Civilized Styles in the Wild

Enter to win a copy of How the West Was Worn:

Bustles and Buckskins on the Wild Frontier

Annie Oakley

Among the most talent legendary trendsetter of the Old West was Annie Oakley.  Annie Oakley’s ability with a gun made her famous, but she also had a glowing reputation as a seamstress.  A  young  Annie was taught how to sew while living and working at an Ohio county home.  Her teacher, Mrs. Ira Eddington, recognized her talent for knitting and stitching, and encouraged the sharpshooter to make clothing for children and the elderly.  Throughout her life, Annie Oakley made most of the garment she wore.  She designed the costumes she wore in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, and sewed the detailed embroidery that lined the sleeves, bodice, and hem of each outfit.

To learn more about Annie Oakley and how other western figures dressed read

How the West Was Worn:  Bustles and Buckskins on the Wild Frontier