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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2017-08-06

David Mc C
WA, United States
2017-08-05
WOW ! I LIKE this vest ! I ordered it for my steampunk inspired, Halloween/ Dia de los Muertos/ just 'cause I like it! Wardrobe. It goes with almost any pants, from bluejeans to Dickies carpenter jeans.(cotton duck material as well) and even makes a plain flannel shirt look good !
mel g
OH, United States
2017-08-05
Many splendid items for those fans of the 19th century look. This company is honest & trust-worthy. Items advertised are available. Web site is bug-free & nicely-maintained. Prices are a bit high, but appropriate. Historical Emporium is a natural treasure.
petticoast
NJ, United States
2017-08-04
Item look original. Great pictures on the website. When my order arrived, which was "in no time" at all (very speedy) I was so pleased. Great quality and originality.
fredrisch
CA, United States
2017-08-04
Historical emporium is the best online periodic clothing store
Hal G
NJ, United States
2017-08-04
The vest I received was very nice but it was too heavy to serve the purpose I was going to use it for. I returned the item but, as I had never returned an item to you before I did not realize that I was responsible for the postage both ways. This was a $50.00 item and postage ended up costing me almost half of that. I was told by one of your people that returning it through the post office in one of their envelopes would cost about $6.00 but it actually cost $13.00. Most of the websites I have purchased from allow free returns so I find your policy onerous. I will be reluctant to purchase from you again. I have ordered several items from you and need several more to complete the outfit I use in a period performance. I will be looking for another source.
Louis
TX, United States
2017-08-04
I am very pleased with Historical Emporium, the products are top rate and the service was fast. I was impressed and would shop again and would recommend them for anyone needing Old West apparel. Thank you, Louis , Tx
Pauline D
Qld, Australia
2017-08-04
Great quick service to Australia. Items were as advertised. Very happy with my goods.
Maeona
OR, United States
2017-08-03
I ordered clothes for a gift for my husband and didn't get the sizes correct but the turn around time and exchanges couldn't have worked out better.
P J Audley
NH, United States
2017-08-03
I found this wonderful store by accident. I've got a big wedding coming up and instead of a new very much the same as everyone else suit, I will dressed like my hero Augustus McRae. While shopping for the tall boots I found everything else I needed including the GREAT HIGH WAISTED pants, they are fabulous. I have some sizing issues and because of that I am in touch with the customer service team. Marie is taking great care of me and doing an outstanding job, good people skills. So all is well so far and I do expect a happy ending.
Stewart
CA, United States
2017-08-03
I love your site. Everything is very well-presented and there is so much to choose from. I will definitely be purchasing from my wish list in the near future. My orders have lived up to my expectations of high quality and speedy delivery. Thank you!
RMAC
CA, United States
2017-08-03
Nice quality products. Quick shipping.
Todd
MD, United States
2017-08-03
Under "special instructions," I asked them to include a picture of a cat wearing a similar hat to what I was purchasing. There was a picture of a cat in a similar hat included in the box. This demonstrates two things: attention to detail and that the crew is awesome.
Laura
OR, United States
2017-08-03
Sizing is a bit off. Would like the clothing better if you could pick a different size top and bottom. The "dress" I ordered came in a skirt and top combo--the skirt was at least 2 sizes too big and the top was 1 size too big. With this type of clothing fit really matters (being baggy is not an option). I had to return my purchase since I knew there was no real way to make it work unless I wanted to spend $20-50 more in alterations to get the outfit to look right. And if I have to alter it, I am better off just making my own costume (both in terms of cost and fit). Great styles though--wish it could have worked out.
Stan
MO, United States
2017-08-03
The hat was exactly what I anticipated and delivery was prompt.
Bonnie
WA, United States
2017-08-03
The shipping cost more than the item I bought
John
VA, United States
2017-08-03
Site easy to use, product arrived before expected!
Anonymous Customer
2017-08-03
Great look and quality period clothing!
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Product Reviews, Week Ending 2017-08-06

