The Beehive or Elk Creek Preservation Society and Cecil County Farm Museum

	Colonial America 1600-1775 I am a seamstress, specializing in Reproductions for Re-enactors, Museums, and the Film Industry. 18th Century Costume, created for the annual Apple Butter Festival The Beehive or Elk Creek Preservation Society and Cecil County Farm Museum Please Scroll down page for costume details. ~ Thank you
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	A menu is served in one of the buidings featuring foods from that period of time. This is where you will see this costume being worn.
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	Above costume photos were taken on Signal Mountain, TN The fabrics shown on “Sample Dresses” may not be available at the time of your order. Each garment is custom made to your specifications, you tell me how you want your garment or costume made, pricing depends on trims, styles, and make.
	Contact me for pricing if interested in a simular costume. ~ Thank You Close-fitting, lined, boned vest with a tie front. A very loose-fitting, pullover top with a cotton draw-string at the neck-line, long sleeves and stitched hem. Floor length kirt is gathered into a waistband. Apron has ties and a 5 in. hem. Cap pulls tight with ribbon drawstring at the back of the neck.
	Vest is lined and boned.	Vest is finished with hand stitched binding.
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