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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2017-10-29

traunnut47
2017-10-29
Great products, fantastic delivery time!
Jackie
WI, United States
2017-10-28
Awesome!! items were processed and delivered promptly. The spirit gum leaked in it's own bag. I contacted the company and they immediately sent me a replacement bottle. No hassle!
Joe
MA, United States
2017-10-28
I am a serious reenactor so most of my historical clothing is bespoke and hand stitched. I also volunteer at a museum where I sometimes need readily available quality costuming from a reliable source. Historical EMporium fits that bill for me.
Greg W
CO, United States
2017-10-27
The 2 Piece Tailcoat Tuxedo fit perfectly. The pants are adjustable, so getting the size that went with the jacket size worked for me. The Baker City Silk vest is also adjustable, so you can snug it up to the size you need. The pants with the Tailcoat Tuxedo do not have buttons for suspenders. If you want those with these pants you have to sew them on yourself. Everything I purchased including the Excelsior Dress Shirt, Ascot ant Tie Tack are of excellent quality. Very pleased with everything. Will definitely return when I have more authentic period clothing needs.
Robert
IL, United States
2017-10-27
The shirt was of good quality materials and well made. Excellent value.
Sherelle
MD, United States
2017-10-27
Ordered for a Harlem Nights theme my friend and I attended and everything was great! The quality of merchandise was excellent I'd definitely recommend ordering from here!!
Bill
TN, United States
2017-10-27
Needed interpretative/costume attire for a special event in a historic village. Quality of the clothing exceeded expectation. Delivery arrived earlier than expected. Had to return one item due to my ordering the incorrect size, and process was easy and new product delivered quickly enough to meet my short time frame. Very pleased with everything aspect of the shopping experience and the merchandise. Will recommend to others and use again.
Diablo F
CA, United States
2017-10-26
Excellent customer service. I have never had an issue with returns and refunds. You have to follow the policy and it works.
Phil
2017-10-26
Not as happy with this hat as I am with others that I have bought from you folks.
Kevin B
OH, United States
2017-10-26
Superior product and amazingly fast delivery time! Each and every item I've purchased from you fine folks has been top notch! The remarks I've received when smartly attired in your fine wares are always wonderful.
farfield
CA, United States
2017-10-26
This was my first order. I had no idea of what to expect. The merchandise I ordered was described accurately. There was a sizing issue that was corrected immediately. I will definitely be placing more orders to complete my persona.
Boots
IA, United States
2017-10-26
Good quality products.
Anonymous Customer
2017-10-26
I was very pleased with the quality of the merchandise and the speed of shipping.
Anonymous Customer
2017-10-26
Excellent! Will definitely buy from again!!!
Tom
NY, United States
2017-10-26
My question was answered quickly. The shipping was unbelievably fast: two days from California to Buffalo. I could not have asked for better service.
classical fencing p
NY, United States
2017-10-26
loved it. I originally measured my waist at 40" for the Callahan pants. the pants were super huge so I ordered 38, though they fit I still need suspenders to keep them from falling to my knees but I kept them since they will be part of my fencing uniform and i need room for lunges. I will order another pair at 36" and hope they will be just right for wearing and lunging I don't think this sizing issue is unique to them as I measure 40" but I always buy my Levis jeans at 34" Don't be fooled by the sizing chart just order your normal jean size and you should be ok. if i'm wrong they do exchange them quickly. from CA to NY in just a few days! I recommend this company their product is top notch
Tom
NJ, United States
2017-10-26
Great quality and selection.
Big A
PA, United States
2017-10-26
The items that I purchased were exactly what I was looking for.
Wm G
OH, United States
2017-10-26
While I would always prefer to pay less for anything. The quality was well above expected and the prompt and efficient order service was exceptional
Michael
2017-10-26
Perfect fit...Very Happy!!!
Easy R
CA, United States
2017-10-26
I had to return the shirt for a larger size. The return process was easy enough, I wish you would've paid shipping at least one way for my return/exchange. This is my only complaint.
Brian
NY, United States
2017-10-26
This was my first time using your site and I was very impressed at the amount of products that I had to choose from.And I received my order and I felt like a kid on Christmas. Thank you
susan
OH, United States
2017-10-26
wonderful store love your things
John
GA, United States
2017-10-26
Excellent shirt. Arrived promptly. Fit is baggy but that is what was expected.
