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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2016-12-18

Barry D
SC, United States
2016-12-18
I had great compliments on my vest and shirt. I am very pleased.
Dr. Dan B
AZ, United States
2016-12-17
Dear Historical Emporium Professionals... I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the team there for an exceptional shopping and buying experience. It is very refreshing to do business with a firm and staff who actually practices customer courtesy with enthusiasm and professionalism. I purchased the Coburn Great coat, but I ordered the wrong size. I called and spoke with Melissa, who was very helpful, polite, and professional and helped me in the return process. I sent the incorrect coat back...and was promptly sent the correct size, but not billed for the return shipping fees. I am very impressed with the Historical Emporium's way of doing business...and with the staff. I very highly recommend to anyone who has a need for period clothing and / or accessories, to purchase them from the Historical Emporium. Thank You Very Much...Continued Success, Dr. Dan Bartlett Dr. Dan & Company, LLC
Spence
TN, United States
2016-12-17
I purchased two vests and a bowler in two separate orders. Was surprised at the quick arrival of both. Pleased with the quality for the price. Will ordering again soon.
Kristi
WA, United States
2016-12-17
Great products, fast shipping, economical pricing.
Bruce
IL, United States
2016-12-17
Having called ahead to hear the CSR comment on the quality of the garment, I was still a bit apprehensive about what I would get. I certainly didn't want some "theatre constuming". Imagine my pleasant satisfaction when I found a durable heavy canvas vest that is well constructed and matches well to my trousers and suspenders. I will continue to add to my wardrobe as I work to make Frontier western dress my new "business casual" and the Emporium is my "go-to" source.
Storm
CA, United States
2016-12-16
Items were just what I wanted. Delivery time and packaging were great.
Carol
MD, United States
2016-12-16
I was very pleased with the selection, quality, and ease of ordering. Delivery was fast.
manny
MD, United States
2016-12-16
for the mostpart the items i purchased were great the leather hats could be about a half size larger the belts also
Karen
VA, United States
2016-12-16
I asked a question about one of the products and got a prompt answer. One of the items I ordered was out of stock and a replacement was found. Both items were special order but were shipped within a decent amount of time. CS was great.
Brian D
CA, United States
2016-12-16
Excellent products with fast efficient shipping!
Sandi R
OK, United States
2016-12-15
I love love love the darlington blouse it is everything I hoped it would be . Thank you for keeping this style of clothing alive, I have not found this style of clothing anywhere else I even looked for patterns of this style in order to make myself to no avail . Even though I thought it was a bit pricey I won't let that stop me from buying again.Thank You Sandi Richardson
Miss L
VA, United States
2016-12-15
I simply loved everything that came from your store. Thank you!
Bill
CA, United States
2016-12-15
Very nice holster, just as I expected...fits my revolver great...love it.. thanks..
Marcia
BC, Canada
2016-12-15
I'm sure the product I purchased is great. I haven't opened it yet because the birthday doesn't happen until January 11th. I have to keep the box sealed so that no one peaks! LOL! Customer service went above and beyond with me. Absolutely superb! Jamie was fabulous!
Hopalong
UT, United States
2016-12-15
If you like the Old West, you'll love it here at gentlemansemporium.com. Really Fastttt shipping, fair price and great products! As the man said "I'll be back! " Thank you!
Doyle K
FL, United States
2016-12-15
Great
Ball m
2016-12-15
Very helpful and courteous! I was very satisfied with the service and product that I ordered! My husband had a brothel token that he used as a golf ball marker...had it for years....lost it and has been so upset about it. I am glad that I found these....they are great and he will be so surprised when he digs through his Christmas stocking.
Hamish
Vic, Australia
2016-12-15
Jacket was fine however pricing for international delivery was expensive. Whilst I do not expect the pricing for international delivery to be as low as Amazon there is room for improvement. Suggestion for jacket is to have an additional belt loop since not everyone wants to tuck in end of belt in an untidy fashion. Also I would suggest a patch of cloth so that a tear can be asly mended if necessary.
JSS
CT, United States
2016-12-15
Product (black gloves) were of high quality and a good value for the money. Delivery was among the fastest we have seen for clothing products. I will be using this company again.
Daphne
VA, United States
2016-12-15
I have seen your website early on but never needed to order. I have two skirts that I was so in love with that I had to give up due to my size. So I tried your site and there they were. Got them and my heart skipped a beat. The color is just a bit deeper but the quality and fit is right on the mark. I am so happy I kept your website and I will be back. Thank you for having such wonderful products.
popo48dd
2016-12-15
quick s/h. very impressed. product was as described. when I contacted customer service, she was very professional and resolved the issue quickly.
