Historical Fashion Portraits

Vintage photographs of women in elegant historical costumes, showcasing traditional styles from the 19th century.

3/4 back woman supported at a column. 1870-1875. Anonymous photography. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 60250-18 3/4 back, forgery, woman, female mode, model, second empire, 19th century, dress, toilet

Portrait of actress (singer ) in stage costume (entire figure). Fiszer, Karl August Andrejewicz (1854-), photographer

Portrait of a young girl. Young girl in a checkered dress with strips down, standing next to a chair.

Portrait of a standing woman in white dress, Busenbender & Co., 1900 - 1910 photograph. cabinet photograph This photo is part of an album. Batavia photographic support. cardboard historical persons - BB - woman

3/4 back woman supported at a column. 1870-1875. Anonymous photography. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 60250-18 3/4 back, forgery, woman, female mode, model, second empire, 19th century, dress, toilet

Woman in traditional costumes from Andalusia and Valencia in dance position in Atelier, Anonymous, c. 1885 - c. 1892 photograph This photo is part of an album. photographic support albumen print adult woman. folk costume, regional costume

Lilly Hafgren-Waag as Eva

Lady Montagu, Duchess of Manchester, Window , Bridge, Photo Studio

Portrait of Maria Skulska, singer, in stage costume ; excerpt from a magazine. Meisenbach Riffarth & Co. (Monachium, Berlin, Lipsk ; zakład graficzno-reprodukcyjny ; 1892-), printing house, Pusch, Maurycy (1828-1901/1902), photographer

Madrid, 1908. Model. Electric blue velvet visitor suit. Smooth body, with wide, continuous lapels, embroidered with "ssoulache". Draped waist. Mesh lace bib and collar. White felt hat, decorated with a profusion of blue ribbon.

Heliogravure by Victor Angerer depicting a woman in Rubens-style fashion, highlighting costume, posture, and accessories.

Sybil Moore portraying a typical West Indian character. 1937. Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. African Americans , Performing arts, African Americans , Theater, African American theater, African Americans in the performing arts, Plays, Theatrical productions, New Lafayette Theatre

Greek peasants , Clothing & dress, Peasants. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Close house "Le Chabanese". Miss Margot. Paris, around 1900. Photograph by Albert Brichaut. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 78167-2 2 rue de London, brothel, iXeme ix 9th 9 9th ninth arrondissement, the Chabanais, closed house, house of tolerance, prostitution house, prostituee, prostitution, portrait

Woman with bare-shoulder gown with hand against a door preventing someone from entering. Unknown

Ricco costume da sposa di Piana dei Greci , Wedding clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Madame Elise model. 1870-1875. Anonymous photography. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 60250-16 Back, forgery, woman, female fashion, MADAME Elise model, Second Empire, 19th century, dress, toilet

Pretty Polish country girl in traditional costume Date: circa 1910s

Pop in traditional costume of Scheveningen. .

Portrait of L�ry, (dancer) Portrait of L�ry, dancer. 1860-1890. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. Photograph of the Nadar workshop.

Model in Classical Costume. Louis Fleckenstein (American, 1866 - 1943)

Portrait of a woman (the whole character); around 1905 (1900-00-00-1915-00-00);Rajchman, Aleksander (1855-1915) - collection, fur, hats, women's hats, modernism (style), muffs, Polish (culture), portraits, women's portraits

Dupont-Emera, G. "Evening dress with pearls". Gelatino-argentic draw developed. 1924. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 202245-15

Portrait of Wilhelmina van Zijll de Jong in Orientalist Costume, Anonymous, 1930 - 1935 photograph This photo is part of an album. Netherlands baryta paper gelatin silver print dress-up party. adult woman. party clothes, festive attire. historical persons Netherlands

Portrait of Alida, (public ball dancer) Paul Emile Pesme. Portrait of Alida, public ball dancer. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1870-1890.

A BALL DRESS, UK, 1897, FASHION

Anna Sergeevna Istomina in 17th-century boyarishnya's attire ca. April 1903

Talma, h M. "embroidered dress embroidered with monkey, Spanish hairstyle". Gelatino-argentic draw developed. 1924. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 202244-31

Portrait of a woman in a bastard And in the cylinder, in binoculars, with a cigarette in a rocked (actress / actress in a stage costume) of the whole character, en face; Sigismond & Co. (Warsaw; photography; around 1905 (1900-00-00-1910-00-00);Rajchman, Aleksander (1855-1915), Rajchman, Aleksander (1855-1915)-collection, actors, binoculars, cylinders, hats, women's hats, men's hats, theater costumes, modernism (style), glasses, cigarettes, Polish (culture) , portraits, female portraits, coats, theater (artist), singers

Photograph by Eugen Schöfer showing a lady's knee in light costume, taken on albumin paper in cabinet format around 1908, focusing on human figure and costume details.