Mr. K
PA, United States
2017-10-25
The historical style is exactly what's needed in comparison to today we're all clothes look the same
Earl C
CA, United States
2017-10-25
Absolutely fantastic!
Larry Ardelean
IN, United States
2017-10-25
Very nice vest.Extremely fast delivery. Very courteous personnel on the phone. I highly recommend this company for your historic clothing needs.
Anonymous Customer
CA, United States
2017-10-25
I received my new had promptly and it was well protected in its box. It came in perfect condition. And I love it !!!
Francke
CA, United States
2017-10-24
Every aspect of this purchase was fantastic! Thank you!!!
Charles
OH, United States
2017-10-24
I am for the most part very happy with the purchase. However one thing bugs me. I ordered the suit in 42 regular. The suit arrived and the coat tag said 42, with a small round hole, the same height as the number 42, punched in the tag. The same was true for the pants. I figured it out when I put the coat on.The sleeves are about an inch past my wrist, and the coat length is a little past my knuckels. The pant leg, while they do come unhemmed, was still over a foot past my heel. I needed the outfit soon, so my seamstress fixed things up as far as the pants are concerned. The coat does not look that bad. I received a few comments about how the coats back then must have been worn longer then we do today. But things went well, and the longer I wore the suit, the more confidant I became with its looks. Lots of good comments.
Customer Reviews by Shopper Approved

Product Reviews, Week Ending 2017-10-29

Wildbill
Syracuse, NY
Oct 28, 2017
Great Shirt!
OK, this shirt is made by Scully, a premier western shirt/Rock-a-billy shirt manufacturer. I own half a dozen now. Strong fabrics, good cut - a bit generous as I need a lot of shoulder room for my size. (Their large is a bit bulky for me, but the neck is comfortable that way.)The buttons are strong and attractive.You could always do a light shrinking like we used to do with the original Levis to get them to fit perfectly. The shirt looks just like the photo. I wore this with tan pants, a Cattle Kate silver grey bandana and a grey stetson for Halloween- got a lot of nice attention. I am looking forward to buying the blue when it is available again - memories or Rin Tin Tin!
Jenny
Freehold , Ne
Oct 28, 2017
Blue Choker
Clasp broke while putting it on. That’s all I have to say about that.
dk holt
Raeford, NC
Oct 27, 2017
Wisteria vest
Classic and beautiful! Made our event more special. Will order again from Historical Emporium!!
Rick
MD
Oct 27, 2017
Thanks again
Sharp, This is My formal Hat-put a couple knots in chin strap to adjust with slide.
Rick
MD
Oct 27, 2017
Thanks
As usual, everything I expected, looks great, great price, quality and style! Will be wearing to the opera this month.
Johnny
Cordova, TN
Oct 27, 2017
Great gloves
So I was building a retro Batman costume and was looking for some gloves that might work and these are the real deal!!! Soft leather and a great fit for my long fingers. I would not have guessed these were as good as they are!
Robert
Hartsburg, Il
Oct 27, 2017
Sinclair Edwardian Club Collar Shirt
Good quality materials and very well made. I liked the fact that the collar can be worn up or down.
Beth C.
San Diego, CA
Oct 27, 2017
Flimsy Fabric
I was a little disappointed with the lightweight fabric used in the construction of the coat. It was fine for the play it was purchased for, but would have preferred a better choice of fabric.
Suleiman
Oakland , Ca
Oct 27, 2017
I love it and it looks great!
I love everything I've ever gotten from Historical Emporium, and this coat is no exception. It's durable, well-made, and designed to be comfortable for folks with a more generous figure. My wardrobe is slowly becoming all vintage/cowboy/steampunk because I can get good looking, good quality clothing here that fits and is comfortable to wear - usually for a lower price than ordinary clothes bought through some major outlets.
Fred Parry
Baldwinsville, NY
Oct 27, 2017
Holster
Excellent quality but not quite long enough to contain the entire barrel of my Walker Colt. Other than that I am very happy with the purchase.
