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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2015-10-18

Pili
FL, United States
2015-10-18
Customer service was excellent- they went out of their way to assist mt
Roy R
MI, United States
2015-10-18
Used website to ask about size of holster and belt to determine if it would hold my .357. Got prompt feedback on how to measure my pistol and waist to ensure proper fit.
Carol O
NJ, United States
2015-10-17
The vests are beautiful and people are in awe how smart they look. I feel great wearing them. I bought four at one time, so just how great will I be feeling?
terry m
Vic, Australia
2015-10-17
Do not change a thing !
Wrandom
OH, United States
2015-10-17
Gentleman's emporium is no joke. The products are built to last and meant to be worn again and again. All aspects of my interaction, from shopping to shipping was a great experience.
Eric
IN, United States
2015-10-16
The person I spoke with on the phone was extremely helpful in helping me select an ensemble that would work for my needs. I'll definitely shop with your company again!!!
graham
surrey, United Kingdom
2015-10-16
Excellent service and first class quality clothing i would recommend gentlemansemporium thankyou for making my dream come true kind regards .
JerryO
MA, United States
2015-10-16
Great Products, Great Prices and Excellent Service Will definately buy again and recommend to everyone
Texian
TX, United States
2015-10-16
Found what I needed.
Big M
FL, United States
2015-10-15
I was amazed at the quick delivery. Everything just fine.
Tina B
NY, United States
2015-10-15
Shipment showed up a day before I expected it with expedited shipping! Products are top quality, very pleased with that, cost is okay -- if a little less expensive would order more for my costuming!
Timothy
DE, United States
2015-10-15
To be frank, I usually call my order in just to have the human interface with these great folks.
Donald B
LA, United States
2015-10-15
I am satisfied with my experience with Gentleman's Emporium I did use customer service as I had realized I ordered the wrong color suspenders they switched it for me.
Captain
TX, United States
2015-10-15
Awesome thanks
mike l
2015-10-15
all good
Howard
NY, United States
2015-10-15
I love the products and the styles (of course). I've made several purchases and the quality has always been high. Questions are answered in less than 24 hours. I'm already back online scouting for my next acquisition.
Danny o
MD, United States
2015-10-15
All the products showed up on time and in good condition.i am very happy with everything I ordered.
Bernard Soncini
AZ, United States
2015-10-15
I wish when I called and asked about the specs that someone could have told me straight out, that my prescription lenses would not be able to be installed. I asked that question, the person was nice and told me if they couldn't put my lenses in, I could return then. One problem the postage is close to what I paid. I do wish to purchase more items from you in the near future.
Movin T
TX, United States
2015-10-15
I really like the "Duke vest". I will wear to the next Cowboy Action Shoot.
Andrea
CA, United States
2015-10-15
Read some of the reviews for the coat & contacted customer service to talk with a live person on sizing. We decided that one of the larger sizes would be best for me, since the coat ran small & I'm large busted. LOL. Coat arrived with no problems and I received many complements. They only thing I did later was to change out the buttons. They were not to my taste for the style of the coat. All in all I love the coat & will most likely order from GE again. I also like the fact that I was able to talk with someone before ordering. :)
December
AZ, United States
2015-10-15
I am a repeat customer. Each and every time as described, on time and great quality. A great selection as well would like to see a bit more ladies Titanic early Downtown Abby apparel offered
Anonymous Customer
CA, United States
2015-10-15
My only comment is that your sizing is on the small side. Fortunately I ordered a size larger than I normally wear and everything fits OK.
Pace
2015-10-15
I'm playing Judge Turpin in a production of Sweeney Todd and needed to add some victorian opulence to my ensemble on short notice. GE came through!
RTOP T
WA, United States
2015-10-15
We have not really used them yet. Our dress rehearsals start next week. However what we can tell they are just right for our use.
Jim L
TX, United States
2015-10-15
I look forward to my next purchase. It was a great experience working with these people they are without question very reputable firm
Max
MO, United States
2015-10-15
Belt and holster are well crafted and is worth every cent. I ordered the belt too big, customer service sent me another one and it came very quick!!
Delme L
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
2015-10-15
Overall My experience with Gentlemans Emporium was absolutley excellent, products arrived before the stated arrival date which in my book is always a good thing, they arrived well packaged and I have no hesitation in ordering from them again. If I do have one quibblie it is this.......why no UK outlet? Seriously guys you are the best :)
Dee
NSW, Australia
2015-10-15
The dress I bought is beautiful ,it is amazing quality and it fits thank you : )
Caleko
TX, United States
2015-10-15
I stumbled across this website in a mad search for a certain vest. I found exactly what I was looking for, and was very impressed with what I ended up with. Ordering and shipping was easy and fast. I will definitely be coming back for other needs.
Nadine
TX, United States
2015-10-15
Excellent quality for hard to find items. shirt fit exactly as I expected it to and was just what I was looking for. Have already recommended it to other friends as well. Liked the fast and reliable delivery of the order.
jch4661
ON, Canada
2015-10-15
I am very impressed with the quality, workmanship, and the detailing of the outfits we have received. I could literally walk onto a movie set with this ensemble. You could not find an outfit of this quality at a neighborhood Halloween store. I must say, that the shipping was expedient. We received our order at least one week earlier than expected. The Late victorian dress is truly authentic for the time period. I have been suggesting this site to everyone. Thank you for your excellent work.
A . "Hawk"
MD, United States
2015-10-14
I Purchaced a product that I had ordered a size too large. I called service , helped me with the exchange. Plus told me how to do it on line. My productcame to me with in a week and I Live in maryland. = Very satisfied !
Brad
ID, United States
2015-10-14
Prompt service with an excellent selection
Ann
MI, United States
2015-10-14
I will diffently buy from you's again! Everything is outstanding! Great quality and great people to deal with!!!
Mason B
NJ, United States
2015-10-14
Exactly what I needed in the exact time I needed it!
Deb C
CA, United States
2015-10-13
The customer service courteous and timely. They helped me determine the correct size for the garment I was buying. I will definitely come back again.
Lavinia
Auckland, New Zealand
2015-10-12
Very prompt service and goods were excellent quality! :)
Linda S
SD, United States
2015-10-12
your customer service is excellent: friendly, helpful, and informative.
Customer Reviews by Shopper Approved

