WELCOME  TO  MILLER'S MILLINERY  

 P.O. Box 8077
Lancaster, PA 17604-8077
Email:  bonnets@embarqmail.com 

Phone: (717) 285-3373
Fax: (717) 285-3629

 

 
Since 1990, MILLER’S MILLINERY has offered PORTFOLIO PATTERNS™ specializing in historically accurate 18th and 19th century head wear and clothing accessories. Original items have been carefully studied to draft each illustrated pattern. Construction techniques follow original methods. Patterns fit heads measuring 22” unless otherwise noted.

Along with items of MILLINERY we also carry appropriate CLOTHING ACCESSORIES individually stitched of silk, cotton, linen and fine wool. Trims are natural fibers when available. Construction techniques are those used on originals; most are entirely hand stitched.

Questions about colors? Fabrics? Trims? We will be pleased to assist in creating an accurate 18th or 19th century appearance. Can you find what you need? If not, please inquire.
 


Taking afternoon refreshment: Miller’s Millinery as an 18th century shop at Douglasville, PA in 2005. Seated right to left are Lynnette Miller and husband Ray, Andrea Miller Amey and husband Mark.


LYNNETTE MILLER

Lynnette Miller is an independent costume consultant and researcher who founded Miller’s Millinery in 1990. A member of the Costume Society of America, she promotes accuracy in historic interpretation, primarily in 18th and 19th century clothing. She has won national awards, including the 1979 Delaney Award, for her Civil War era clothing and served two terms as National Chairwoman of the North-South Skirmish Association Costume Committee (formerly Ladies of the N-SSA). A retired art teacher, she writes magazine articles, lectures and conducts workshops in addition to running her millinery business. Her merchandise has been purchased by historic sites throughout the USA and Europe, and will be seen on a 2006 PBS program about frontier life.

Lynnette is available for slide presentations, lectures or general interest programs. Please contact her for more information.



The 2006 Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860’s Conference.
Lynnette wears her dress made from the “conference fabric.” She is escorted by her husband Ray.

 

In 2005 Lynnette created the bonnet which accessories Martha McCain’s beautiful ruffled mid-nineteenth century dress.

The 2006 Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860’s Conference.
Andrea Amey and husband Mark, also attended the conference. Andrea is a goldsmith and creates beautiful 18th and 19th century period jewelry.

You Can Visit Miller's Millinery Sutlery At These Upcoming Events in 2007:
(Other events will be announced as they are scheduled.)
 

March 2-4, 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen of the 1860’s Conference – Raddison Hotel, Camp Hill, PA.  www.genteelarts.com 
April 28-29, 2007 Annual Civil War encampment – Neshaminy State Park, Ben Salem PA
May 19-20, 2007 143rd Battle of New Market, New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, VA.
www.vmi.edu/newmarket
June 16-17, 2007 Down the Valley Campaign – Cedar Creedk Battlefield, Middletown, VA
September 7-9, 2007 September Storm – 145th South Mountain and Antietam, Boonsboro, MD
October 13-14, 2007 Harvest Days at Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster, PA
October 20-21, 2007 Rev. War encampment – Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster, PA. www.rockfordplantation.com

Merchandise

Fashionable Bonnets Supplies Hoods & Headdresses
Hats Caps Children's
Gentlemen's Measurement Chart Accessories
Practical Bonnets and Hoods


 

New Pricing Policy:
Because there are endless decorative possibilities for fashionable bonnets, hats and caps, trim selection will be discussed when placing your order. Final cost will be based on the item’s finished appearance. Items to which this policy applies are marked with ”from” beside the price.

  

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