This is a great piece! I am looking forward to wearing it with my new Cotton Twill Walking Skirt. The ivory color is deeper and nicer than the photo implies. As the other reviews state: this blouse is not breathable. I am not bothered by this since my California Gold Rush "living history" day will be hosted outside in the autumn and I think that this blouse will be very comfortable in that setting.

The blouse was beautifully made. The fit is excellent, and the look authentic. I had to return the product, though, as it was too heavy -- or coarse --a fabric for what I needed. That's nothing against this blouse itself.

I volunteer at a local museum 2 days/week. This blouse is perfect for the "Little House on the Prairie" look I wanted. Needs ironing, but the material is really nice, size as stated (!), and very comfortable. I love the ivory/ecru color as well. I can even wear outside the museum. Really happy with this purchase and service of Historical Emporium.

I ordered a large although I usually wear a medium, because some reviews stated the shoulders were narrow. The large fit just right. The cotton fabric is soft but sturdy, and the trim is lovely. I wore it with the black walking skirt for our Heritage Festival and received many complements.

The blouse is well made and of a slightly heavier than expected Peruvian cotton. Ivory can be an relatively undefined color. This blouse is a very pale soft butter yellow. The cuffs and the button placard have subtle same color detailing. The blouse was purchased to wear while I work temporarily for a living museum. It looks the part. Based on the sizing descriptions given and with a 42 in. bust measurement, I purchased a large . It fits well across the chest and back with no restrictions. The arm holes, at the time I received the blouse felt a little restrictive, but as I've worn the blouse they have not bothered me. Occasionally, though I am still a little conscious of the cut there. - this is the reason for the 4 and not 5 star. The blouse is laundered with everything else I own - there has been no shrinkage. Nor has it required ironing. (Yea!) The blouse looks great, and works well for my 1870's pioneer world. When my stint at the museum is over after tourist season, this is a blouse that I will to continue to wear in my 21st century life.

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.

I love it, well made and simple but beautiful with the delicate lace. We have an 1839's homestead at the park we volunteer at so I will make recommendations to use your company.

Just what I was looking for. I don't do reenactments, but wear this whenever I please and get compliments all the time.

This blouse is lovely. The quality of the fabric and workmanship is great. I would not hesitate to order again.

This is a fabulous, well-made blouse that I imagine is fairly close in design to an original work blouse, though possibly those would have been linen. I am very happy with the fit, that was according to the chart very accurate, too.

Love the fit and it looks great!

They're just what I needed for back woods rum runner look!

Noble Rey Brewing has an amber lager called Steampunk and I've been searching for shirts to wear at our brewery events. This is perfect!!

I ordered this shirt, expecting the color on the screen. I thought it was black when I first opened it -- it's the darkest Navy ever! Other than that and the exceptionally long sleeves, it's good.

I bought a M and it fit perfectly. I'm 5'3" and weigh 132 lbs. The material feels authentic! No polyesters, just a thick cotton. It does need ironing, of course. It says it's made in Peru. Very good quality. I feel comfortable in it. I am a docent to a museum for which I have to dress Victorian style. This blouse works perfectly.

I received the shirt but returned it, wasn't what I thought. The color is great but it had more of a denim feel to it. Customer service was quick to respond with acknowledging the return and refund and I thank you for that. I have ordered many times with your company and love most of what I have received and will continue to purchase from you.

Good quality product. It was too small in the chest for me, but that is a common problem I have. I am tall and busty. It fit my friend perfectly. She is shorter but also busty. She is a little smaller than I am. I gave her the blouse. The color is true to the picture and the fabric was not thin by any means. It will make a perfect fall and winter top.

This shirt fit as expected. Nice medium weight material with slight puff shoulders, high neckline and banded cuffs. Dark Burgundy and went well with the dark red vest that I also ordered.

Overall, I like the style and the material (cotton). Still trying to work out the best size. Even though I measured carefully and ordered according to the sizing chart, the shirt runs much smaller, esp shoulders and armholes. Consider ordering at least one size up if your height and weight are proportional. I like to layer clothing, so am now ordering two sizes up and hope the fit is ok.

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.