialite spent much of her time and fortune entertaining. Bengaline dress features flattering bodice and peplum. Leg-o-mutton sleeves, velvet lapel and dickey trimmed with velvet ribbon, lace and a broach.
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My Fair Lady
Call for PriceProfessor Henry Higgins transformed this Cockney flower girl into his Fair Lady. Stand up lace and velvet collar, fitted bodice with satin buttons. Sleeves bell into velvet and lace while bengaline lace swag and bustle form narrow skirt.
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Lady Hamilton
Call for PriceThis Grand Dame of the opera was a great Patron of the Arts. Designed to flatter the woman with fuller figure, this elegant dress features a plunging lace neckline with a broach, capping lace and ruffled sleeves. Velvet waistline drops into a lace overskirt. Dickey included.