Historic Women's Fashion

Early 20th century clothing styles including elegant gowns, hats, and corsets, showcasing distinct patterns and intricate designs.

Ladies drinking at a fashionable milliner's establishment in London. Date: 1871

Early 20th century fashion advertisement for August Fashions. Smart house gown, For the moors, New hats. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Prostitution, a lesbian brothel where two women clashed out of jealousy, c. 1800, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Fashions for December, 1858. 'Dress of green droguet, spotted with black velvet. The dress has two skirts and both have side trimmings, formed of rows of black velvet...The corsage, which fits closely to the figure, is pointed at the waist...The sleeves are wide, slit open at the inner part of the arm, and set in large plaits at the shoulder. The under sleeves consist of large puffs of muslin...Bonnet of grey terry, trimmed with groseille-coloured velvet...Ball Costume: Robe of white tarletane, with two flounces...Over the flounced robe is a tunic...gathered up at intervals in festoons, fixed

PARIS FASHIONS FOR AUGUST, FRANCE, 1867

Fashion pictures from 1916. The Nordic Company. Nordic

Woman's toilette for a spring dance, Madame Coussinet design, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 18, April 30, 1882.

Paris Fashions for February, 1856. 'Robe of white moiré antique...Low corsage, à bretelles; short sleeves...closed by a wristband, whence comes a small lace flounce ruché. Coiffure as cache peigne...forming a bandeau upon the hair. Robe of white crape with seven bouillons of black crape, ornamented with small choux en violettes de Parme...The edge of the half-skirt is trimmed with three rows of white crisped silken fringe, No. 4. Corsage décolleté...The front of the corsage is formed of a square of white velvet epingle. Short sleeves bouillons trimmed with fringe...Hea

Ladies drinking at a fashionable milliner's establishment in London. Date: 1871

Japanese clothing, Tokyo, Japan. Old 19th century engraved illustration Travel to Japan by Aime Humbert from El Mundo en La Mano 1879

Satin and Brocade ball toilette, faye ball toilette, satin dinner toilette, cashmere dressing gown, Damascus dress, Madame Delaunay designs, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 6, February 8, 1880.

MODA FRANCESA SIGLO XIX- LITOGRAFIA. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION, FRANCE.

Fashion in Berlin, ee Krole, e Reifrock or hoop skirt is e undergarment for woman that was worn various eras to give the skirt ee fashionable shape. Se name of the Tudor period was colourgale, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Germany, Europe

Mrs. Isabella Mattocks as Princess Catherine in "Henry V.". Isabella Mattocks was born Isabella Hallam, daughter of Lewis Hallam who later started a theatrical dynasty in America. Isabella was considered a "universal and judicious" actress.. Copperplate engraving from "Bell's Shakespeare" published by John Bell, London, 1775. Drawn by James Roberts.

fashion ladie's fashion 19th century spring 1883 Germany contemporary wood engraving,

Women waiting for stage coaches in Paris, 1839. Women in lace bonnets, shawls and wide-sleeved dresses. The courtyard of the Messageries Nationales diligences. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898.

1870s DRAWING OF LADYS FASHIONS TWO WOMEN STANDING ON A VERANDA FROM THE JUNE 1877 DEMORESTS MONTHLY MAGAZINE - ko4268 NAW001 HARS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS INSPIRATION ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSWOMAN DRESSES SUCCESS SELLING PATTERNS STYLES STRATEGY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NETWORKING CHOICE EXCITEMENT KNOWLEDGE RECREATION SUCCESSFUL PRIDE OPPORTUNITY TO OCCUPATIONS CONCEPTUAL MONTHLY 1870s ESTABLISHED PARLOR STYLISH BUSINESSWOMEN CURTIS DIY 1860 ARBITER CREATIVITY DRESSMAKING FASHIONS INVENTOR MID-ADULT MID-ADULT WOMAN MILLINER ORDINARY YOUNG ADULT WOMAN 1877

The new foyer at the Theatre Francais, 1863. Portrait of Mme. de R. Woman in cream crinoline dress with purple mantle, bonnet with yellow ribbon. New foyer in the Comedie Francaise by Prosper Chabrol with marble statue of Voltaire. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898.

A group of showgirls showing their legs at an 'audition'. 'Shakespeare' spells ruin, but 'legs' mean dividends. Date: 1871

The lightning-hat ladies in Paris in 1778

PARIS FASHIONS FOR MARCH, 1868

Women wearing Empire style dresses, 1804-1805, history of fashion, France, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 285, August 12, 1848.

