United*American Costume Company — Vintage Costume Rentals for the Motion Picture Industry

NEW Made To Orders!

by United*American Costume on June 20, 2017

Here’s a little peek of our latest Made To Orders:

: 1890’s Reversible Evening Capelette – Side 1

: 1890’s Reversible Evening Capelette – Side 2

: 1880’s Bustle Dress Model: Polly Gregory Cutter/draper & construction: Laurel Taylor

: 1850’s Silk Day Dress Model: Tanya Hribal Cutter/draper & construction: Laurel Taylor

: 1810 Evening Dress Cutter/draper & construction: Laurel Taylor

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“Hell On Wheels” Wardrobe Now Available

by United*American Costume on February 22, 2016

Announcing Our Newest Acquisition: The full wardrobe from all five seasons of the award-winning TV series HELL ON WHEELS – over 11,000 western and military costumes and accessory pieces from the 1800’s for men, women & children…

Here’s a sneak peek. . .

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Recent Purchases – Winter 2015

by United*American Costume on January 20, 2016

Here are some of the hats we acquired back in December from the Milena Canonero Collection

: Milena Canonero Collection – Ladies Hats

: Milena Canonero Collection – Ladies Hats

: Milena Canonero Collection – Ladies Hats

: Milena Canonero Collection – Ladies Hats

: Milena Canonero Collection – Ladies Hats

: Milena Canonero Collection – Boy’s Hats

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Completed Made To Orders

by United*American Costume on May 28, 2015

See some of the items our talented Tailors in the Made To Order department have created lately…

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: 1770’s Gown

: Early 1900’s 2 piece tan/striped wool suit

: Early 1900’s dark brown wool 2 piece suit with applique lace

: 1906 Brown Wool Boucle Check Suit

: 1900’s Tan Print Cotton Dress

: 1900’s Tan Herringbone Suit

: 1900’s Ball Gown – Blue and Black Striped Tissue Silk

: 1900’s Ball Gown – Blue and Silver Jacquard

: 1900’s Ball Gown – Burgandy with Beaded Lace Inlay

: 1890’s Ballgown – Yellow Brocade

: 1890’s Ballgown – Yellow Brocade

: 1890’s Ballgown – Yellow Brocade

: 1870’s Bustle Dress

: 1870’s Bustle Dress

: 1920’s Beaded Cocktail Dress

: Early 1900’s Visiting/Business Attire

: 1920’s Cocktail Dress

: 1920’s Cocktail Dress

: 1930’s Evening Dress

: 1930’s Evening Dress

: 1930’s Evening Dress

: 1930’s Evening Dress

: 1930’s Evening Dress

: 1930’s Silk Evening Gown

: 1960’s Cocktail Suit

: 1930’s Suit – Beige Silk w/ Dark Slub

: 1900’s Dress

: 1900’s Dress

: Ladies’ Dress – 1903

: Ladies’ Gown – 1914

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“Boardwalk Empire” Wardrobe Now Available

by United*American Costume on May 28, 2015

A few of the ladies items now available from the award winning HBO series “Boardwalk Empire”

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Recent Purchases – Winter 2013

by United*American Costume on February 3, 2014

Recently Purchased – Over 5,000 pieces of men’s, women’s, children’s & military from the television series “Copper.”

Here’s a quick look at some of the items now available for rental…

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: 1860’s – 1870’s Civilian – Rough Immigrant (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Civilian – Rough Immigrant (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Civilian – Rough Immigrant (3)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Civilian (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Civilian (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit w/ Bowler (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit w/ Bowler (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit w/ Overcoat

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit & Tophat

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit & Tophat (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit w/ Bowler (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit w/ Bowler (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Four Button Suit w/ Caped Overcoat

: 1860’s – 1870’s Formal – Tail Suit (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Formal – Tail Suit

: 1860’s – 1870’s Formal – Tail Suit w/ Overcoat

: 1860’s – 1870’s – Overcoat

: 1860’s – 1870’s Civilian – Rough (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Civilian – Rough (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit w/ Overcoat (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit w/ Overcoat (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Civilian – Rough Immigrant (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Civilian – Rough Immigrant (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit w/ Derby (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit w/ Derby (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit w/ Overcoat (1)

: 1860’s – 1870’s – P.A Suit w/ Overcoat (2)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Girls – Ballgown & Jacket (Periwinkle blue embroidered silk)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Girls – Ballgown & Hoop Skirt (Blue silk taffeta w/ plaid trim)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Girls – Better Dress Walking Suit (two piece cotton dress w/ purple velvet caped jacket & cinch belt)

: 1860’s – 1870’s Girls – Cotton Dress & Cropped Wool Sweater. Wool mitts & Wool/Tweed Short Coat.

: 1860’s – 1870’s Girls – Organza & Silk Gowns w/ Cinch Belt & Bustle Bow. (left = front, right = back)

: Pouch Bags – Assorted Wool & Cotton; Decorative Patterns

: Girl’s Uniforms – (left) Wool Dress (15ct.) w/ Cream Linen Pinafore (37ct.) + Cream Cotton Cap & (right) Black & Grey Wool Dress (22 ct.) w/ Matching Short Cape (2ct.)

