… is a depiction of an actual woman who lived in Sundance, Wyoming.  The idea is to bring the high fashion ideals of the day which were centered in the southeast, to a western “low” fashion interpretation. The reason this is important is that in 1883 the United States was …

… depicts her REAL ancestor who was the sister of Daniel Boone – yes THAT Daniel Boone.  Her character’s story takes place in Kentucky, where her husband would leave her for years at a time, tramping through the backwoods with Daniel.  When she was eventually widowed, Hannah remarried and moved …

An original Gal… A woman begins as wife, mother, child, daughter.  When she picks up everything and travels across a vast land, she becomes a “pioneer”.  When she arrives, she is an “emigrant”, and when she puts down roots, she is a “settler”. Kristi’s character is all of these things. …

… one of the first Buffalo Gals, depicts Mary Pegram, a real Revolutionary War ancestor.  Mary was the daughter of an English nobleman who was hired by King George in the 1720’s to work with the Governor of what would become Dinwiddie County, Virginia, USA. A strapping young surveyor (aka …

One of our newest Buffalo Gals, Tiss steps into the ensemble originally created for Doty.  The interpretation is of a woman born and raised in the woods of New York state, whose father passes away, leaving her with an elderly mother and many siblings to raise alone. Having enjoyed sketching …

Silhouette’s Buffalo Gals are professional historical interpreters for hire.  To teach women’s history, get visibility, and to show people the quality of our work, we put on a “little show” for the Daughters of the American Revolution in Cody, Wyoming. MANY shows later, with more pending, the Gals are now …

… it had the same basic silhouette, same lovely fabrics and trims, and same lengths and drapes as whatever was in fashion at the time.  The main difference was the type of fabric, being breathable and of natural sources in Reform vs synthetics of high fashion – and – the …

We’ve been discussing the “counter fashion” movements within the Victorian Era.  We started with the Aesthetes, who emulated sensuality and mythological themes using gorgeous fabrics, colors, and imagery. Next is Reform, which comes from the medical community in attempt to get rid of corsets and make comfortable and sanitary garments …

… before tomorrow’s Historic Fashion Show in Cody Wyoming!  2-3:30 pm – 11 live models and one dummy. Hope to see you there!

… in 1895, a year after Mrs. Bloomer’s death, and almost 4 decades after she had suggested them. The trousers were now called bloomers, were adopted as suitable cycling wear for ladies. (Below: Illustration for an article in the 1880 edition of “The Girl’s Own Paper” which suggested that the …