Martin
2016-12-15
Top notch garments, fast shipping and excellent service. See ya again soon!
Ian W
Cleveland, United Kingdom
2016-12-15
My experience with western Emporium was very satisfactory the service was very quick and everything was well packed and in tacked when it arrived within the time restraints given excellent company to deal with
bigtruck454
OH, United States
2016-12-15
You folks are AWESOME!! From ordering, to delivery, to the goods................awesome! awesome! awesome!
Mary-Lou P
ON, Canada
2016-12-15
I very carefully took my measurements and ordered accordingly. The blouse is beautiful, but the overall fit was skimpy and not equivalent to a similar size in Canada. I can wear it but I had to turn up the hem so it did not strain over the hip and there would have been a big problem at the bust line if there had no been ruffles to camouflage the area.I have come to the conclusion that Canadian sizes are not the same as in the United States, so perhaps this bears an investigation.
Mike Elliott
CA, United States
2016-12-15
Belt and holster look great and work very well I am practicing cowboy fast draw and gun fits perfect plenty of adjustments to figure out where you like to wear it
diana
2016-12-14
Order was perfect (OK, one link in the necklace had come undone but I knew how to fix it so I didn't even bother contacting them). Service fast and accurate.
Janie
ID, United States
2016-12-14
Fast service which was appreciated. Quality products as well.
Teresa
TX, United States
2016-12-14
So fast, and the item fit perfectly. My husband was very happy with the vest!
Rosa
CA, United States
2016-12-14
The quality was top notch!
Santa
NC, United States
2016-12-13
My go to place for authentic looking wear.
Customer Reviews by Shopper Approved

Product Reviews, Week Ending 2016-12-18

Dr. Dan
San Tan Valley, AZ
Dec 17, 2016
Coburn Great Coat...
This is truly...a "great coat." I am very impressed with the quality of this coat. It does run on the large side so I would order the next size down from your normal coat size. Also, it is wool...so it is somewhat heavy, but very stylish and will work perfectly for the use I have planned for mine in a new show I'm putting together. Highly recommended...
Kristi
BENTON CITY, WA
Dec 17, 2016
Perfect Addition
Just as described . Great suspenders
Kristi
BENTON CITY, WA
Dec 17, 2016
Awesome shirt
Beautiful shirt with detail. Fits true to size.
Bruce
Lindenhurst
Dec 17, 2016
Great Vest!
Purchasing clothing on the INTERNET is always a bit dicey, but in this case I was blown-away at the quality of the vest. The material is a heavy canvas and, though unlined was well-finished both inside and out. The buckle in the back for adjustment was a respectable piece rather than the tinny bits one sometimes sees. The buttons were well-formed and finished. The sizing was spot-on for what one would expect in a work vest as compared to a waistcoat meant for dress-up. There is no problem I can see for using this item for daily dress in the work-a-day world.
Richard Clark
Pekin, In
Dec 16, 2016
Pretty good.
I really like it. It's the type of coat that "Barnabas Collins" wore on the classic gothic-horror serial "Dark Shadows" back in the '60s. Although it could be a little heavier for really cold weather, it's the type of coat that remains comfortable to wear inside. Anyway, it's so classic to wear, who would want to take it off anyway?
Alena
Portsmouth, Ne
Dec 16, 2016
Added so much to an otherwise ordinary hat
The hatband made such a difference to the drab black hat, really made it stand out from all the other hats. Relatively easy to put in place, and has stayed very well over 6 days of hard wearing.
John Neglia
Livonia, NY
Dec 16, 2016
tweed vest
Great vest , good quality and style. People ask where I purchased it. I tell them the best vest store is Historical Emporium.
Victorian Pioneer
Or
Dec 16, 2016
Versatile Cameo
This is a nice little Cameo. It has a pin and a loop for hanging on a neckless. Nicely made.
Victorian Pioneer
Or
Dec 16, 2016
Unique Period Watch
I have a couple of these Globe watches. This one is a bit bigger than the others, but I had a difficult time finding a silver one before finding this one. It is well made and keeps good time. It is a nice addition to my Victorian/Pioneer wardrobe collection.
Victorian Pioneer
Or
Dec 16, 2016
Lovely!
