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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2024-09-22

Wren
, United States
2024-09-21
I had been looking forward for years to placing my first order with HE. It did not go as well as I had hoped... Buyer Info: 1) Sale-priced items put in the cart during sale will stay at that price until order is submitted, when they will revert to, and you will be charged, full price. 2) The differences between regular and sale prices also affect the shipping rate: calculated by order total, not total product weight. 3) There is a line in the shipping notification emails re: "items may ship in multiple packages"--but there is no indication of whether this affects a specific order. If it does, it does not specify which items might be shipping in what package. (Even a simple "partial shipment" or "1 of 2" notice would have been appreciated.) 4) If something you want is on sale, buy it immediately; there seems to be no rhyme or reason to HE sales. (I missed one sale by a couple of days, placed an order at regular pricing, and *before I had even received my order*, there was another sale that included half of the items that I had just bought at regular price.) The only thing that prevented my first order from being truly disastrous was that the items fit as well as could be expected from mail-order clothing--definitely read the reviews regarding items running large/small...
AIRCORPCAMO TACTICAL LLC
SC, United States
2024-09-20
It would be convenient if the pants could be ordered with shorter inseam.
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Product Reviews, Week Ending 2024-09-22

William Bryk
Antrim, NH
Sep 21, 2024
Handsome, elegant, subtle
The coat is lovely. I will take it to my tailors for some minor adjustments. The Duke of Wellington look is great. I regret that I've not yet merited the Order of the Garter, which was usually the only honor he wore while on duty, but I'll do what I can.
Brian Fenwick
Big Sandy, TX
Sep 21, 2024
Tie is great.
I bought this to wear at semi-formal events. Church and parties. It is a great looking tie, although with shipping and tax, a little pricy.
Brian Fenwick
Big Sandy, TX
Sep 21, 2024
The quality of this coat is good for a costume piece.
I was hoping for a more quality look and feel.
John G. Gilliland
Fredericksburg, VA
Sep 21, 2024
cross-draw hollster
looks great fits great I'm one happy cowboy
John G. Gilliland
Fredericksburg, VA
Sep 21, 2024
western cartridge belt
great I love it
Linda Sanders
Watauga, TX
Sep 21, 2024
For cemetery theater to vacation.
I bought this for a cemetery theater program and will use it afterward as regular luggage for car trips. It is sturdy, attractive, holds a lot and folds up into a small space. I bought the matching smaller bag which I will use at work in a museum. I love them.
Glenn Laird
Glendale, CA
Sep 21, 2024
works as expected
Glenn Laird
Glendale, CA
Sep 21, 2024
As advertised
Wren
Newark, DE
Sep 21, 2024
Basic canvas coat.
Fabric is pretty much the same as a canvas drop cloth--dense without being too heavy. Came out well when machine washed (gentle) and dried (finished line-drying damp for no wrinkles). I'm busty, hippy, and somewhat broad-shouldered and long-armed (44" Bust measurement) and the L size is just about right, although I haven't tried too many layers under it.
Wren
Newark, DE
Sep 21, 2024
Great hat!
Admittedly, I look good in hats (not sure why) and this is a lovely addition to my wardrobe: historical, history-bounding, or everyday... Will be very fun to trim as well.
Wren
Newark, DE
Sep 21, 2024
Much better than trying to make one myself!
I would have preferred 100% cotton, but the poly-blend does wash and dry very well (and without wrinkles when line-dried damp). I have a 35" waist and the XL was too large, but too-large is easier to adjust and adding a petticoat and/or moving the buttons should help. I'm a leggy 5'7" and the skirt hits well (although I have yet to try it on with low-heeled boots).
Wren
Newark, DE
Sep 21, 2024
Will it shrink? We'll see...
Heavier than expected fabric: sturdy, thick cotton rather than muslin--not a bad thing, feels like it will be quite durable. Sizing runs small: I'm buxom and somewhat broad-shouldered and long-armed with a 44" Bust measurement, and typically order a size up in women's shirts --the XL *just* fit before washing. Hand-washed carefully in cold water and line-dried (stretched it out as it dried) without noticeable shrinkage, but any possible, future shrinkage from more aggressive washing will make it too small.