Product Reviews, Week Ending 2015-10-18

Ana Maria
NJ
Oct 17, 2015
Just perfect!
What a beautiful shirt! And the quality is awesome! The size chart is great and very accurate. I'm very happy with the product and with the service of Historical Emporium:)
Davina Coppler
Kodak, TN
Oct 16, 2015
Perfect
Good quality perfect for what I needed. By adding a few embellishments, it will be exactly what the role calls for. Amazing. Although it isn't actually satin but more like a brushed cotton satin fabric its still beautiful. If at all possible in the future, we would love to see more first class (upper crust of society) type party dresses. Thank you!
Mitch
Santa Rosa, Ca
Oct 16, 2015
Excellent products
These are the second pair of trousers that I have purchased from Historical Emporium. I do not use them for period reenactments, but rather, for everyday wear. These are comfortable, breathable, and hard wearing. I am a shop teacher, and wear them at work. They hide oil and grease stains, and have yet to show any wear or damage. I shall most certainly be purchasing more in the future, as these are soooo much better suited to my build, and to the job that I am doing. You WILL need suspenders. These do NOT fit the same as modern pants. They are MUCH more comfortable around my waist, and in the crotch than the modern pants that I am wearing today. And the 4 pocket vest... extra pockets, and cover the suspenders well!
Satisfied
NJ
Oct 16, 2015
Awesome jacket
We had 60 people to our home when my husband wore this gift. He got sooo many compliments! Great quality jacket.
Linda
Roanoke, Vi
Oct 16, 2015
Loved the blouse
I love the blouse. It worked perfectly and everyone complimented me on it at my "reenactment" of a founding member of the DAR at my chapter's meeting. I received the blouse sooner than was estimated, and it fit, except the cuffs were a little too big but I think I can move the buttons over. I'm always hesitant to try a new website but the service was excellent.
Paralegal
Gerner, No
Oct 16, 2015
Quality & Style
After seeing the typically mundane vests offered at department stores, finding this line of vests was a real treat. I have a red one, a green one, and will next purchase a gold one that add stylish exclamation points to my business attire.
S Pullen
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO
Oct 16, 2015
Great Hat
I purchased this hat for my husbands garb for our Living History Company events and he just loves it and it looks fantastic on him. Thank you
Brad
Fairhaven, MA
Oct 15, 2015
Great Hat for a Great Gift
I purchased this tall Derby as a Christmas gift for a friend of mine with a vintage fashion sense. When it arrived, it was in immaculate condition. I was truly surprised at the quality on the interior of the hat. It certainly looks comfortable if not possibly a bit warm for the summer seasons, but nonetheless, it was a beautiful hat. It even came with a little feather tucked in (that I'm sure my friend will promptly remove upon receiving this gift) that only adds to the quality of the product and service. Whether you are purchasing as a gift, or for personal use, I can highly recommend this.