National Costume, Italy unidentified woman, standing. Celestino Degoix (Italian, active 1860s - 1890s)

La robe de taffetas 1860s Pierre-Louis Pierson French. La robe de taffetas. Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822-1913). 1860s. Albumen silver print from glass negative. Photographs

Queen Emma in state sense clothing. .

L'accoudée 1856-57 Pierre-Louis Pierson French To elongate her figure, the countess stood on a stool that is half- hidden under her dress. She would frequently use this trick of the trade.. L'accoudée 261480

A Russian peasant girl in a highly decorative full-length dress Date: circa 1905

Studio Portrait of a woman in a skirt and a jacket with puffed sleeves, 1890 - 1915 visit card. photograph Amsterdam paper. photographic support

Mrs. Potter as Cleopatra

Young Russian woman from Northern Russia, Arkhangelsk province dressed in traditional folk costume ca. before 1917.

Young Russian woman in traditional cultural dress from Southern Russia, Penza Governorate ca. 1900.

La Comtesse in Lace Shawl 1860s Alphonse (Jean-Baptiste) Bernoud French. La Comtesse in Lace Shawl 261362

Albumin photograph by Antony Samuel Adam-Salomon around 1865 showing Juliette Adam Lamber leaning against a column, wearing a riding costume with a velvet cloak, mounted on box.

Richard Park Beard collection of ballet prints Richard Park Beard collection. Alophe, 1812-1883. Beard, Richard. Prints, Caricatures, Portraits. 1780 - 1869. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Cerrito, Fanny, Duvernay, Pauline Yolande Marie Louise, 1813-1894, Leroux, Pauline, 1809-1891, Marquet, Louise, 1830-1890, Mercandotti, Maria, active 19th century, Noblet, Lise, 1801-1852, Taglioni, Marie, 1804-1884, Vestris, Auguste, 1760-1842, Mlle, Vibon, Cinderella (Choreographic work : Albert), Diable amoureux (Choreographic work : Mazilier), Marco Spada; ou La fille du bandit (Choreographic work : Mazilier), Sleeping beauty (Choreographic work : Aumer), Sylphide (Choreographic work : Taglioni, F), Vert-vert (Choreographic work : Mazilier), Ballerinas , 19th century

Miss Nancy Dawson, 1760 - 1770, London, Publisher, Printed for Rob't Sayer, map and printseller, Dawson, Nancy, Hornpipe (Dance), Dance -- England -- 18th century, Prints (Graphic arts) -- 18th century, Technique Mezzotint, Plate mark 35.5 x 25 cm

Costume da festa di Piana dei Greci , Clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Studio portrait of woman in traditional Greek dress , Clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Studio portrait of woman in traditional Greek dress and hat with long tassel , Clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Lucréce (ou la Vestale). Artist: Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822-1913). Dimensions: 7.6 x 10.2 cm. (3 x 4 in.). Date: 1860s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Wedding Dress with Scarf. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 43.6 x 38.6 cm (17 3/16 x 15 3/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Melita Hofmann.

The Silver Cap. Artist: Adolf de Meyer (American (born France), Paris 1868-1946 Los Angeles, California). Dimensions: 45.7 x 27.6 cm. (18 x 10 7/8 in.). Date: ca. 1909, printed 1912.Born in Paris, Baron Adolf de Meyer settled in London in 1896. With his wife, Donna Olga Caraciollo, he joined the elegant set surrounding the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, Olga's godfather. They entertained lavishly, including concerts and small fancy-dress balls, which gave de Meyer a chance to devise marvelous costumes for Olga. Likely inspired by the de Meyers' involvement with the Ballets Russes and time spent at their villa on the Bosporus, this dress features Ottoman elements such as the full skirt and decorative trimmings yet conforms to the Western fitted waistline--a fine example of the 1910s fashion trend of exoticism.De Meyer's portraits, still lifes, flower studies, and architectural views were shown at the Photo-Secession Galleries from 1907 to 1912 and published in Camera Work. In the

