The Lady wears a sack-back gown that hangs in double box pleats from a high yoke. She must have enjoyed letting out her stays beneath as no-one could tell. Her skirts are supported by a dome shaped hooped petticoat. £55
The Gentleman's suit is slightly less stiff and formal than before, but very elegant and his wig has now been powdered. £70
This Lady is one of a series I used to make for the shop at the Museum of Costume in Bath and is based on a gorgeous sack backed gown in their collection.
I shall make only a few more until the fabric is used up.
£70
They are priced at £120 for the pair. Perfect for a silver celebration present.
The Lady's hoops have flattened at front and back, but extended enormously at the sides. Her skirts are open at front to show a petticoat that matches, the edges lavishly decorated with 'robings'. Her hair is piled high and powdered. £70
The Gentleman's coat is now narrower and his waistcoat shorter, but both still skillfully embroidered. His hair is dressed in a 'bag wig' with black bow. £70
The Lady wears a 'Polonaise' dress, with the back skirts caught up like an Austrian blind. The hoops have gone though and are replaced by a 'bum roll'. Her hair is piled even higher than before so that her hat has to be tied on the front of it. £70
The Macaroni Gentleman has just returned from the Grand Tour of Europe and is identified as a member of the Macaroni Club by his brightly coloured suit which appears to be a size too small, his oversized shoe buckles and his towering wig topped by a silly little tricorne hat. Isn't he a scream? £70
The Lady in Walking Dress has lost most of her trimmings and her hair is dressed wide rather than high, topped by a big hat in the style of the 'Gainsborough Lady'. £55
The Gentleman has now given up his silks and satins for good, apart from the occasional fancy waistcoat. £55
The Girl wears the first ever costume devised specifically for children, who had previously been dressed as miniature adults, complete with corsets, hoops etc. £40
These three are also available in dolls house size - see Charlotte, Laura & Jeremy
The Lady in Day Dress has a skimpy little muslin dress and pretty decorated bonnet. She wears drawers underneath for the first time to compensate for the reduction in petticoats. £40
The Gentleman wears a cut-away tailcoat and short waistcoat so as to show off his new tight fitting trousers. His collars are so high that he can barely move his head. £70 (Also available in dolls house size - see Robert)
The Boy wears a 'skeleton suit' - the first proper outfit for small boys, which remained in use well into the Victorian period. £40 (Also available in dolls house size - see Christopher)