Miller-Campbell Costume Service

Dave Miller began the Dave Miller Costume Shop in 1923 in downtown Milwaukee. Mr. Miller was fond of saying he began with one sewing machine and 2 bolts of fabric, one red and one white, to make Santa Claus outfits. After the firm experienced significant growth, the business was relocated to Jackson Street, next to the old Skylight Theatre. During performances, the actors would use the sewing room as a dressing room. Mr. Miller was involved with all the local theatre firms, both professional and amateur. In 1965, due to urban development, Dave had to relocate and moved into the Third Ward District, to the George Ziegler & Co. Candy factory building.