Dressing up as Lizzie Borden for Halloween?

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The Victorian Trading Company has several wonderful Halloween costumes for sale. One of them is Lizzie Borden. Only $149.95, and it includes the axe!

Lizzie Borden Costume

This notoriously wicked woman is accessorized with the weapon that wiped out her unfortunate family in forty whacks. Includes: Authentic Victorian day dress in a mustard print featuring exaggerated poufed sleeves on the shirtwaist with antiqued metal buttons and pleated skirt back, authentic hat design with elastic chin strap and long netted veil, and of course, her trusty axe.

Extra large is sold out for Halloween.

These are extra creepy kewl.

Eerie Eleanor the Ghostly Victorian Costume

Her 19th c. spirit lingers with an ashen pallor. A oncelovely lace dress and bonnet appear to have accumulated a century of dust. Includes: Widebrim hat, ringlet curls and gown. $129.95

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Black Widow Costume

She feigns despair when the truth remains that disposable husbands are a sport and reliable source of income. Created from an historic pattern and millinery design dating to the Civil War. Includes: Mourning Bonnet, black rose and photo of the most recently deceased husband. One size.
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$ 159.95

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You can also choose from Madam of the Brothel, Tootsie Barroom Floozie, Calamity Jane, Ezmerelda the Gypsy Fortuneteller, the Wicked Witch of the West, Juliet, Jessie James, or Marie Antointette.

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Stefani Koorey

Dr. Stefani Koorey: PearTree Press, Theatre prof, Author, Historian, Librarian. Florida born, New England transplant.

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