Wren
Newark, DE
Sep 21, 2024
Well-constructed enough to make the fake pockets real...
Ordered a size up (I'm a buxom 44" Bust measurement, and typically order a size up in women's shirts for proper fit; ordered an XL) and it closes well, but vest is just long enough that crumples a bit at my generous hips; also rides up uncomfortably high at the back of the neck. I hand-washed it (tag says Dry Clean Only) very carefully in cold water and it survived (wool yarn bloomed/softened a tiny bit). The false pockets are made with actual, hemmed openings so it was not difficult to add real pockets.
Willie
Midland, SD
Sep 20, 2024
1880 Town
Original 1880 Town Midland, South Dakota
Francis Blasio
Sparta, TN
Sep 20, 2024
Fits great looks great
Francis Blasio
Sparta, TN
Sep 20, 2024
Fits great looks great
really authentic looking
Robert O'brien
Albany, NY
Sep 20, 2024
Fine
Quick delivery, item as described.
Lorett Kinnicutt
Salmon, ID
Sep 20, 2024
Another one that I love!
This is the second vest that I have purchased. I love it as much as my first one, and expect to buy more. Thank you for providing such a well-made product!
Ronald Condry
Fairfield, VA
Sep 20, 2024
Review
Halloween, went as 1880's town policeman and need to replace some items with these. Quality is great along with authenticity. Fit was no issue as the size chart was a great help.
John Austin
Eastham, MA
Sep 20, 2024
Coulter shirt
Bought the shirt first then the vest. The reaction was over the top !!
John Austin
Eastham, MA
Sep 20, 2024
Canvas work vest
Didn't expect the reaction I got, co- workers wanted to know the source of my purchase.
Clifton Cason
Boiling Springs, SC
Sep 20, 2024
Too early to tell
I like the look, but I haven't worn it yet, I belong to an Old West Fast Draw Association. Will wear it when I compete.
Clifton Cason
Boiling Springs, SC
Sep 20, 2024
UNWORN
I like the look, but I haven't worn it yet, I belong to an Old West Fast Draw Association. Will wear it when I compete.
Clifton Cason
Boiling Springs, SC
Sep 20, 2024
Haven't worn yet
I like the look, but I haven't worn it yet, I belong to an Old West Fast Draw Association. Will wear it when I compete.
Martin Fiedler
Zurich, CH
Sep 20, 2024
Very good trousers. Great fit.
Martin Fiedler
Zurich, CH
Sep 20, 2024
Exceptionaly good fabric.
More trousers made from if would be great.
Martin Fiedler
Zurich, CH
Sep 20, 2024
Very good trousers. Wonderful fit/
Elizabeth Chastain
Colorado Springs, CO
Sep 20, 2024
Perfect
Wearing it tomorrow for the first time! Love it!
Erin
Waco, TX
Sep 20, 2024
Perfect
Using for Sweeney Todd, Things arrive fast and as described. We love Historical Emporium!
George Harris
Vacaville, CA
Sep 18, 2024
Love it!
Wedding. Hasn't happened yet, soon.
Roger Munoz
Monterey, CA
Sep 18, 2024
Good quality. Expeditious shipping.
Annette Benson
Homer, NY
Sep 18, 2024
Love it
1890 House Museum
Annette Benson
Homer, NY
Sep 18, 2024
Love it
1890 House Museum
Annette Benson
Homer, NY
Sep 18, 2024
Love it.
1890 House Museum
Steve Connell
Theodore, AL
Sep 18, 2024
Owner
Same as above.
Jeff Johnson
Plymouth, MN
Sep 18, 2024
Too small, too wide and too few cartridge loops.
Could not get on.
Craig Legleiter
La Crosse, KS
Sep 17, 2024
Authentic Old West Vest
I really like this vest! It is very well made and looks good. I will be ordering more vests from here because they have a very good selection.
Matthew Kruchten
Ridgeland, WI
Sep 16, 2024
Gorgeous gun belt
The quality of these gun belts is way better than I thought. It's absolutely gorgeous. I have not been able to use it yet as I had to send it back for an exchange because I ordered the wrong size and it falls off without the gun in it. I would recommend this gun belt and holster combo to anyone looking for a nice addition to their revolver. I will say though don't follow their sizing chart though I ordered a 44 and probably needed a 40 I ordered a 38 for my exchange as I'm still loosing weight and figured it has 6-8 inches of adjustment. Hope this helps anyone that's really interested.
robert medved
Feilitzsch, DE
Sep 16, 2024
a classic
My brother and I wore shirts like this in the 1970s. I then saw it in a music video with Charley Crockett "The Valley" and we wanted this shirt too. It fits perfectly and is very good quality and not from China. Unfortunately we have to pay a lot of money for customs, freight and taxes. Nevertheless, we will order something again

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