References

Websites

The following websites have useful information and resourses. Most of them are based in the USA so prices will be in dollars.

Phil and Jayne Olden - West point Sutlers Provide ladies clothing and patterns, amongst other things.

The ladies Parlour Information for Civil War Re-enactresses. Based in N.E. Missouri, USA.

James Country Mercantile Period weapons, clothing (and patterns), accessories, accoutrements, books, and much more.

Mercury Supply Company Sutler High quality military and civilian goods and clothing for reenactors and enthusiasts. Including the Civil War, Indian Wars, Victorian era, and other periods in the 19th century.

Victoriana 19th Century Business & link directory.

Godey's Lady's Book This was an essential reference at the time. Not only did it contain fashion plates of the latest styles in vogue, but it also had handy domestic tips on medicine, sheet music for piano, short stories, and instructions for making clothes. This online resource contains selections from the Book during the years 1855-1858.

Useful Books

The following books have useful information and resourses. Some of them are only available from the USA so prices will be in dollars. Click on the links to visit Amazon (either UK or USA) where you can order them.

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