When we started our business in 1996, we had no clue where it would lead. We have been amazed and so blessed by the response to us and our clothing.  We have thoroughly enjoyed all of the events we attended and are so blessed by all of you who have followed and supported us over the years.  You became not just our customers, but our FRIENDS!  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Recently, we have both experienced some health issues that have caused us to realize that we can no longer function at our previous pace.  So, regrettably, we must slow down.  We have cut back the number of events to just our favorite ones, and will only attend those as our health allows at that time.

While we have discontinued some of our more labor intensive items, we will continue to provide the basic clothing items.  For men, that will be breeches, trousers, shirts, and waistcoats.  For ladies, it will be shifts, pettioats, short gowns, sleeved bodices, and a few gowns.  They will be available at events or by order if we have it in stock when you call.   We are no longer taking custom fit clothing orders.   Custom orders became to stressful.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND YOUR CONTINUED PATRONAGE!

About Us

Ft. Downing Trading Co. is a home based historical clothing business for  adults.  We do our own sewing using authentic patterns of 18th Century life, with special emphasis to the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War time periods. 

We take great pride in our work and take extra steps to assure that we turn out a quality garment. Our fabrics are selected to reflect period-correct styles and colors, and ALL fabrics are prewashed and dryed using the hottest settings possible. This insures you that your garment will not shrink the first time you laundry it. We double and triple stitch the stress points on all of our clothing.

Our goal is a satisfied customer. So, if you are not completely satisfied with the quality or fit, we want to know, and you may return it if not soiled or damaged for a replacement or a full refund.

Thanks for visiting our website.
LeRoy & Frances Sanders