MaxiStyle
Philadelphia, PA
Oct 27, 2017
Disappointed
Purchased this for my husband for Christmas, expecting something he could wear while sipping scotch by the fire in the evening. It was somewhat of a joke as he fancies himself a "gentleman and a scholard" - yes I mean to spell it that way as irony - but I still expected something comfy to wear. Perhaps I misunderstood your company's heavy emphasis on costuming at your web site, and I paid a dear $20 to return ship these items back to you for a refund. The fabric of the jacket was more like flocked paper than velvet - so - OK for a stage or party costume, but not for garments to wear. As others have mentioned, the color was not burgundy but a dark red - still bright like red. Disappointed, but that's why I start now for Christmas shopping. Your site was very entertaining and I learned about steam punk. LOL
CAR
western , NY
Oct 27, 2017
Just right for day or night
Love the Camilla Blouse in Black. It was packaged well and arrived in time for a trip to Washington, DC where I wore it to the National Gallery and then dinner. Not a thin blouse the fabric is perfect for cooler environments, but it does show its beauty best if worn with a dark under garment. The front lacing allows for some body shape adjustments for that perfect fit. I wore this with a grey silk broomstick skirt and black Fluevogs for dinner, black boots during the day. I'll wear it with jeans too, and because it fits over the derriere will wear it with leggings. I expect to hand wash this garment and line dry and hopefully the color won't bleed excessively. Thank you HE for offering this product!
Cannon
Il
Oct 27, 2017
Excellent quality
I was very pleased with the quality of the item, very well made for the price.
Diabo Fuego
Chowchilla , CA
Oct 26, 2017
Great fit.
This is my second pair and they are fit perfect. Also great quality.
C. Holtzen
Downers Grove, IL
Oct 26, 2017
Disappointed but nice blouse
I ordered this to wear for a Living Cemetery event with our Historical Society. I loved the fabric, style, etc. of the blouse. But, it runs very small. I thought because of the looser style it would be roomier but it was not. Unfortunately I had to return it.
Phil
Black Hawk, co
Oct 26, 2017
gamblers hat
I have purchased the black gamblers hat and am very pleased with it so I wanted the hat in pecan and am not as pleased. My black hat fits just the way I like while the pecan is different. It just does not have the fit that I like.
Christiopher Morrow
Simi Valley, Ca
Oct 26, 2017
DeLauro shirt
This shirt is exactly what I was looking for and fits great. I've already turned a few friends on to Historical Emporium.
farfield
Oxnard, CA
Oct 26, 2017
Sinclair Edwardian Shirt
The shirt was as described. It was of much higher quality than I expected. There is so much fraud on the Internet. This was a great find.
Jim
Davenport , Io
Oct 26, 2017
Boots
I ordered size 9 boots after reading reviews that the boots run large. I normally wear size 9.5 boots and still the boots were a little too big. I put insoles in the boots and that really helped the fit. The quality and workmanship of the boots are great. A great addition to my civil war uniform. Overall I’m very pleased with these boots.
John D
Waco, TX
Oct 26, 2017
fall front
Trousers were very comfortable and color was perfect. ALL of the buttons were perfectly sewn.
Tom
Buffalo, Ne
Oct 26, 2017
great product
I am extremely pleased with the holster. The craftsmanship is exceptional. It is simply beautiful. My New Vaquero 5 1/2 inch barrel fits into it perfectly without modification. The directions for measuring the size were absolutely correct. I am a happy camper and will certainly continue as a satisfied customer. I am comfortable recommending this holster. You will not be disappointed.
Jomax45
Eugene, Or
Oct 26, 2017
Looks awesome
Looks better than expected. I wear a 7 5/8 hat so is a little small for me. fixed that by cutting the sweat band and putting mole skin in it. Other wise great item. wonderful store, great customer service and shipping.
Jomax45
Eugene, Or
Oct 26, 2017
Excellent jacket
Well made product. Excellent customer service . Fast shipping. Cant ask for better that that.
Jomax45
Eugene, Or
Oct 26, 2017
Well made great price
Very high quality product. Excellent customer service and shipping. Item Look great . Only complaint i would have is seems that the pants ran about 1/2 size small. Which pleased my wife (she doesn't like me to wear loose pants) They looked like they were hand tailored to fit me. so i guess its not really a complaint after all. I will do business with these folks again .
