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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2015-09-20

Gilbert
MI, United States
2015-09-18
I love this place.i will be back for more things latter for sure.
Agricola1066
CA, United States
2015-09-18
Purchased trousers, suspenders, and vest. All arrived exactly as ordered, though in two different shipments. First box arrived well before expected, so when the other box arrived just a little bit earlier than expected, it felt late.... which was ridiculous, since it all came well before the promised delivery date. So, most excellent speed and most excellent quality!
A.W. T
KY, United States
2015-09-18
I find my self ordering often and what I order: ties, vests and coats, I work with the public and wear daily. I never had a problem with fit, length or order plus the clothes give me a unique look that people remember and surprisingly compliment they really like - especially the ties. Recently I put together an outfit, with handlebar mustache for a Halloween party that I am sure is going to go over great. Thank you so much , I highly recommend.
Rob
FL, United States
2015-09-18
Great service and amazing quality product.
Ford8N
VA, United States
2015-09-18
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the clothing. I had expected a theatrical representation but I received a much better product. The full outfit is actually more well tailored than I expected. Made in America for many of the items was a bonus. The outfit is historically accurate down to small details. We contacted Historical Emporium several times regarding sizes and other questions and always received accurate and courteous answers. I am very pleased.
Anonymous Customer
2015-09-17
The vest was very nice although I thought the fabric was a little thin. Overall satisfied
Don F
NT, Canada
2015-09-17
This is my third order and I will be ordering again. Order was filled quickly and delivered quickly. Love the mail tracking feature. I has three hats in the order and they all arrived safely due to the ample packaging.
Best outfits e
TN, United States
2015-09-17
Love the site!
Kai H
2015-09-17
Dear all, I found gentlemansemporium.com through google search as I was looking for an outfit to wear at my wedding, and found just what I was looking for. My order arrived at my door in Australia in less than a week! How good is that! I did get the sizes wrong on a couple of garments -my fault entirely- and as my time was running out I reordered them prior to returning the wrong sized ones. Again the new items arrived in no time, and perfect this time. A few days later I received a full refund for the retuned items. During this operation the staff of Historic Emporium were very helpful and always replied to my email enquiries promptly and in a friendly manner. I've enjoyed shopping with gentlemansemporium.com and recommend them to anyone looking for high quality period clothing. Kai Hagberg Atherton Qld, Australia
pat g
2015-09-17
i think you guys are great. the holster i bought is outstanding. i read 1 review that a person could not get the hammer tie down to fit, it really is easy to fix, just pull up on the loop hard and it will pull through. there is a lot of excess there.. again love the product and the people i spoke with........pat g
Anonymous Customer
2015-09-17
Purchased as part of the 'uniform' worn when we drive our Model A vehicles. Great product, great quality!
Andy
ON, Canada
2015-09-17
This question should be eliminated from your survey "Did you contact gentlemansemporium.com for any customer service issues?" There is no reason to contact you folks as everything is awesome and your products are flawless. Every order has been bang on and in the size I asked for, so thanks for all your hard work. I have used your clothing for a number of functions, and last wore your Olsen Riding pants on a 5000 km ride on my motorcycle. Best riding pants I have ever had.
Lorne
ON, Canada
2015-09-17
I can not say enough good about this company. I emailed a question about sizing and had a response the next day. The products were exactly as presented and they far exceeded my expectations on delivery.
Vic
MI, United States
2015-09-17
The fit of all items was accurate and everything was delivered in a timely fashion.
Cheii
NM, United States
2015-09-17
I wish that more of your display photos of clothing on models, mentioned which other items were being worn. I notice this happens on some things, but not others. It would be nice to see it on all items that are displayed on a live model. e.g. which vest was the model wearing when he was displaying the tan knickerbockers that I purchased?
Hunter
AB, Canada
2015-09-17
The only issue I had was the cost of shipping for my product. It was much greater than expected and would definitely be a deterrent from ordering in the future. But the product is amazing and the fit perfect.
Jeff
MI, United States
2015-09-17
My order was shipped quickly and communication from gentlemansemporium was immediate and thorough.
Keith G
2015-09-17
I portray Black Bart and needed a vest which came close to matching old photo's of Bart. I'm extremely satisfied with the vest I ordered. Originally, the size was a little on the small side for me, but it was graciously replaced with the next larger size and it now fits perfectly and looks great. Thank you for supplying great old time products. Keith Gibbs
RICK D
2015-09-17
I am extremely satisfied with your service and company. I was not satisfied with the Laredo cowboy hat. Very flimsy and more similar to a floppy hat. I ordered two hats and gave them both away. I would not wear or order this type of hat again. I would still order from your company.
