Mrs. Murphy's Emporium

All garments from THE MANTUA MAKER have included as part of the basic construction when called for:skirt pocket, fine piping, lining of polished cotton or fine cotton broadcloth, overcast bodice seams, separate hook and eyes hand stitched to the bodice, hand pleated or gauged waist which are hand stitched;  brush hem or hem guard and hem facing. The extras that "make" a specifically designed garment are at an additional fee. These generally involve hand work and I will give you definite pricing regarding any extra trims before I begin working on your garment. Children's clothing will have grow hems and tucks when possible. All my clothing is made following the design of period garments.  I particularly enjoy designing and making a garment in reproduction of a certain original.  If you have a CDV of a specific garment you would like to have copied, just ask about replicating it.

The process when ordering a custome made garment is that you first send me measurements as accurately as possible.  I will give you instructions in doing this. I will make a muslin, and send it to you.Or the ideal situation is for you to come to me for that initial fitting. We will work with the muslin until it fits properly and you and I are both satisfied. I will then make a bodice of the garment fabric, and again send it to you for a fitting. If the muslin is fitted correctly, this step is just a "saftey net". I will then proceed to complete your personally fitted garment designed for you alone. All SHIPPING AND MAILING COSTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. These costs and those of additional fees for trimming, buttons, buttonholes, etc. will be added to your final cost.

Base cost, ladies dress, untrimmed                      $300 Base cost, ladies coats,jackets, paletot,      untrimmed                                                   $300 Child's dress size 1 - 5                                         $110 Child's dress size  6-12                                        $130 Children's coats and jackets                    call for quote All prices are for work only, all materials are additional.

SAMPLE...(dress has been sold) Light Green Silk with multi-color plaid in muted tones.  Self-Fabric hand made silk fringe trims the bell sleeve and at the bodice with a petite white gimp braid

SOLD (dress is a sample) Sheer cotton voile...lined half high bodice, sheer full sleeves fastened with orange pearl buttons & hand made button holes. Skirt is gauged onto a double piped waistband. Bodice hooks with handsewn hooks&eyes. Hemline is faced with 5" percale facing with a brush hem.

BONNETS & HOODS

Straw Bonnets fully trimmed..........................       start at $145 Straw Bonnet form only.............                                        $70 Silk Buckrum fully trimmed..........................         start at $160 Buckrum bonnet form only.........                                       $40 Silk Quilted Winter Hoods, totally hand stitched  ....           $225. Silk or Wool Hoods, machine made ......  $125 Slat bonnets, shirred or soft crown summer sun bonnets...... start at $40

STRAW BONNET FORM  $70 (this is a sample of several straw weaves available)

I have a wide variety of pretty woven straws available most of the time.  If I don't have one made up in the color you prefer, I'd be happy to make one in your specific color at no extra charge.

BUCKRUM FORM      $40

Green - Black Irredescent Silk, lined with ivory silk. Rust Gold & Black Checked  silk ties black antique lace & Peacocks eye Trim

Burgandy shirred silk, lined with ivory silk and cotton needle lace stitched tulle. Cream Peach brocade  ties,  bow loops with red glass berries and bloosoms.   $110.00 ,,,,,,,SOLD

A Sheer open weave straw, trimmed with vintage lace at the drape. The strings are layed on the crown fro trim and the brim is filled with pale yellow paper flowers, silk violets, grapes and peach cattails.              $95........SOLD

FOR SALE Black Silk Spoon, trimmed with antique black chantilly lace at the crown and on the drape, with double black silk bow at the base of the crown. The side brim is filled with fine millinery floral trim of red silk velvet roses and rose buds, white mock orange bllossoms, mauve berries and grapes. The strings are heave jacquard silk ribbon of burgandy and black woven pattern trimmed in black silk thread picot.                                                     $165.00

Sage green silk, layed on in pleats. Trimmed in a multi color of silk millinery flowers. Rust silk ribbon strings.

THE MANY  NEEDFUL ACCESSORIES

I'm always busy in my shop, stitching small items, necessary for every woman's wardrobe.  Such as Fine cotton undersleevees of batiste or organdy, Collars and Cuffs, trimmed in fine English cotton lace and hand stitched.  Reticules and bags--- from evening finery, embellished with beads,  to shopping bags--- ribbon trimmed nets, lace caps, breakfast caps and sleep caps, as well as evening head wear....., Belts and other waist embelllishments. Another specialty of  THE MANTUA MAKER  is the restoration of original period parasols. Unless otherwise requested, they are restored as close to their original coverings as possible.  I always have several of these beautiful little gems that are in line to be lovingly restored and find new owners.

PRICES Undersleeves,fine muslin, lace or eyelet trimmed       $40 Collar & Cuffs set,fine muslin,                                  $35                  Netting for the Hair, embellished with Ribbons........$30 Fine Cotton Breakfast Caps                                      $40 Evening headwear, of lace, ribbons, flowers              $40 Belts and other waist embellishments                        $35    Restored Original Silk Parasols.........Starting at $150    If you own an original that needs restoration,    I can also do that. The price depends on what    fabric you choose and if it is to be lined. Please email me for a quote    www.vgmurphy@q.com

Burgandy silk taffeta trimmed with self fabric scalloped shirred ruffles. An  original 1860's Ivory handled parasol  with brass stem fully restored.in excellant working order.             $165.00- SOLD

Two versions of ribbon trimmed netting for the hair. These are constructed on a soft wire frame covered with black velvet ribbon which helps keep it in place. These are very comfortable and very appropriate to wear for day wear in the home.  They are not meant for outdoor wear or as a replacement for a bonnet.    Fancy ones would be appropirate for parties for young ladies

UNDERPINNINGS By Special Order Only These garments are all made of 100% cotton percale or broadcloth.  The waistbands are all hand stitched with a period appropriate technique.  Porcelain, Pearl or Dorset buttons are used, with hand stitched buttonholes. If trimmings are desired, they are of fine 100% cotton lace, or antique trims depending on availability. CHEMISE, PLAIN.....................................................................................................$60.00 DRAWERS, TRIM AT BOTTOM OF LEGS................................................................$60.00 UNDERPETTICOAT, LACE TRIM ON HEMLINE......................................................$60.00 OVER PETTICOAT, PLAIN (guaged skirt add $40)....................................................$65.00 OVERPETTICOAT, FANCY (guaged skirt add $40).................................................... $95.00

It is important to remember that each item is pesonnally  hand stitched   The result is your having a truly original piece, guaranteed to be of high quality, and meeting  my self-imposed authenticity standards.  Items hand stitched of high quality and standards demand much time intensive work.  Contact me via email or phone for orders, special requests, and inquiries.  At the time you place your order,  I will give you an approximate completion time; and do my very best to meet it.. With best regards Vivian Murphy     The Mantua Maker     319-795-3205     vgmurphy@q.com