DrMelmo
Kalamazoo, MI
Oct 26, 2017
Great style
The frock coat is well made. The sizing is an issue. I had to order 3 sizes higher than I normally wear. The frock part is quite big, but the sleeves and chest fit well. Shipping was done quickly and I had no problem with my order. I am glad I found your web site. Thank you!
Oliver
Houston, TX
Oct 26, 2017
Great!
Very nice shirt, fits as measured for my 2X. Will be buying another for a spare.
Wreynn Wood
Prescott, Wa
Oct 26, 2017
Victorian hat
The hat arrived very quickly and in good shape. It fits and balances well. Colors are wonderful I am so pleased.
Robert
Adelaide, SA, AU
Oct 26, 2017
Simply excellent
the comments I got with the trousers stunned me. They are beautiful, comfortable and high quality. This is why I only shop for cloths at the Emporium. I wear the styles every day and they start the test of use very, very well.
E. Spear
Ca
Oct 26, 2017
Great Shoes
I have trouble getting boots and shoes to fit. But these were absolutely great. Love the feel of them.
Jesse
Frederick, MD
Oct 26, 2017
Pleasantly Surprised
Exactly what I was looking for. Good quality, affordable, definitely workable for an outfit. Stiffer material than I was imagining and that is a plus.
Dr. Decapo
Las Vegas, Ne
Oct 26, 2017
Good Quality
This is a real garment, not a cheap costume. It buttons up all the way and the size and sleeves fit just right. The red color is great.
David
Leslie, Mi
Oct 26, 2017
Classic work vest
The item was exactly as expected with one exception. The vest runs small which required that I exchange it for a larger size. This added shipping charges, both ways, which ran the final cost up. A heads up about the item running small would have been appreciated.
Craig Mayhan
Easton, Pa
Oct 26, 2017
Regency Fall Front
Bought them,,, wore them,, maybe I should have got one size smaller,, mail order is always a crap shoot as far as fit goes,, but they fit fine,, so far,, appear to be well made and should serve well for a Slovak impression,, or can even sneak into an 18th Century Rev War event as overalls... you do have to hem them which is good,, why a 4,, cost... but than again I'm cheap...Yes,, I would buy them again,,, go ahead and pull the trigger on a pair....O and yes they have brace buttons on the inside of wast band; so can be worn with or without braces...
John owsley
Terrell, TE
Oct 25, 2017
Weak construction
The safety pin on the back of the badge is junk. There is no spring action. Be careful not to stab yourself when the pin bends.
Lissy
100 mile house, BC, CA
Oct 25, 2017
Socks
These socks were really flappy and baggy uptop. They kept falling down when I was grocery shopping. Waste of money.
Turk McNanty
Sherman Oaks, Ca
Oct 25, 2017
Much Alteration Needed
Before it is wearable as a "Medium", a lot of alteration is still necessary.
Patricia
Grand Island, NE
Oct 25, 2017
Patricia
What can I say except that I love this blouse. The fit is very true to size. Thank you for having a fine selection for clients to browse!
Patricia
Grand Island, NE
Oct 25, 2017
Patricia
The Calico Skirt is well made and fits truly to size. Because I am 5 foot, the skirt needed to be cut off and hemmed. I cannot wait to wear it this holiday season!
Bob
Punta Gorda, Fl
Oct 24, 2017
Nice light weight fabric
These are the lightest weight Trousers I have found, They are a little slimmer than some others and are definitely cooler in South Florida. At the end of a three hour shooting match I did not feel as wasted as when I have had to wear heavier wight Trousers. Bob
Mr McGinnis
Crackerneck, Mi
Oct 24, 2017
As described and delivered on time.
Very nice period slouch hat for my 1870's interpretation of a Crackerneck, Missouri farmer during the trial of one of Jesse James' gang members that robbed the Glendale Train.
Vigilante Pants
SKU: 000384
Chris Kealiher
Poulsbo, WA
Oct 23, 2017
Vigilante pants
Exactly what I wanted, I'm a tall guy and the extra length that comes with the pants made them the prefect length.

TX
Oct 23, 2017
Exactly the coat I was looking fot
I was looking for a lab coat to cosplay my Hugo Strange with for Halloween I looked all over the internet and this was one of the ONLY options Luckily it was near perfect and its accurately portrayed retro vibe was an awesome plus, would defientely recommend Historical Emporium if anyone is looking for a good lab coat for whatever reason!!!

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