Paris fashions for June, 1869. 'Fig. 1. Costume Lavallière, in pale almond-coloured mohair, with the short under jupe trimmed with a plaited flounce of rich brown silk...The second jupe, which has a bouffant, is bordered by a narrow flounce...and over this falls a third short skirt, festooned at the sides, where hang small pointed basques, terminating the tight casaque, which is ornamented behind with a bow...The bonnet, of black lace, has a high fronton...Fig. 2. Morning robe, of white and blue striped silk, the bottom of the skirt...bordered with lilac satin. The form of the jacket...wi

Especially designed to create proper balance for the figure through changing proportions, and is capable of the necessary expansion without removal of any fastening. Date: 1920

Costumes Persian lords in 1666, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.

MODA FEMENINA - S XIX. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION, FRANCE.

Paris fashions for March, 1868. 'Fig. 1. Robe à demi-traine, in...striped silk, gathered at the back, and having high corsage, trimmed with a narrow guipure edging and tight sleeves...A rose-coloured bow with ends ornaments each shoulder. The waistband, which is likewise of rose-coloured taffeta, is tied behind with a double bow...Fig. 2. Toilette de promenade, in Indian poult-de-soie, of the shade known as "Bismarck malade." Pardessus in black cashmere, vandyked at the edges...trimmed with black guipure and jet ornaments, and having large jet buttons up the centre front. Chapea

1850s ENGRAVING OF WOMEN'S FASHIONS FROM HARPER'S MAGAZINE CIRCA 1853

Mockery of Paris Fashion in 1827, France, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Costumes from the Fancy-Dress Ball, in Aid of the Royal Academy of Music, 1856. '...superb dresses worn by those members of the female aristocracy...The Countess of Jersey as "Night": dress of dark blue over black, powdered with silver stars, and a veil of dark blue and silver...on her head a wreath of diamond stars; Lady Clementia Villiers, attendant star of "Night":...a light blue tulle dress, spangled with silver stars, and a large diamond star on her forehead; The Duchess of Manchester as "Cybele":...dress of the finest white barege de cachmere, embroidered wi

Engraving depicting the Paris Fashion for December. Left to right: Visiting Dress, Walking Dress, Evening Dress. Dated 1860

Girls' coats for ages 4-6, girls' coat for ages 5-7, Madame Rossignon designs, France, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 45, November 14, 1869.

FINE FEATHERS MAKE FINE BIRDS

1870s DRAWING FROM DEMORESTS MONTHLY MAGAZINE TWO WOMEN STANDING IN PARLOR WEARING DRESSES AND HATS - ko4267 NAW001 HARS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS INSPIRATION ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSWOMAN DRESSES SUCCESS SELLING PATTERNS STYLES STRATEGY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NETWORKING CHOICE EXCITEMENT KNOWLEDGE RECREATION SUCCESSFUL PRIDE OPPORTUNITY TO OCCUPATIONS CONCEPTUAL MONTHLY 1870s ESTABLISHED PARLOR STYLISH BUSINESSWOMEN CURTIS DIY 1860 ARBITER CREATIVITY DRESSMAKING FASHIONS INVENTOR MID-ADULT MID-ADULT WOMAN MILLINER ORDINARY YOUNG ADULT WOMAN CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY MASS-PRODUCED

Eureka Health corset. Eureka Health corset

But, provided that your Turk is not ... / 40 (title registered (letter)) | At the Latin Quarter. (Title of all)

Newest French Fashions - 1884, Fashion, Clothing, & Accessories

Men's and women's traditional costume around 1762, pair of dancers, France, history of fashion, history of costume, historical, digitally restored rep...

An engraving depicting a combined stool and bustle to prevent ladies suffering from fatigue while shopping. Dated 19th century

Four fashionable ladies and two gentlemen at an elegant soiree. Date: late 1820s

Tarjetón genérico para publicidad de un establecimiento de moda femenina. Grabado alemán de 1880.

Summer fashion in 1869 in Paris, Noble people walking on Sunday afternoon, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century master, exact original date unknown, Europe

Pictures of the time of 1855. Winter fashion of high society in the middle of the 19th century / Bilder aus der Zeit um 1855. Wintermode der High Society in der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Seamstress helps a woman fitting a dress, Frédéric Bouchot, 1843 - 1844 print The seamstress says that she has made the dress ample, according to earlier recommendations from the customer. However, the woman replies that this time she wants a slim model, because her new worshiper is holding it. Paris paper. paper tailor, dressmaker. complaining customer - BB - women engaged in trade and commerce Paris

The couple pictured here represent German fashions during the years 1834 to 1881. The illustration dates to 1882.

