I'm a woman with a big head and a lot of hair. I've searched for 5 years now for a summer straw top hat that was large enough for me. Five years ago I purchased a wool felt top hat from a local men's hat store in my city, because I'd purchased a floor-length winter coat and felt that my old hats make me look like a mushroom. I wanted to extend the "tall" look of the coat with a long hat. I became so accustomed to wearing a top hat that I wanted a summer version. This has been quite a challenge to find. Usually, when I've found one in the past they were all too small. This one came in sizes, which was a huge plus for me. Once received, it's even better than I expected! The quality and the weave of the hat is smooth and elegant. I LOVE this hat! People stop me on the street, in admiration of any top hat I wear. It's a unique look for a woman and is becoming my personal trademark. I have 3 winter wool versions. After finding this one, I did locate another straw hat from a different company in a "natural" straw color. It was half the price, and although I do like the other one, this one from the Historical Emporium is very obviously of a higher quality. Very glad to have found you. Thank you for producing such a high-quality product! I'm now donating all of my other summer straw hats to charity!

IT WAS REALLY GREAT AND NICE TO TALK WITH, WILL BE BACK.

I received the blouse and when I tried it on, the shoulder seams were extremely rigid and so sharp they dug into my skin and was very uncomfortable. It felt like needles jabbing into my skin, and was downright painful so I knew I couldn't wear it. I immediately called and got a return label emailed to me, and sent it back in the original package. The customer service person was very professional and helpful, checked with someone and verified it was the manufacturer's issue so I would be refunded the entire amount. I was pleased with the service and hassle-free conversation.

My first order was shipped on the same day as ordered and delivered in two days. At first, I thought many items were a bit pricey, but after seeing the quality of the items ordered I was convinced it was certainly worth the cost to get quality items. I'm am extremely please with everything ordered and received so far. I will most certainly be purchasing additional items and highly recommend this site for quality period clothing. These products are the real deal, actual durable clothing and not just costume stuff.

I've purchase many items from the Historic Emporium and I've been pleased with all my purchases thus far .

Great stuff