"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

The Millinery accepts

The Millinery Sales and Return Policy

Free shipping on orders with Merhandise Totals of $100.

byzantine button
Byzantine Button

Buttons

  • Metal
  • Natural
  • Beaded

Clasps

  • Sew On
  • Clip On
  • Norwegian Pewter

antiquity clasp
Antiquity Clasp

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


Needle Art Implements

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

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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