This is a lovely watch. I have gotten several compliments. It goes beautifully with my Victorian costumes. It is well made, heavy, and so far keeps good time. (as long as I remember to wind it :))
Victorian Pioneer
Or
Dec 16, 2016
Nice, but a tad small....
I participate in our town's Historical Victorian and Pioneer era presentations/celebrations. This shirt is a good representation for both eras. It seems to be well made, nice material, well stitched, however, there are few things to note. First, the size runs small. I originally ordered the shirt per the size chart, but had to return it and reorder the next size up. (I would also recommend washing it in cold water to avoid shrinkage). The other thing to be aware of is that it has a fitted waist, which you really don't get from the photos and it is not mentioned in the description.
Moose
Kagel Canyon, CA
Dec 16, 2016
Right on the Money
Fabulous belt. Measurement process is perfect. I used my shotshell bag to get the proper fit/slant. Pant size is 34 but belt fit measured to 42. My Colt 45 fits perfect. Only improvement will be to upgrade the buckle to a beefy brass unit. Will also need to oil the leg strap and hammer strap so they're more soft and flexible. Outstanding fit, finish, and gun fit!
Mark Hazard
Austin , TX
Dec 16, 2016
An Excellent look and Super Style
I got this for this years Bootlegger and Flapper New Years Party..My Wife Loves how it Fits and make me Look rather Stunning.. I feel like a Rock Star now just waiting for and wishing to get this in Purple?? I would get this again and again in any color!!!
Carol
Baltimore, MD
Dec 16, 2016
Pinstripe blouse
The blouse was just as advertised. I was very pleased. Quality of material was excellent.
manny
cheverly, Ma
Dec 16, 2016
belt
alittle tight i am a 38 waist this was just able to make it
manny
cheverly, Ma
Dec 16, 2016
BLACK LEATHER HELMET
WAY TO SMALL WILL HAVE TO regift it
manny
cheverly, Ma
Dec 16, 2016
AVIATOR HAT
GREAT LOVE THE FEEL BOUGHT 2 AND THEY ARE WARM
manny
cheverly, Ma
Dec 16, 2016
SUN GLASSES
PERFECT FOR WHAT I WANTED IF YOUR BUYING SUNGLASSES GET THESE
manny
cheverly, Ma
Dec 16, 2016
LEATHER AVIATOR
should be the size of the fake leather which is perfect
Karen
Virginia Beach, VA
Dec 16, 2016
Nice Skirt
Lovely navy skirt with back flounces. Well made and substantial. It is a bit long on me, though (I'm 5'3").
Karen
Virginia Beach, Vi
Dec 16, 2016
Pretty Bag
Pretty carpet bag. Love the material. Although described as small it is quite a decent size.
Donna
WYTHEVILLE, VA
Dec 15, 2016
Devine!
What a beautiful Victorian period hat! I'm delighted!
Donna
WYTHEVILLE, VA
Dec 15, 2016
Nice
Will go well with my western and Victorian skirts!
Donna
WYTHEVILLE, VA
Dec 15, 2016
Love it!
This is a beautifully made blouse that works well with my western outfits. The fit is great and so is the color!
kozmic soul
Las Cruces, NM
Dec 15, 2016
Note on color
The coat is completely fine however I was a little disappointed that the gray fabric actually has quite a lot of blue specks in it (not mentioned in the description). I was expecting just gray.
kozmic soul
Las Cruces, NM
Dec 15, 2016
nice look, nice fit !
love it love it love it
Skid
Cookstown, On, CA
Dec 15, 2016
Great!
This is an awesome and well made hat - much better than I even hoped for. Thank you!
Daphne
VA
Dec 15, 2016
My love is back!
This is the style of the second skirt that I had to give away due to my size. So I was over the moon when I saw this one. I ordered it and I was not disappointed. I am so happy to have both skirts back in my closet. Thank you H.E.
Daphne
VA
Dec 15, 2016
My love is back!
This is one of the two skirts I had to give away due to my size. I wasn't sure if I would ever have this back. Thanks to the wonderful people at Historical Emporium I have it back. I have my boots already and I'm back. Thank you for such a wonderful product, the quality, style and size are all there.
maddy Behr
Ontario, ca
Dec 15, 2016
Gramercy Vest - Black Velvet
The item was VERY cheaply made. I was really disappointed. It looked like it cost $10.
Rob L.
