Tuesday, October 7, 2008

1840's Print Dress


1845t50-2006AV6219, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A brown print dress from roughly 1845 to 1850.

Girl's Hats circa 1909


1909-M74_50_35, originally uploaded by Lady W.

Fashionable hats for girls from 1909.

1907 Worth Wedding Gown


1907-worthM57_12_2a-b, originally uploaded by Lady W.

An incredible Worth wedding dress circa 1907.

Petit Courier des Dames 1854


1854-768december, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A print of two lovely ladies in ballgowns dated 1854.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Robe à la Chemise dated 1790 to 1795


1790t95-M57_24_11, originally uploaded by Lady W.

An elegant dress dating from the late 18th century.

Girl's Dress circa 1876


1876-girlsdress_46_18_1-_2, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A charming girl's dress circa 1876.

Dark Blue Velvet,1880s


1880-sM86_413_3a-c, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A lovely dark blue velvet dress from the 1880s.

Wonderful Ballgown from 1867


1867t70-worthgold, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A wonderful Worth ballgown from roughly 1867.

1858 Day Dress


1858t60-2006AV6105, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A sweet purple patterned dress circa 1858-1860.

Pale Pink Ballgown circa 1820-1823


1820t23-2006AH0856, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A graceful gown dated approximately 1820.

Monday, September 29, 2008

1897 Young Lady's Dress


1897-M74_24_27a-b, originally uploaded by Lady W.

Dress for a young miss circa 1897.

1869 Fashion Plate


1869_red_bustle_lind, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A fashion plate depicting an early bustle dress, dated 1869.

House of Worth Gowns


1887t92-worth, originally uploaded by Lady W.

Two intricate Charles Frederick Worth ballgowns dated from 1887 to 1892. Photo is from the MET.

1870s Grey Bustle Dress


1874-5454, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A lovely grey dress circa 1874 from the McCord Museum.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Robe à la Française circa 1765


1765-MET_2001.472, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A beautiful robe à la française circa 1765, from the MET Costume Institute.

1828 Day Dress


1828-2006AV6217, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A cheerful day dress from 1828.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Blue Edwardian Walking Dress


1909t11-M85_160_3, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A sweet blue edwardian dress, circa 1909 to 1911.

1881 Girl's Dress


1881-girlsdress1999_46_22, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A girl's dainty dress from 1881.

1898 Millinery


1898-M74_50_12, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A lovely millinery plate from 1898.

Wedding Dress circa 1841


1841-weddingM83_231_21, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A very pretty 1841 wedding dress.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Gorgeous Green and White circa 1869


1869-2006AV6107, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A beautiful white and green dress circa 1869. This time was the transition period between the crinoline and the bustle.

Leg O'Mutton Sleeves


1829-M86_266_466, originally uploaded by Lady W.

An elegant trio of ladies from 1829.

Monday, September 22, 2008

1860s Brown and Blue Brocade


1860-M77_77_1, originally uploaded by Lady W.

Pretty blue and brown dress circa 1860.

Red Ball Gown 1807-11


1807t11-2006AV6210, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A beautiful red ball gown circa 1807 to 1811.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Fashion Plate circa 1847


1847-erprnt, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A German fashion plate from 1847.

1886 Bustle Dress


1886-59_13_1a-b, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A black and brown bustle dress circa 1886.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

1866 Wedding Dress


1866-M983.123.1.1-3, originally uploaded by Lady W.

A Victorian wedding dress circa 1866 from McCord Museum.

The Pelisse


1821-M86_266_314, originally uploaded by Lady W.

"Pelisse - An ankle-length, figure-fitting overcoat-dress... worn over lighter dress, and usually open in the front, for house or street wear from 1800-1870."
- "The Writers Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800s" by Marc McCutcheon