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Welcome to Costume Historian HQ!
Here you can discover the work of costume historian Gillian Stapleton.
Gillian researches and creates museum replica period costumes for stately homes, heritage sites and national organisations such as the National Trust and English Heritage. She also delivers presentations on the social history of fashion, which all feature her exquisite replica garments alongside original items from her extensive collection.
Coming soon to the website: patterns, (many taken from Gillian’s original items), kits, merchandise and gifts, and our own Amazon shop for DVDs and books!
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