The Holidays are upon us, and for those of us who love and know a lovely femme history lover, yet may be at a bit of a loss as to what to get them. Here is a little bit of a cheat sheet for gift buying, with 10 gifts for the female reenactor under $30





                                                                                   Heather Sheen Earrings

$24 Amethyst earrings, and are well documented as being period correct. And lets be honest, what lady doesn’t love a little bling in her life. These demure little gems are the perfect gift.Made by the beautiful Miss Sheen, these sweet accessories are a sight to behold.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/240526686/genuine-amethyst-earrings-gold-plated?ref=shop_home_active_1








Amazon dry goods silk stocking

$20 for a 100% silk stockings. I own a pair of these and lets just say they feel like luxury! Definately bit more fancy than your typical wool or cotton camp stockings.
http://www.amazondrygoods.com/categories/clothing/stockings.html







Originals by Kay  Headdress
$25-$30 Kay Gnagey has some lovely headdresses in the Originals by Kay shop. Adds a little touch of eleggance to any outfit. Each headdress is handmade, so no two are the same!













       

Treasure from the UK tea cup and saucer set.

$10-$25 perhaps nothing is more romantic than getting up, sitting on your daise, and taking a sip from a tea cup as you watch the world go by.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/treasuresfromtheuk?ref=l2-shop-info-avatar








American Heritage Chocolate Bars

$13-$35 Want a taste of the past literally? As a lady I can tell you right now that chocolate and history is a great combination! This stuff is amazing and is based on a recipe going back to the 1700’s, Can I get a yum!

https://www.americanheritagechocolate.com/products/tasting-squares









Abundance Recycled Reproduction Lady’s magazines

$10 A reproduced ladies magazine from the mid-victoiran era. Why go to a secondary source when you can read the same publications as the women from the civil war era.
















Ensembles of the Past Buckles

$14.50 For a brass reproduction belt. Good for the eras 1825-1870








Creative Cockades by Heather Sheen

$20-$30 Perhaps one of the more overlooked types of adornation is the lovely cockade. Each is handmade by another member of the Sheen family, and is completely documented for period accuracy. These can also be customized https://creativecockades.ecwid.com/









                                                                                  Patterns

$10-$30 Patterns! Why buy something when you can make it by hand yourself? Amazon drygoods has an amazing selection from multiple makers.
http://www.amazondrygoods.com/categories/historic-patterns/womens/civil-war-1861-1865.html









Pinner Apron

For a bit more of a practical gift, the pinner apron never fails. I use these all they time. It acts as a pot holder, hand towel, fan, and keeps your dress clean. These are amazing and I have been known to occasionally wear these just around the house that's how handy they are. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/80109749/custom-orders-for-pinner-or-bib-apron?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pinner+apron&ref=sr_gallery-1-40


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