French, English, and German fashion plates from 1819. All images come from the collection of the Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs. www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/francais/bibliotheque/ PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THESE IMAGES TO THE BIBLIOTHÈQUE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS. At a minimum, please link back to this Flickr set.

I designed this apron by looking at examples of similar aprons in drawings, books, and magazines from the 1890s-1900s. Often referred to as ...

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Find great deals on 'Lady with a Dove: Madame Loeser' Giclee Print by John Brett at AllPosters.com, with fast shipping, easy returns, and custom framing options you'll love!

Jane’s other day dress is dark grey, with a pattern of small polka dots which, on closer observation, are revealed to be a tiny floral print. This is the dress she wears during a rather pivot…

a gallery curated by Ann Longmore-Etheridge

Elizabeth Custer was the very independent wife of the famous Major General George A. Custer who traveled west after the Civil War. “Libbie” rode with the Seventh Cavalry beside her husband and othe…

Some lovely illustrations from various issues of Barbie Bazaar magazine, mostly ads for doll shops. Most of the art is only signed with initials so I do not know the name of the artists.

There are lots of conspiracy theories and myths in all areas of life, including fashion, hygiene, relationships, etc. It can be hard to tell what the reality was for earlier periods, but the 19th century is open to our eyes due to the invention of photography. On the photos below, you’ll see the fashion trends and typical appearance of the mid-19th-century men and women in Britain. We think that the most interesting thing about these photos are pretty and elegant female hairstyles. But it’s up to you what details of their appearance to notice and appreciate.

Bathing suit, 1858 US, Harper's Magazine

Peterson's Magazine, March 1864. NYPL Digital Gallery.

Dr Mackenzie, Mrs Garston and Mrs Wylie [Group 170]

Vintage Skirt size: small  measurements: waist: 28” height: 42”

This is a SEWING PATTERN! Not a completed garment! Also please read the pattern back carefully and compare your measurements to the pattern sizing! Every pattern maker's sizing can be different! Don't 'assume' your pattern size and order the wrong item! This pattern is now OUT OF PRINT M6911 - OOP Misses' Bolero, Corset, Skirt and Overskirt Bolero has front extending into collar, fold-back front facing, sleeves gathered at cap, and purchased frog closure. Corset has seam detail, boning, back bands with lacing, and topstitching. Floor-length skirt has princess seams, slight train and back zipper. Overskirt has underlined back, pleats, gathers, stay, hand tacking forming drape, and side continuous lap and snap closing. All are lined. A, B: Close-fitting. C, D: Waistband. A, C, D: Purchased trims. B, C, D: Shaped hemline, lining side shows on C, D. I think McCall's has decided to become the 'Go-To' maker for Victorian era/Steampunk sewing patterns! Especially since Butterick and Simplicity have already discontinued many of their former vintage style patterns. This pattern features a Bolero Jacket, Corset, Skirt and an Over-Skirt. As the numerous photos below show, it has a lot of various style options for both long and short skirts. Great for Steampunk or for Wild Wild West Saloon girls too! Two Size Options/Variations available: Size A5 - Sizes: 6 - 8 - 10 - 12 - 14 (USA Small - Large) Size E5 - Sizes: 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 (USA Large - 2X) New and Uncut Original Retail Price: $18.95 ***************** Tired of sellers that can’t be bothered to take the time to write a proper and CORRECT item description and provide detail photographs of their items? Check my store and feel secure knowing that the item you buy from me will arrive “As Described”! · Reminder: You are buying a SEWING PATTERN – NOT a completed garment! 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B80-S62; 1862 Sheer (or not) Waist 8-piece pattern includes Perleine.  The lower portion of the sweeping sleeves may be detachable as a jockey.  Part of a Victorian series of patterns with the former TheBarringtonHouse.org, these patterns are according to today's sizing standards.   3/8" seams are allowed. Originally circulated March 24, 1862 in La Mode Illustrée; this is the latest from Paris!  This Waist is especially intended for spring and summer dresses.  It compliments skirts of light taffeta, or barége (a sheer of leno which is an open, gauzy weave).  When made in printed muslin, one wears the small square Pelerine over the Waist.  For a more formal occasion, one wears the Waist without the Pelerine, but when cut in tulle or muslin, it particularly suits young girls as formalwear.  The Waist buttons in the front and each seam of the Waist is boned.  The armholes, seams and edges of the waist are trimmed with piping.  The sleeve is composed of two loose sections, trimmed with two small rows of 1-1/2” bias or straight ruching, and attach to a flat (un-gathered) jockey (Lower Sleeve Section), which is also trimmed to match.  All of the sleeve seams can be trimmed with a narrow, un-gathered wide lace when the dress is in printed muslin, or simply hem the bottom of the sleeve when the dress is in taffeta.  An under-WAIST is made from part of the pattern (as marked) when the Waist is made sheer. The Pelerine is trimmed with narrow or wide lace when cut in printed muslin to match the Waist and it is buttoned in front.  When cut in taffeta or non-sheers, the Pelerine is finished with facings. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Muslin, linen, faille, taffeta, tulle, berége, light or sheer wool, printed cottons, novelty or sheer cottons, Mousseline Imprimée (an open weave silk muslin). The Civil War skirt IS NOT INCLUDED, but simple instructions are given to fashion one with yardage charts given.  The finished example shown is in silk/cotton sheer organdy. Sizes: Size set A fits 10-18 (32-1/2" to 40" bust, 25" to 32" waist, 34-1/2" to 42" hip). Size set B fits 20-28 (42" to 50" bust, 34" to 44" waist, 44" to 53" hip).