Applegate, CA
Dec 15, 2016
Great Shirt
This shirt is great - the fabric was a little lighter than expected, but it's just that more comfortable. I'll definitely be getting one or two more.
Wrangler
Stockton on Tees, Cl, UK
Dec 15, 2016
Ian's view
With this gun belt I actually ordered and received the correct size belt this time, I miss calculated the size of the first gun belt so I don't have too diet for it to fit, it looks fantastic with my Remington Outlaw long barrel replica in place Thank You Historical Emporium
Martin
Philadelphia, Pe
Dec 15, 2016
Simply The Best
An old concept meets new style as The Emporium takes possibly its finest vest and gives it a new look. The double-breasted Cavendish vest is derived from the Walden. And just like the Walden, it has the same handsome appeal, top notch construction and unmatched character. The neutral golden brown color, double breasted front and the herringbone patterned texture immediately enhances any formal or semi-formal attire paired with it. In case you can't tell, I absolutely love this vest and I think you will too.
Ursula
Dec 15, 2016
Just what I wanted.
This the perfect all around Victorian white blouse. I bought it because it is simple and elegant. I can add jewelry to embellish. I ordered a size large, even though I normally wear a medium. Having ordered a blouse from this site previously, I knew it tends to run a bit small. I am 5'5", 140 lbs. I love that it doesn't have to be tucked in but still defines the waist area. It is well made with good fabric weight and quality. Wish I didn't have to iron it but guess it's easier than what the Victorians had to go through!
Martin
Philadelphia, Pe
Dec 15, 2016
Top Notch Vest
If there is one person that can attest to the sheer style and quality of vests made by The Emporium, that person would have to be me. I have purchased over a dozen of their fine vests and with each purchase have added a new retropair of style, beauty and character to my entire wardrobe and this vest is no different. The soothing metallic color, herringbone pattern and double breasted front pairs well with any color and any formal or semi-formal attire. Truly another great creation by The Emporium.
Train basher
Bennington, Ve
Dec 15, 2016
Victorian shirt
Rave reviews by those who saw it. Well made and finely stitched.
Train basher
Bennington, Ve
Dec 15, 2016
Tie
Made better than expected for a trim item. Worth the price.
Train basher
Bennington, VT
Dec 15, 2016
Vest
Consider this a great value. It is a quality piece.
Train basher
Bennington, Ve
Dec 15, 2016
Bowler
Well made and excellent fit, considering I wear 73/4. True to color.
Ian H.
Dec 15, 2016
there is no better stress test than putting an article of clothing through ...
Work or play, these pants will hold up. I work in a haunted house and put these pants through the ringer. Trust me, there is no better stress test than putting an article of clothing through a haunt season. These pants fit perfectly, never ripped, and looked great . By far the most durable piece of my costume last year.
J.P. Marcus
Dec 15, 2016
this classic velvet jacket and hat are perfect. Fun to wear
Stepping out of the pages of British history ...this classic velvet jacket and hat are perfect. Fun to wear, comfortable and cozy. Light the fire in the fireplace, get the brandy bottle and relax after a stressful day and hear the parish bells ringing in the tower as the horses walk the cobbled streets.
Anthony P
Dec 15, 2016
5 Star
I Love it it fit like a glove now that I am losing some weight I may have to buy me another one., I originally bought it to cosplay Oscar Diggs aka the Wizard from the Great and Powerful Oz aka Professor Marvel {the Wizard} The Wizard of Oz
Tartan
Napa, CA
Dec 15, 2016
Very Nice.
These spats were great. Nice quality. They looked great with the outfit. I would recommend them to anyone.
Sarge
Ofallon, MO
Dec 15, 2016
Beautiful vest
I love my new vest. Looks great, very good product, very well constructed
diana
Galesburg, IL
Dec 14, 2016
Nice
One link had come apart in shipping. No big deal to put it back together, so I did. Other necklace was perfect. Really nice quality for a very low price. And the designs are fun!
diana
Galesburg, IL
Dec 14, 2016
Great jewelry
Better quality than I expected by far, and fast delivery. Excellent price, too!
Santa
Wilmington, No
Dec 13, 2016
perfect
Blouse was for Mrs. Claus attire that leans toward Victorian. Perfect look and fit.
Dug
Johnstown , Pe
Dec 12, 2016
Crazy Good.
Can't believe how nice of a product this is. Shipped incredibly fast. The only way it could have been a better experience would be if the holster was American made, but I understood that it wasn't before I purchased. Overall great and I would buy again.

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