Muenchener Bilderbogen, costumes, France, end of 18th century, robes, men, woman, group, portrait, coloured historical illustration 1890, Europe

Smart Spring Toilettes, L'Art De La Mode Early 20th Century American Dresses

Candee - Rubbers that look well; rubbers that wear rubbers of rubber that will not tear, rubbers with service and style combined, -- Candee rubbers are just that kind. , Women, Rubber footwear, 19th Century American Trade Cards

In front of the Palais de lIndustrie, Paris, 1866. Coming back from the races. Woman in fur hat in grey and black crinoline dress. The Palace of Industry was built for the Exposition universelle de 1855 for public, civil and military events. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898.

GRABADO-MODA 1881. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of roller-skates in Great Britain. Dated 19th century

Cartoon depicting a wealthy woman checking out a book from the library. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th century

Evening dresses for girls and young women, Mademoiselles Hunsinger designs, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 5, February 2, 1879.

Fashion of the season summer 1868 in Paris, elegant woman in elaborate dresses, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Various women in traditional traditional costume from Switzerland, Lucerne, Neuchatel, Schwyz and Vaud, Women in the 19th century, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

'Latest Paris Fashion', 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854".

Two fashionable women in coat dresses and gaiters at an aerodrome in front of a biplane, WWI. One with monocle and one with parasol. Handcoloured lithograph by Fattorini & Crespin from Alain Thierys fashion magazine Journal des Demoiselles, 79 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, France, August 1, 1915.

Theatre, Actress in the role of Phryne, a famous Greek hetaera from Thespiai, lived in the 4th century BC 1869, France, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

Woman at sewing work, in a long dress after the fashion around 1869 in France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century p...

Costume Royals: Magnificence in Springtime, L'Art De La Mode Early 20th Century American Dresses

Female Fashion, Paris. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 16 July 1894.

Young woman in an elegant dress is visited unexpectedly by a man, 1891, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century model, exact date of depiction unknown, historical, A woman in a Victorian dress stands in a room next to a curtain and a slightly open door

A French dandy, 19th century. From Paris Herself Again, published, 1882.

Opening day in New York , Fashion industry

1826, Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris, Boutet, Henri (1851-1919), (Artist), 1902.

Ellimans Universal Embrocation 1900: It I will hav (...), 1900 Advertising for Ellimans Universal Embrocation for stiffness, sprains and pains. Woman with a golf club in her hands. She wears a blouse with belt on a wide skirt. A cap on the head. Two golf players in the background. paper fashion plates. head-gear: cap (+ women's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body: blouse (+ women's clothes). skirt (+ women's clothes). golf (+ out of doors (sports, games, etc.)). golf (+ sportsman, player, etc.)

PARIS FASHIONS FOR OCTOBER.

This 1903 illustration by C.M. Relyea shows a hosiery (stocking) counter at a department store at the time.

Mujeres preparando el traje de novia y demás vestimenta. Grabado del año 1885.

Fashions for February, 1857. '...three figures - two ladies and a gentleman. The costumes of the ladies have been drawn from dresses just completed in the elegant magasin des modes of Madame E. Devy, 73, Lower Grosvenor-street.The ball dress is of white tarlatan, with five flounces, edged with white silk fringe, headed by a row of plaid velvet ribbon. The corsage is of the fashionable square shape, trimmed with ribbon and fringe. The head-dress consists of a lappet of white lace and a cache-peigne bouquet of variegated roses. The out-door dress is of dark lilac taffeta, and has three flounces,

Paris fashions for April, 1868. 'Fig. 1. Toilette de Visite, in drap de Lyons of the new shade termed "Vin de Bordeaux."...Over the robe is worn a fichu Marie-Antoinette of black lace...The chapeau of black lace is trimmed with a white rose...'Fig. 2. Toilette de Promenade. Robe à queue and entablier in mauve-coloured taffeta, trimmed all round with a satin band...The robe is made short in front and open at the sides; so as to show the deep ruche of a white cambric jupon. Fig. 3. Toilette de Diner. Lilac-coloured robe a deux jupes...The sleeves are short and rather loose...The l

Austria - 20th century - Viennese fashion-plates (1902)

Barry's Tricopherous, established 1801. The oldest and the best. Guaranteed to restore the hair to bald heads and to make it grow thick, long and soft. , Adults, Hair preparations, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Women wearing riding habits, creations by Piret-Coussinet, engraving from La Mode Illustree, n 3, January 19, 1896, Paris.

