Fashion Plates

Fashion Plate, ‘Dinner Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, April 1, 1825, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

Fasion of 1780's

This is the third and final post on the construction of my Raspberry Mint Sorbet bustle dress completed back in May If you’re just joining now, here’s the first post, about the skirts, …

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As I discussed in my Everyday Edwardian overview, the best way to bring a bit of Edwardian style into your day-to-day life is best to take your cues from a current Edwardian-era drama. In this case, it’s the first two … Continue reading →

Part of the appeal of watching period shows like Mad Men and Downton Abbey that happen over the course of many years is observin

These Victorian designs feature magazine fashion plates and other drawings and illustrations from 1850-1899.

The July 1914 issue of McCall’s magazine coincided with the start of World War I. From this point on, there were many changes in women’s fashion as

1870s fashion

See a fascinating collection of Antique Fashion Plates! A variety of fashionable 1800 and early 1900 Dresses! Vintage Ladies Fashion pictures.