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Last revision: May 17, 1998
Aardvark Adventures- P.O. Box 2449, Livermore, CA., 94550, (310)443-ANTS, (800)388-ANTS
Shi-sha mirrors, rayon thread, beads, feathers, tassel makers, antique buttons, metallic thread. Send $1 for catalog.
Alcone Company, Inc.-Paramount Theatrical Supplies, 5-49 49th Ave., Long Island City, NY., 11101 (718)361-8373
Carries celastic, theatrical make-up, foam latex, fabrics, dyes and wigs. Send $5 for catalog.
Algy Costumes and Uniform- P.O. Box 090490, 440 N.E. 1st Ave., Hallandale, FL., 33009, (305)457-8100
Custom costumes, hats, gloves, tiaras. Send $2 for catalog
Alteryears (formerly Raiments) - 3749 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA., 91107, (818)585-2994
Historical patterns from 24 companies. Corset kits and supplies, millinery patterns and supplies. Ready made hoops and bustles. Accessories and books. Catalog is $5 .
Amazon Drygoods-2218 E. 11th St.,Davenport, IA.,52803-3760 (800)798-7979
Excellent historical pattern catalog available with over 1,000 patterns from over 12 different companies. Catalog is $7.00. Historical Shoe catalog is $5.00. General Catalog includes books & supplies $3.
Amber Unicorn, INC.- d/b/a Donato's Fine Books, 2202 W. Charleston Blvd. #2, Las Vegas, NV., 89102, (702)384-5838)
Many books dealing with costumes, armor and related subjects. Will locate books for a 10% finders fee. Costumer's Guild members can receive a 10% discount. Write for free catalog.
Amcan Feather Co., Inc.-8344 Beverly Boulevard, Hollywood, CA, 90048 (213) 653-1508.
If you need feathers, they have 'em!
American Fencers Supply/The Armoury-1180 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103 (415)863-7911.
Manufactures replica swords and weapons. Catalog is Free!.
Artemis Imports-P.O. Box 68, Pacific Grove, CA.,93950 (408)373-6762.
Belly dance supplies and scarves. Imports from Morocco such as clothing, decorations, hohl, mush, brass and tapestries. Sequins, paillettes, trims and beads. Catalog is $2 (refundable with order). Pattern catalog is $2.
Atira's Fashions-3935 South 113th, Seattle, WA.,98168.
Middle-Eastern patterns for men and women. Import accessories. Catalog $4
Authentic Wardrobe- 12710 E. Wentworth Ct., Vail, AZ.,85641
Ready-made clothing and cloaks. Will do special orders.
BR Creations-P.O. Box 4201, Mountain VIew, CA.,94040 (415)961-5354.BRcorsets@aol.com
Specializing in custom Victorian corsets in a variety of fabrics and colors. Send $5 for catalog.
Bead Different- #7 West Quincy, Westmont, IL., 60559.
Beads, rhinestones, lycra, lame, trims etc.. Send $4 for catalog.
The Bead Shop- 177 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA.,94301. (800)99-BEADS.
Fancy beads & findings. Crystals, glass beads, ethnic beads, pearls, copper, carved stone. Catalog available.
Berman Leathercraft, Inc.- 25 Melcher St., Boston, MA., 02210-1599 (617)426-0870.
All kinds of leather and leathercraft tools. Send $3 for catalog (refunded with first order).
Black Prince Armory- 3232 Cobb Parkway #228, Atlanta, GA., 30339 (404)953-2649.
Chainmail armor and chain-and-crystal jewelry. Write for catalog and price list.
Blankenshield Armory- c/o Tournament Productions, 3854 Murry Hill Dr., La Mesa, CA., 91941
Send $4 for catalog.
Body Hangings- 835 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA., 70166, (504)524-9856
Cloaks.
Bon-Mar Textiles Inc.- 8448 St. Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2P 2M3. (514)382-2275
Plain and Print Lycra, glitterskin, wet-look cire, laces, nude-look, sequinned fabrics, metallics and mesch, chiffons, satin, braid, jewels, rhinestones, sequins, etc. Send $10 for catalog.
Brooks & Flynn, Inc. - Box 2639, Rohnert Park, CA.,94927-2639.
Dyestuffs. Catalog includes cloth samples of the Procion dye colors.
Cal Ideas- 111 S. Blakely St., Dunmore, PA.,18512 (800)962-4333.
Costume accessories, masks, wigs and wigmaking supplies. Write for free catalog.
California Millinery Supply Co.- 721 S.Spring St., Los Angeles, CA.,90014. (213)622-8746.
Largest millinery supply house in the L.A. Garment district. Write for extensive price list.
California Theatrical Supply- 132 Ninth St., San Francisco, CA., 94103-2603.
(415) 928-5824. Complete line of Kryolan brand make-up as well as alginate, wigs, beards, etc. Also wig making supplies, books on hairstyles, mask-making, and makeup. Also foam latex- 3 different types. Send $3 for catalog.
Cal-Mart Plating Co.- 404 W. 7th St., Suite 524, Los Angeles, CA., 90014, (213)623-6987
Specializes in plating of jewelry items. Gold, silver, rhodium, nickel and gun metal. Also electroplates goblets, plates, and metal props. Items can be shipped to them for a price quote. Call or write for more info.
Campbell's - see listing for HARPER HOUSE
Cementex Latex Corp.- 121 Varick St. ,New York, NY.,10013. (212)627-2727, (800)782-9056.
Sells latex rubber casting and molding compound. Can be used to make props and masks. Catalog $3.
Chain Maille Fashions- 1706 Norris Dr., Austin, TX.,78704-2808. (800)729-4094.
Lord Randolf simply makes THE BEST CHAIN MAILLE you have ever seen. Chainmail headbands, jeweled headpieces, coifs, bras, corsets, jewelry etc. He does beautiful work. Write or call for info.
Chicago Hair Goods Company- 428 S.Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL., 60605-1272 (312)427-8600
Make-up & supplies, dyes, wigs and wigmaking suppies, falls, beards, etc. Catalog free to wholesale customers, otherwise $5 (which is deductable from your order)
Cinema FX- 13120-B Saticoy St., N. Hollywood, CA., 91605, (818)765-5161
Special effects supply geared towards prosthetic work. Acrylics, adhesives, clays, foam latex, plaster bandages, ultracal, alginates, tools, supplies, videos. Free catalog.
Clowns by the Bunch-Box 207-2860 Main St., Beallsville, PA,. 15313 (412)632-3242,
Source of costumes for clowns, jugglers, magicians and other performers. Clown accessories and hats. Professional-quality wigs, noses and makeup.
Collector's Armoury, Inc.-P.O. Box 59, Alexandria, VA., 22313
Any type model gun imaginable. Also swords and knives. Real suits of armor and chainmaille. Send $3 for 40-page color catalog.
Costume Armour, Inc.- Shore Road, Box 325, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY., 12520 (914)534-9120
Manufactures theatrical armor of all periods, including swords, spears, shields, crowns and masks. Free catalog.
Creature Features-P.O. Box 1706, Kent, OH., 44240 (216)673-1275
Manufacturer of masks, make-up appliances, props and wigs. They also publish how-to make-up books. Send $1 for catalog (refundable with order)
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