Hot springs , Ar
Oct 15, 2015
Vest
Fits perfect. I'm 5'10 and weigh 170 pounds With a muscular build. The medium is just right. Not to loose at all. The buttons and finish to the vest look very sharp.
Timothy
Rehoboth Beach , DE
Oct 15, 2015
Simply awesome
This boater is magnificent The perfect accessory for the 1900's bathing suit
Timothy
Rehoboth Beach , DE
Oct 15, 2015
I'm ready for Halloween
Great item Great price Cute cute cute Goes perfectly with my handlebar mustache The straw boater I bought to wear as well exceeds expectations My friends and I have a Halloween fan base and after all these years we continue to deliver this year thanks entirely to you. Thank you
David
Dorrington, Ca
Oct 15, 2015
Newsboy Cap
I love it. I wear it everyday while working. I will bring it with me to Spain where I will be from December through April. It is also very similar to the Spanish style caps of the 1930s.

Oct 15, 2015
Dave
Beggsy
Geelong , AU
Oct 15, 2015
Cross draw holster
Perfect partner for my Rig love it
Andrea Denson
Largo, Pi
Oct 15, 2015
my bf loves them
They were everything I expected n more. I got them for my bf bday they fit right durable. N he looks good in them I orderect them on Saturday n got them on his bday just in time. No complaints on my end. Happy customer
Howard
New York, NY
Oct 15, 2015
Bradshaw Embossed Vest
Well-made, quality product - better than in the photos. It's hard to find such things in natural fabrics, so definitely worth it on all counts.
mike loop
birmingham, al
Oct 15, 2015
RH cross-draw holster
perfect
Robocop
Griffin, Ga
Oct 15, 2015
Gets much play
I loved the hat the first time I seen it on EBay and now that I have it and wear it daily it has gotten much play. My baby brother said I looked like the kid in pet seminary but while at a grocery store he had to eat his words when not one but two checkout woman reved about how much they loved the hat. And it hasn't stopped since I've been wearing it thanks!!!
Randy
Cottontown , Tn
Oct 15, 2015
Excellent
Very pleased, the Victorian style hat was to tall for my taste, this one is perfect
Randy
Cottontown, Tn
Oct 15, 2015
Coat
Like the coat, but wished the sizing was more accurate
S D Massey
Paducah, Ky
Oct 15, 2015
Highly recommend
I'm 59 years old and still working. Have to dress business professional and this vest with my bow tie has really grabbed positive attention. The full dress suit got to hot this summer so I down sized to a vest so to speak. The middlethorp is great.
Dr Derwood Ginton
Anderson, IN
Oct 15, 2015
Excellent
The derby was exactly what I was looking for.
Culper Jr.
Oyster Bay, NY
Oct 15, 2015
Well made, generous fit
Ordered in an XL Tall size, this was actually a little too big. Washed in hot water, it shrank some and fits reasonably well. The craftsmanship is impeccable. Watch out for the care label, which is paper, inside the garment. I washed it before finding it. The shirt is authentic enough to wear in a museum setting, which is where it will be used.
December
Tucson, az
Oct 15, 2015
better than the pictures
I got this tie to go along with a Titanic era ladies suit (the boarding suit). Very nice. I had expected a more or less nice tie but the fabric was heavier and richer then expected. A unexpected surprise to me was a loop to keep the tie in place. The tie exudes FIRST CLASS!
Nancy
Brisbane, Ql, AU
Oct 15, 2015
Navy calico
I am very please with the outfit It will be very good for the colonial day that what I brought it for my grand daughters love it
Caleko
Houston, TX
Oct 15, 2015
just what I needed
I had been searching the internet for the a particular vest for a cosplay, and this one delivered. It's quality is incredible, as this could be worn even for real-life formal events and such. Very impressive and overall incredible shopping experience. 10/10 would shop here again
Doug Vermette
Dover, Nh
Oct 15, 2015
Fast delivery, great fit
Coat came quickly! The size descriptions were spot on so it fits like a glove. Very durable, high quality item. Just the thing for my friends upcoming steam punk wedding!
Nadine
Dripping Springs, TX
Oct 15, 2015
Historical Blouse
The blouse was exactly what I was looking for. Wanted it for a centennial celebration and it is perfect. The fit of the shirt was exactly what I needed and matched the sites information on sizing. Delivery was fast and reliable.