Alan H
Qld, Australia
2015-09-17
I can't fault the service from gentlemansemporium. The displays on the web page and supply times were excellent. When ordering from Australia, delivery was expected within two weeks and everything arrived within five days!! The quality of product was also very good. All in all a great experience and will definitely be using them again.
Jim Taylor
AB, Canada
2015-09-17
Size was a little out. I'm having it tailered here rather than returning.
Jack T
CA, United States
2015-09-17
Simple the best and your staff really cares, thanks for doing what you do and preserving historic heritage through linens. My very best indeed, Jack Trout Historian of California
Mike B
TN, United States
2015-09-17
The product selection was enormous. Thanks The delivery was very fast.
Anonymous Customer
NC, United States
2015-09-17
Excellent items that were delivered on time. However, there was a sale item that turned out to he out of stock. Customer Service contacted me and offered a similar item but it was not on sale. There was a closer item on sale that was not offered to me. I had to look it up and suggest it as an alternative.
Vicky A
IA, United States
2015-09-17
First time wearing the outfit, had numerous compliments . One little girl asked her Mom who the Lovely Lady was walking down the street, and could she stop me and talk to me. Which I was more then happy to do.
J Bailey
LA, United States
2015-09-17
Products are very distinctive in quality and craftsmanship. Highly pleased with my purchase.
Alburt
2015-09-16
I can't wait to make my next purchase!
Scalper Sinclair (SASS A
2015-09-16
I ordered a holster rig and couldn't be happier! My SASS group will be impressed and I plan on recommending the western Emporium as a place with quality products and great customer service.
Simpatico
CA, United States
2015-09-16
Excellent salesperson response and quick delivery. There was a minor mixup in terms of the location of delivery. I don't know if was the delivery service (USPS) or your billing department mistake. It was sent to 20949 Gretchen Street instead of 20829 Gretchen Street. I contacted my local USPS and they provided me the address above that the package was delivered to. It turns out that it was delivered 3 houses from my house at the end of the culd-e-sac.
Anonymous Customer
MI, United States
2015-09-16
Order processed in timely fashion and when received, product was found to be as described on the website. I would not hesitate to do business with them again.
Tina L H
AK, United States
2015-09-16
All of the items I purchased from Gentlemans Emporuim were for our wedding. Everything shipped super fast and when we had a color matching hiccup with the guys ties and vests they helped us with a new tie for my groom and it was perfect! I'll share a picture when I get them back. Thank you for all your help. All great quality and we will buy again!
Pete K
NY, United States
2015-09-14
I am way beyond pleased with the service at Gentleman's Emporium. I have had nothing but stellar service and all the products I have purchased are first rate. Specifically I would like to thank them for going the extra mile and far exceeding my expectations as a customer. About a year and a half ago I purchased a waistcoat from them and have worn it extensively, it's spectacular. However recently I lost a button and was unable to find a replacement. I sent customer service an e-mail and within an hour I got a response that she would check with the manufacturer. Long story short, within 2 hours I got a message from them stating the manufacturer was sending them replacement buttons, and she would let me know as soon as they arrived. The garment is made in the USA, however the buttons come from Singapore.... So the buttons arrived from overseas in a few days and they immediately let me know and sent me a couple so I would still have a spare! Thank you so much for the unparalleled service and support, plus first rate products. I strongly recommend you to everyone I know. Keep up the great work, I am a loyal customer now.
Customer Reviews by Shopper Approved

Product Reviews, Week Ending 2015-09-20

Vic
Tucson, AZ
Sep 19, 2015
black gloves
Just as described. I was wary about no size but they fit me great and look like perfect replicas of the glove that would be used A long time ago.
SSG Bill
Ocala, Fl
Sep 18, 2015
high rise western belt
A super/quality product!
Dee
Robertsville, Mi
Sep 18, 2015
tuxedo shirt
Nice quality, fit well. Liked having the option of a synthetic/cotton blend shirt.
Rob
Largo, FL
Sep 18, 2015
Nice Gloves
Not as thick as I was expecting, but that means they can breathe and my hands won't sweat.
Rob
Largo, FL
Sep 18, 2015
Not Plastic = Great Quality
Real glass lense, metal frame and leather strap. I love it.
Rob
Largo, FL
Sep 18, 2015
Best Quality Spats
These are perfect. All OTHER spats I've looked at were cheap in appearance and cost as much if not more.
Rob
Largo, FL
Sep 18, 2015
Look and Feel Great
High quality coat for a great price. I will be referring this address to friends.