: 1870’s Asian Inspired Dress Ensemble

: 1860’s Caped Evening Coat w/ Beaded Pouch Bag

: 1860’s Velvet Beaded Winter Dress

: 1870’s Asian Inspired Bustle Dress Set

: 1860’s Taffeta Zouave Jacket, Skirt and Belt Set

: 1860’s Ballgown

: 1860’s Ballgown w/ Fancy Coat

: 1860’s Ballgown w/ Fancy Coat

: 1860’s Fancy Day Dress

: 1860’s Traveling Outfit w/ Jacket Options

: 1860’s Ballgown w/ Lace Sleeve

: 1860’s Ballgown Paired with Hooded Evening Cape

: 1840’s Ballgown

: 1860’s Fancy Dress Set w/ Pouch Bag and Shawl

: 1860’s Sewn Chevron Pattern Day & Evening Wear Options

: 1860’s Ballgowns

: 1860’s Winter Traveling Outfit

: 1860’s Inspired Wedding Gown

: 1870’s Bustle Wedding Dress

: 1870’s Wedding Gown (Close Up) w/ Veil

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Men’s Wardrobe From the 1940s

by Diana on December 20, 2013

1. This businessman’s two-piece suit from the 1940s features a single breasted pin stripe with a notch lapel. A small crown, wide brim Fedora and black leather Oxfords with a plain toe help complete this better dress ensemble for a man of this era. This type of suit was used in films such as The Pianist and Pearl Harbor.

2. This casual civilian look for a man in the 1940s includes a leisure jacket, pleat front slacks, brown cap toe Oxfords and a small crown, wide brim Fedora. This look was featured in the film Chinatown.

3. Formal dinner attire for a man in the 1940s might include this double breasted peak lapel tuxedo jacket worn with pleat front tuxedo pants with satin side stripe. Patent leather Oxfords finish the look. Tuxedos of this type were used in films such as The Pianist, Pearl Harbor, The Godfather and Gangster Squad.

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Men’s Wardrobe from the 1700s

by Diana on December 12, 2013

1. This pirate costume featuring a tricorn hat, colonial jacket, breeches and cavalier boot from 1720s to the 1760s reflects the looks depicted in the motion picture, Hook.

2. This naval officer uniform dating from the 1760s to the 1780s includes a fore & aft hat, an officer’s tunic, breeches and Farrell top boots. This look was featured in the films Master & Commander and Mutiny on the Bounty.

3. A middle class boy in the 1760s to the 1770s would have worn clothing such as this tricorn hat, short colonial jacket, breeches and buckle shoes. This type of costume was used in films such as John Adams and Sleepy Hollow.

4. A middle class man in the 1760s to the 1770s would have worn clothing such as this tricorn hat, short colonial jacket, breeches and buckle shoes. Costumes of this type were used in the films John Adams and The Patriot.

5. A militia man or mercenary during the 1760s to 1770s would have worn clothing of this type, including a trimmed tricorn hat, double breasted colonial jacket, breeches and buckle shoes. This is an example of the look seen in the films, John Adams, 1776 and Last of the Mohicans.

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Testimonial from Janie Bryant, Costume Designer

by Diana on October 21, 2013

United*American has made my designs come to life for both Deadwood and Mad Men. The construction and quality of their work is impeccable. I am constantly in awe of their magnificent selection of period costumes, and I can’t imagine working on any project without them.

Janie Bryant
Costume Designer

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2013 Emmy Awards for Costume Design

by Diana on September 27, 2013

Outstanding Costumes for a Movie, Miniseries or Special

American Horror Story: Lou Eyrich, Costume Designer; Marcy Lavender, Costume Supervisor

Parade’s End – Part 3: Sheena Napier, Costume Designer; Jenna McGranaghan, Costume Supervisor

Phil Spector: Debra McGuire, Costume Designer; Lorraine Calvert, Assistant Costume Designer

The Girl: Diana Cilliers, Costume Designer; Melissa Moritz, Assistant Costume Designer

Behind the Candelabra: Ellen Mirojnick, Costume Designer; Robert Q. Mathews, Costume Supervisor (Winner)

Killing Lincoln: Amy Andrews Harrell, Costume Designer; Renee Jones, Costume Supervisor

Outstanding Costumes for a Series

Boardwalk Empire: John Dunn, Costume Designer; Lisa Padovani, Co-Costume Designer; Maria Zamansky, Assistant Costume Designer

Downton Abbey Episode 4: Caroline McCall, Costume Designer; Dulcie Scott, Costume Supervisor

The Borgias – The Gunpowder Plot: Gabriella Pescucci, Costume Designer; Uliva Pizzetti, Costume Supervisor; Gabor Homonnay, Costume Supervisor (Winner)

Game of Thrones: Michele Clapton, Costume Designer; Alexander Fordham, Assistant Costume Designer; Chloe Aubry, Assistant Costume Designer

Once Upon a Time – Queen of Hearts: Eduardo Castro, Costume Designer; Monique McRae, Assistant Costume Designer

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United*American Costume Company
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Please note: costume rental is for the motion picture and television industry only, no private rentals.

NEW Made To Orders!

“Hell On Wheels” Wardrobe Now Available

Recent Purchases – Winter 2015

Completed Made To Orders

“Boardwalk Empire” Wardrobe Now Available

Recent Purchases – Winter 2013

Men’s Wardrobe From the 1940s

Men’s Wardrobe from the 1700s

Testimonial from Janie Bryant, Costume Designer

2013 Emmy Awards for Costume Design

Outstanding Costumes for a Movie, Miniseries or Special

Outstanding Costumes for a Series

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