The Square of the Tuileries, 1870. Woman in green dress with train, mantelet lined with fur, black hat. Families and children play behind her. Place du Carrousel with the Palais des Tuileries in the background. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898.

Illustration depicting the bride and bridesmaids and the flower girl. Dated 19th Century

There's not much else to do in Regent Street but shop till you drop... Date: 1858

Manners: Man about to carry basket. Illustration by Frank Dadd (1851-1929) for The Quiver, London, 1883.

Woman wearing a trotteur dress and a hat with feathers; woman wearing an elegant summer dress in Voile, pleated skirt and a hat with feather; woman wearing a dress for middle aged women and a hat with ribbon, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 17, April 24, 1910.

Paris Fashions for April, 1850. 'The frosty and snowy weather in Paris during the Longchamps promenades did not allow any great display of costumes. Our present Illustration shows some of the most fashionable. Although dresses are much worn the same, there is still a great alteration in the shape ot the sleeves, which are made a la pagode; and in the trimmings of the skirts which are all loaded with ornaments. Mantles in taffetas glacés are worn of dark shades, trimmed with passementeries and dentelles de laine, which are most fashionable this season. Bonnets are more than ever ornamented

City Girls, Victorian Fashion - German

Costumes of 1900. Date: 1900

Four elaborately-dressed ladies consulting books in a private library. Engraving.

Four woman and two girls in the current spring fashion, costumes and confections by Madame Mary-Moison, shawls for dresses from the Malle des Indes shops, Marie Antoinette petticoats by Madame Bouland, 1869, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

A former Alsatian outfit. Wedding gift.; Barbant, Charles (1844-1922), Pabst, Camille Alfred (1821-1898); 1906 (1906-00-00-1906-00-00);

Historical drawing from England, 19th century, women's fashion around 1881

Hairstyles for young women, Monsieur Boutin styles, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 32, August 12, 1877.

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898.

'Fashionable women with their upper arms prepared ready for vaccination after dinner. Cartoon by George du Maurier from ''Punch'', London, 1880.'

Mme. Demorest's Mirror of Fashions, 1840 #10, Victorian Fashion

Woman, Embroidery for Christmas, 1881, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century design, Europe

Women and their Garments Artistically Described, George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier, 1834-1896, French, active in Britain, 1874, Pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper, Sheet: 7 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches (18.7 x 27.3 cm), capes, costume, ensembles (costume), fashion, figure study, genre subject, stripes, walking, women

fashion, 19th century, ladies fashion, ladies and officers at Brighton, coloured wood engraving, 1870,

Christmas in London 1705 Document: 'Christmas in London 1705', 1905. Catalogue ref: COPY 1/232 (294) Description: This illustration shows a group of women with candles walking down a hallway, followed by a woman holding up a plate with a roasted peacock on it. Whatever people like to eat for Christmas, one thing is for certain: food plays a central role in the celebrations. Inside the collection at The National Archives, there are hundreds of documents that can tell us about the food eaten at Christmas from Tudor times through to the twentieth century. This 1905 illustration aims to showcase what Queen Anne would have eaten for Christmas in 1705. Roasted peacock was a fashionable choice of meat for the wealthy from medieval times onwards. As you can see in this illustration, the feathers of the bird have been re-attached after roasting it to make it look even more extravagant. With this document, students could consider: - How does this illustration line up with your expectations of a

Women's fashion - we will give in tennis dresses; 1880-1900 (1880-00-00-1900-00-00);

A young fashionable apothecary-surgeon () about to give a sick wealthy lady an enema. Engraving by A. Bosse, 16--.

Women's fashion, as depicted in a 1909 lithograph. Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection

Woman wearing a travelling dress, woman wearing a tennis dress, pleated skirt, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 17, April 27, 1913.

Mode Illustree: By a Pond, Victorian Fashion

Four items from Princess Patricia of Connaught's trousseau, consisting of evening frocks and tea gowns. The dresses are, from left to right, an evening gown in powder blue with gold and silver brocade; a tea frock of turquoise blue mousseline de soie over apple green satin; an evening dress of sapphire blue satin; and a peach chiffon velvet tea gown. All of the dresses were by Messrs Revill and Rossiter. Princess Patricia, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Commander Alexander Ramsay

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