Rob
Largo, FL
Sep 18, 2015
Look and Feel Great
These were exactly what I was looking for and they are comfortable. Just needed a hem to shorten the legs.
chris
laurel, Ma
Sep 18, 2015
River blue vest
I am very pleased with this vest! It's a great additional to anyone's wardrobe! Everyone is right to say the pics does not do this vest justice! It has a nice rich blue undertone that does not make this vest to flamboyant. My only complaint is that you the pockets are sewn shut, but that's most of their vests and all you need is the right tool or visit your local tailor to rectify! Overall, another awesome purchase from historical emporium!
Bert
Indy
Sep 18, 2015
Great Holster!!
I do a lot of research when I go to spend more than $100, and I looked online for about 2 months before I chose to go with this holster. I always kept coming back to this one. I had just recently bought a Ruger Ner Vaquero .357 magnum which fit the holder well! It was delivered quickly and was just as advertised. There are "better" holsters out there, but this is the best for the money that I found. I'm not a cowboy and this is not an everyday wear for me, but I will enjoy it when I do. I'm completely happy with it and would definitely a purchase it again.
Don
Hay River, NW, CA
Sep 17, 2015
The Real Deal
Nice hat! Plan to wear with my frock coat suit in NOLA at the Jazz fest. Third order from these folks and not a bad product yet. I paid 27% exchange coming to Canada... but I still think it's a great hat at a reasonable price.
Don
Hay River, NW, CA
Sep 17, 2015
Snazzy Pants
I love em. They are bold no doubt. Fit well and ample length to tailor. I have plans for one outfit to wear these formal and one to wear casual.

Sep 17, 2015
Beautiful!
Caitie
CA
Sep 17, 2015
Beautiful
I love it! It's beautiful and sexy. Just to warn you though, I was skeptical about the color prior to ordering because it looks kind of blue-ish in the photo to me. It's not though, definitely just grey. Also the sizes run a little big (compared to the size chart). I'm 5'9" with a 30-31 inch waist & 42 inch hips. I debated between large/extra large and decided on large. It fits well enough but the top of it is a little loose still.
joeboy
San Diego, Ca
Sep 17, 2015
sturdy trousers
These are well made heaven trousers. They feel like quality and not flimsy costume pants or cheap polyester crap. Well worth it and very versatile for cosplay, reenactment and Steampunkery. Now I need a pair in black.
Patrick Tinkham
Peoria, Il
Sep 17, 2015
Beautiful!
Exactly what I was looking for. Fits well. Looks FABULOUS.
Brooklynn
Gillette, Wy
Sep 17, 2015
Absolutely Beautiful
This piece is absolutely stunning
Rich
Quincy, IL
Sep 17, 2015
Great Vest
Very well made. Looks great with my law enforcement memorial tartan kilt. Very fast shipment.
John
Charleston, WV
Sep 17, 2015
Black tooled RH Holster
Waited a few months for this to get back in stock, but it was worth the wait. Perfect. Thanks for letting me know as soon as it became available. Great customer service.
Andy
ON, CA
Sep 17, 2015
Always the Best
Once more Historical Emporium has hit a home run. I bought the trousers and vest, went to a wedding and it was really nice and I fit right in and no one noticed it was not a "new "suit, the tailor who alters all my purchase is always amazed at the quality of the products and when I tell her the cost she is even more impressed. She loves to work on all the stuff I bought because it is so good to work on.Thanks for everything.
Andy
ON, CA
Sep 17, 2015
Spot On
This clothing item along with the trousers is just that perfect touch of class to make you the sharp dresser in the group. Sizing chart was right on and the fit is awesome.
Jeff
Lansing, MI
Sep 17, 2015
Good Value and Style
This is a high quality pair of gloves at a reasonable price. This specific style is also not available from many sellers, so I was happy to find it here. My only suggestion is to offer more sizes. I have small hands and am most comfortable in a men's size small. The smallest size available was medium at the time of my order. However, the gloves are constructed well, so they're not too bulky. The prix seams are a plus, resulting in a sleek finger shape rather than an unflattering gorilla hand.
Hunter
Edmonton, Al, CA
Sep 17, 2015
Frock Red Coat
This is exactly how it is pictured. The fit is perfect and indeed when they say be honest with the sizing, do that as you will not be disappointed in the resulting product
Sandra
Calgary, AB, CA
Sep 17, 2015
Cotton nightshirt
This nightshirt was very hard to find and Historical Emporium delivered! It's an accurate design. The material is quite rough though. But, I can't really complain since this is a rare item. Overall I'm very happy with it and the fast shipping! Thanks!