Miami, Fl, AE
Oct 15, 2015
Walking Stick
Well made and sturdy. Look forward to having it for many years.
Ian
CH
Oct 14, 2015
Summer linen suit
Next year, all being well, a very good friend is 'tying the knot' for the second time. It will happen in the summer, out in the country, in Sweden. The days are very long and bright and hot about then - to make up for the long freezing blackness of the Swedish winter. A light summer suit is exactly what is required, with a crisp Edwardian shirt and a silk cravat - with a Panama hat, of course.
Rich
Elk Grove Village, Il
Oct 14, 2015
Love it
I wore this to a wedding and got many compliments and "where did you get that" questions. It is very warm so best in cool weather. I wore with just a nice businesses shirt and a high quality, colorful tie. I tried the suggested vest but liked it better with just the shirt and tie. It fit perfectly for me 44" chest 34" sleeves is my suit size and XL size was perfect.
Ann
Saginaw, Mi
Oct 14, 2015
Lucille Walking Suit, Brown
Very good quality but I ordered a bit too big! But it will work! Love it! It's beautiful!
bruce
Oct 14, 2015
wool vest
little too small, so returned and received credit, waiting on other wool vests in size 4x
bruce
cleveland, OH
Oct 14, 2015
overcoat
Very happy with my coat
Troy
Tampa, FL
Oct 14, 2015
Classic gunfighter look
I bought this for a Civil War event, playing a gambler/Pinkerton agent for a train museum show. It was warm weather and it rained and this duster was light enough to breathe and did a fair enough job keeping me warm from the rain. It is not water-repellant but because it is canvas it did a fair job deflecting the drops. The back vent unbuttons so that when I walk, the tails flow behind me in a gunfighter sort of way. It makes good drama when I fling the edge of the coat back to reveal the Remington hogleg strapped to my hip, too. I can almost hear the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" whistle when I do that. The canvas is durable and should hold up for a good long while. I had to have the sleeves shortened on mine, but I do that with most of my coats anyway. I'm looking forward to getting a lot of service out of this coat!

Oct 14, 2015
Classic Canvas Duster
Is Everything I wanted in a Duster... very happy with my purchase
Lavinia
auckland, NZ
Oct 12, 2015
Great quality
Strongly made with beautiful soft leather, very useful and looks great! :)
Lavinia
auckland, NZ
Oct 12, 2015
Stunning but rather small
This is a stunningly beautiful garment but I found it a little small for me. I gave it to a friend as a gift, she was delighted :)
KJ Proctor
Williamsburg, VA
Oct 12, 2015
Historic Portrayal
I used this blouse in a portrayal of Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, wife of the 23rd President of the US, at historic Berkeley Plantation on the James River in Virginia, the Harrison's ancestal home. Although this blouse was in the "western" collection, it worked well as a "day dress" ensemble worn when at home. Paired with a patterned black velvet skirt, cameo and shawl, it was the hit of the day!

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