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"Millinery" - The traditional millinery
shop was a shop of a thousand things derived from the Latin prefix "mill."
Another possible origin of the word milliner is from "Milaner" meaning
a person from Milan, Italy; or a person who imported goods from Milan.
The earliest documentation we have found of a millinery shop in the
American Colonies is the Margaret Hunter Shop in Colonial Williamsburg
which was established in 1767.
Today The Millinery
continues the tradition of filling a shop with a thousand things. We
cater to specific consumer needs, offering top quality and hard-to-find
sewing supplies and reproduction needle art implements. Michelle Mahoney
Beck, designer and owner of The Millinery, is proud to follow in the
footsteps of craftswomen such as Margaret Hunter (of Colonial Williamsburg) and many other women unknown to history .
Michelle is the one you'll talk to if you call, the one who will pack
your order, look for the items you need, etc., etc.
Our internet site is our
catalog. We do not have a printed version.
home/studio/warehouse - not open to public
Lititz, Pennsylvania
The Millinery at www.ByMichelle.com
Frequently Asked Questions and
Their Answers
Shipping Rates
What is Gauffered Velvet
Historical Notes
Links to our Friends
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Free shipping on orders with Merhandise
Totals of $100.
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Byzantine Button
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Buttons
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| Clasps
- Sew On
- Clip On
- Norwegian Pewter
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Antiquity Clasp
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Fidelio and Figaro Velvet
-Fine velvet made in USA
Thread - Mettler
Metrosene Plus
Patterns -
discontinued items
Ostrich Plumes
- Great for hats, fans, & centerpieces - WHILE
SUPPLIES LAST
Clover Reproductions
- Quality tread
cutting tools, reasonably priced
Wood
Needlecases -Beautiful,
secure needle cases, made by a friend in Lancaster Co., PA.
Heritage Crafts
- Fine, hand crafted sewing tools made in the
USA.
Bodkins - Everyone everywhere needs one of these
Thimbles -
Beautiful collectible and functional
- while supplies last
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Velvet Finery - now
at MM BECk.com
Please join me at my new web site to find
all my glorious Art-to-Wear items including bags, hats, pouches,
capes and scarves. All of these items are one-of-a-kind and
handmade by Michelle in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
These are the things I
make when I need a break from velvet -
nearly all one-of-a-kind items...
Ratti-Kin - Just your average larger than life
rattie friends.
Tote Bags
- Functionality with flare. Earth friendly
alternatives to plastic and paper gift and grocery bags.
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861-0448 (M-F - 9 am till 5pm EST)
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