The Revolution of July, 1830 — Fashions in Louis Philippe’s reign — Microscopical bonnets, called “bibis,” “cabriolets” — Variety of caps — Fashions of the Middle Ages and of the Renaissance — The stage — Historic costumes — Influence of Rachel, the actress — Greek and Roman fashions — Colours — Various designations of materials — Bedouin sleeves — Bonnets and head-dresses — Pamela bonnets — Novel eccentricities — Taglioni gowns, gathered “4 la Vierge,” laced “à la Niobe,” &c. — The “Sylvestrine” — Costumes to be worn on occasions of attempts on the king’s life — Bouquets for balls.
Tag: Victorian fashion
Play at Crockford’s Club 1843. Count D’Orsay calling a main.
Anecdotes of the camp, court, clubs and society, 1810-1860. By Captain Rees Howell Gronow.
France. Fashion during the Second Republic. 1848 to 1864.
France 19th century. Fashion during the Second Republic. 1848 to 1864. History of Fashion. Girondin mantles. Beaver bonnets. Kasawecks. Summer dresses. Jewellery.
Russian royal party in St. Petersburg. Victorian costumes period.
Russian royal party in St. Petersburg. Victorian costumes period 1874. Festivities in Russia. The Royal Party Skating on the English Quay, St. Petersburg. Royal party of Prince Alfred, Duke of… Read More
Head dresses in Victorian England
Different styles of head dresses in Victorian England 1854
American stage actress Maude Adams as Peter Pan 1905
American stage actress Maude Adams as Peter Pan 1905. Maude Adams, actually Maude Ewing Kiskadden Adams (1872-1953) was an American stage actress in the early 20th century. Her starring role… Read More
The Colliers’ Strike in South Wales. Tip Girls outside of a coal mine.
The Welsh Miners’ Strike of 1898 was an industrial dispute in south Wales.
Glamorous life in 1850. Fashions under the Restoration.
La vie Mondaine en 1850. Echoes of Bon Ton and of the life of fashion in 1850
The Lionesses and Fashionables by Octave Uzanne.
The Frenchwoman of the century; Fashions – Manners – Usages, by Octave Uzanne. Illustrations in water colours by Albert Lynch. Engraved in colours by Eugène Gaujean.
Parisian salon scene of the Second Empire.
Parisian salon scene of the Second Empire c. 1860. Parisiennes du Second Empire. Source: The Frenchwoman of the century; Fashions – Manners – Usages, by Octave Uzanne. Illustrations in water… Read More
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com