Ted
Montreal, QC, CA
Aug 5, 2017
Fabulous quality and design
This is the second time I have ordered a Howie Lab Coat and they are superb quality and design. Bravo!
Jim
Houston, TX
Aug 4, 2017
Great look and fit
The look and fit are what I expected. However the color was much darker than in the photo. I had to hold it up next to my dark gray vest to tell the sage vest was indeed a green hue. Otherwise, no issues.
Matt
Melbourne , Vi, AU
Aug 4, 2017
Good quality
Good quality, does what it is meant to do. This is for real life usage and I'd happily buy more from H.E.
Matt
Melbourne , Vi, AU
Aug 4, 2017
Good quality
I bought this for real life wearing and I'm quite happy with it. The quality, cut, and material is very good. I would definitely buy again from H.E.
Matt
Melbourne , Vi, AU
Aug 4, 2017
Sizing?
The quality of these is great, and I should love them. However unlike the Sable Brushed Cotton trousers that I bought at the same time, which were spot on for size, these are a size too big and so look bad enough that I won't wear them. I am 36" and so I bought 38" for both pants, and the Sable are perfect, whereas despite the same label these are a size larger (more like a 40, despite the 38 label). I'm from Australia so I won't return them due to postage costs - the risks of buying online. That said, if I buy again from H.E. then I will definitely get another pair - the quality and style and material is great - but I will order them in my actual size of 36" rather than going a size up.
Matt
Melbourne , Vi, AU
Aug 4, 2017
Very good
I ordered these from Australia, so there was no returns as far as I'm concerned. I'm glad I took the risk - I'm really happy with the fit, style, and quality. I use them in my professional context (counsellor) where in winter I like to wear a waistcoat under my tweed blazer, and high pants are much better for that. These fit the bill perfectly, and the material complements the other quality fabrics I wear. I normally wear 36 and so I ordered 38, and the fit was spot on.
Maeona
Yachats, Or
Aug 3, 2017
River Trail Vest-Blue
My husband has an "executive build", rounder in the middle, and this vest fit him without alterations to the upper chest. Some we have purchased for him at other locations have need taking up at the shoulders in order to be large enough in the girth and fitted at the top.
Maeona
Yachats, Or
Aug 3, 2017
Black Elastic Y-back Suspenders (Short)
My husband is 5' 4" tall and these fit wonderfully.
Jtinsd
san diego, ca
Aug 3, 2017
If I Only Had the Shoulders
I bought my normal size of coat, a 52, and this coat fits the size in all areas but one. That being the shoulders. The shoulders hand a good 4" down my arm. I guess I needed the body of Hercules for this to have been a good fit. Unfortunately, this problem cannot even be solved by a tailor. This pattern should be re-thought. If I was not in such desperate need for this coat, I would return it. But due to the circumstances I am stuck with it.
JTinSD
San Diego, ca
Aug 3, 2017
Far from a good fit
As advised, I bought a size larger than what I would normally wear. I did this so I would not only be able to wear thick socks, but be able to stuff my pants into the boots. At this point, I am not sure if I will be able to stuff the pants without busting out the zipper. The foot portion is more than large enough, but it is the calf area that is the problem. Not sure if returning the boots and buying the real leather would help solve the problem or not. Still thinking on it.
Stan
Arnold, MO
Aug 3, 2017
Satisfied customer.
The hat was as advertised, good quality and sizing was perfect.

Newburyport, Ma
Aug 2, 2017
Satin Puff Tie
Great product!
Mike
Dunedin, Fl
Aug 2, 2017
Very Nice
I found this a good buy and quite comfortable to wear. Perfect for a Victorian beach outing.
Pat
Gettysburg, Pa
Aug 2, 2017
Just the style he wanted.
Found the style this man was looking for. Fortunately the description included the advice what style to get for the obese man. At least he is pleased with this purchase.
Pat
Gettysburg, Pa
Aug 2, 2017
Good buy but doesn't fit
Attractive trousers at a good price. Unfortunately, they fit obese man well in the waist and behind but too tight in the thighs. Offered to add a gusset since there is plenty of fabric in the generous hems. He had a hissy fit so now I must test customer service by returning them. Oh well, his loss.
Tom
Aug 1, 2017
Wonderful!
This hat was a special gift from my bride on my wedding day. We chose it for its clean, stylish, formal design, and paired it with a nice hat band. I looked top-notch. The hat shipped on time with a requested delay, and came double boxed so that I could keep the hat box to store it well inside of. Inside of the hat's top rests on my head, so it is wearable while driving a car because it doesn't raise up much taller than I am.
Tom
Aug 1, 2017
A Great Accent
This silver hat band accentuated my hat perfectly on my most special wedding day. I wore it all through the ceremony, reception, dinner, and even the pub crawl that followed. Everyone knew intuitively that I was the lucky guy today. I was gesturing with it, in a Charlie Chaplin-esque miming manner, raising it from my head, rattling it over my heart, and more. The band came loose only once, after excessive silliness during the pub crawl. It was easy enough to re-affix, even when drunk.
Gary S.
Amador, CA
Aug 1, 2017
Nice Gloves
Nice gloves for Victorian dress. Light material, decent manufacture, easy to pull on/take off.
Gary S.
Amador, CA
Aug 1, 2017
Great addition to vintage outfit
Solid, fashionable, very nice accessory.

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