An elegant trio of ladies from 1829.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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- 1897 Young Lady's Dress
- 1869 Fashion Plate
- House of Worth Gowns
- 1870s Grey Bustle Dress
- Robe à la Française circa 1765
- 1828 Day Dress
- Blue Edwardian Walking Dress
- 1881 Girl's Dress
- 1898 Millinery
- Wedding Dress circa 1841
- Gorgeous Green and White circa 1869
- Leg O'Mutton Sleeves
- 1860s Brown and Blue Brocade
- Red Ball Gown 1807-11
- Fashion Plate circa 1847
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2 comments:
Many fashion historians opine that the leg o'mutton sleeves of 1894-97 symbolized the new aggressiveness of women. Their existence in the late 1820s-1830s is interesting.
Particularly since the 1830s is considered part of the romantic era, where fragility in women is what was emphasized. One must wonder how much of that speculation on the part of fashion historians is just that - speculation. :)
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