Sue
Mafison, NC
Sep 17, 2015
A fashion statement !
This is such a beautiful blouse. Went great with my skirt. I put a very old horses head pin on the collar and it looked super!! Very authentic to the time period!
Sue
Madison, NC
Sep 17, 2015
A hit!
I loved this riding skirt! I felt authentic to the period and looked great!!! Would love to send a photo!
Steven
Pasadena, CA
Sep 17, 2015
Good Value
Very nice. Good value, Wish it came in sizes. It has a tendency to slide up my head, I have a large one. I think I have it resolved. And as always, bravo for natural fabrics.
CC Rider
Hackettstown, NJ
Sep 17, 2015
Victorian Hat Black
I love my black Victorian hat. I wore it for Victorian Days in Belvidere, NJ. It was a big hit. My dress was red trimmed in black and it was an awesome combination!

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Alburt
West Dundee, IL
Sep 16, 2015
H.H Holmes.
I've been on an H.H. Homes phase these past few weeks after reading Devil in the White City and I've always wanted a Derby. The hat willalso go well with my Pinkerton Detective costume this Halloween. The hat is well constructed and looks wonderful. A great value!
Alburt
West Dundee, IL
Sep 16, 2015
What a great piece.
It's a solid piece of metal. It feels and looks authentic. I just love it. Pinkerton himself lived in a home for a short time a few blocks down from mine, here in West Dundee, IL. It will be great for Halloween.
Sue
Sun City, Ar
Sep 16, 2015
Jacket
I really liked the jacket.
mitch
CA
Sep 16, 2015
go 2-3 sizes up
I have bought these pants before, and followed others' advice to go two sizes up than I would normally wear in the waist. I did, but could have gone one size up further. Considering I was wearing a heavy cotton, pioneer shirt, there was no room to tuck it in. These pants fit in a dressy way. They do not leave room for clumpy shirts like overalls do - even if you go up two sizes. The fit of these pants would accommodate tucking in a light cotton shirt..but forget heavy pioneer garb - unless you intend to wear the shirt outside of the pants (which would then hide the suspenders).
mitch
CA
Sep 16, 2015
plastic face cover?!
Beautiful engraving, nice weight in the hand, generous length chain....but why is the gorgeous smokey cover over the numbers made of cheapo, modern, plastic? Yuck! This is the only thing that really spoils the authentic look of this pocketwatch.
mamatang
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 16, 2015
5 star hat.
I was looking for a black hat that was not too big. This one is just the right size. It is very pretty and very well made. I love the veil that hangs in the back looks beautiful. Another winner from Historical Emporium.
Scalper Sinclair
Lancaster, CA
Sep 16, 2015
Great quality!
This gun rig has great quality and a good fit. I'd definitely recommend it for those who are into Cowboy Shooting.
Mike
Baratillo , Co, MX
Sep 16, 2015
Great
These pants are great. If you measure as instructed they will fit nicely. I will buy more.
Andy U
Cecilton, MD
Sep 16, 2015
Great coat
This is a Very nice coat. It is well made and has some weight to it, so it should be great for every day use. I cant wait for a nice cool breezy night!
Adventure Anna
San Jose, CA
Sep 16, 2015
So Good, It'll Grow Hair on Your Chest
Not all Poofy Shirts are made equal. Bought this Pirate Shirt in a 2X for my boyfriend. He's 6'5" and, well, just bigger, and this shirt fit him like a yoho-ing piratey dream. The cotton fabric is a very nice quality, heavy with a little bit of knit feel to it, and the lace up closure at the chest, is just perfect to show off manly manly chest hair. If you're looking for the PERFECT PIRATE SHIRT, the Bartholomew is it!
popculturetart
Houston, Te
Sep 16, 2015
Dr. Horrible Cosplay
I purchased this for myself for a Dr. Horrible cosplay. It fit a bit bigger than expected, but I am a female instead of male. Nothing a little sewing can't fix. I wore this at Alamo City Comic Con with a tank top and shorts underneath, since it was long enough you didn't need to see the pants and was quite comfortable.
Peter
Amsterdam, Ne
Sep 14, 2015
Perfect!
These suspenders are fantastic! They fit my 5 foot 9 inch frame perfectly and the elastic has just enough give to be very comfortable for all day wear while still keeping my trousers securely in place. The satin material is shiny and smooth, giving a sleek, upper-class look that is a finishing touch on a Black Tie affair or just a casual Victorian Stroll in Saratoga Springs. I love these braces.

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