Portrait of Helena Modrzejewska (1840-1909) in the role of Gabriela (Gilbert) In the art of "Frooufrou" by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Haléva (premiere at the Grand Theater in Warsaw on February 18, 1871); Mieczkowski, Jan (1830-1889); around 1871 (1871-00-00-1875-00-00);Meilhac, Henri (1831-1897), Halévy, Ludovic (1834-1908). Frooufrou, Modrzejewska, Helena (1840-1909), Modrzejewska, Helena (1840-1909)-iconography, Rajchman, Aleksander (1855-1915)-collection, theater costumes, portraits, women's portraits, theater (artist)

Lady in black; Care, Ignacy (1865-1941); 1905 (1905-00-00-1905-00-00);Young Poland (style), Partage Plus, French (culture), Polish graphics, hats (headgear), women, chairs, fashion, Poland (culture), portraits, portraits of en Pied, female portraits, remarks, symbolism (style)

Studio portrait of woman in traditional Greek dress , Clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Exhibition doll () by Olga Niewska - standing woman [Halina Szmolcówna in folk attire.. unknown, photographer

Studio portrait of woman in traditional Greek dress , Clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Weda Cook in Classical Costume in Eakins's Chestnut Street Studio. Thomas Eakins, photographer (American, 1844 - 1916) about 1892

Pop in traditional costume. .

Portrait of a woman in dress up, Anonymous, 1897 - 1900 photograph This photo is part of an album. France baryta paper adult woman. historical costume. historical persons France

Unidentified woman , Ballet dancers, Alexandre Benois Collection

Élisabeth, Countess Greffulhe (1860-1952), née de Riquet de Caraman-Chimay, Nadar, Gaspard-Félix (1820-1910)

S Loughton 12, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Young woman of the cast of Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore", posed against a painted backdrop | Library of Congress

Dancer with lace skirt, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco 1888-90 Trade cards from the "Actresses" series (N664), issued 1888-90 to promote Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco.. Dancer with lace skirt, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco. 1888-90. Albumen photograph

Model in Geborduurde Jas van de Wiener Werkstätte, Rudolf Jobst, 1920 - 1930 photograph photographic support gelatin silver print fashion plates. coat, cape

Visitors to a West End fashion show had a preview of some of the splendour and colour that will be seen at the Coronation when these robes of a peeress were shown by a model. November 18, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

A model at a dressing table, the model's day, Paris, France, photograph by Cautin and Berger, from Le Figaro-Modes, No 14, February, 1904.

Russian woman in traditional dress - Central Russia, Vladimir Governorate ca. before 1917.

Stachiewiczowa from Heggenberger Bronisław in a velvet dress bust Sebald, Józef (1853 1931)

Olga de Meyer. Artist: Adolf de Meyer (American (born France), Paris 1868-1946 Los Angeles, California). Dimensions: 22.4 x 16.4 cm (8 13/16 x 6 7/16 in.). Date: ca. 1912.Renowned for her beauty and style, de Meyer's spouse was, in a sense, his first fashion model. Here, dramatic backlighting emphasizes her sinuous form, enshrouded in shimmering fabric and fur. Her gaze conveys a haughty bemusement that elevates the tableau from costume play to regal sophistication. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Séeberger Frères. "Coat". Gelatino-argentic draw developed. 1924. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 202245-6

Studio portrait of woman in traditional Greek dress , Clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Photograph of a blonde woman holding a red berry, wearing a blue silk costume, captured with a gelatin emulsion plate by Victor Angerer in a technical collotype.

Nikolai Nikolaevich Gartong, in the position of the Stealmaster, dressed as a Boyar of the 17th century. ca. 1903-1904

1908. Model. Latest trends. Greenish-white Liberty silk dress, with borders, adorned with stripes of lisú and with large green velvet polka dots. Dry green hat.

Bliżej Kultury The London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company

A technical collotype by Josef Löwy showing a woman in baroque costume, depicting attire, hairstyle, and pose.

Traje tradicional griego de mujer 3.

Comtesse A de Chabrillan, in an exotic costume, at the Thousand and One Nights Persian ball in Paris, May 1912. Date: May 1912

Alexandra Danilova as the street dancer in Le beau Danube Alexandra Danilova collection. Iacovleff, Alexandre, 1887-1938. Prints, Portraits. 1937 - 1938. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Danilova, Alexandra, 1907-1997, Beau Danube (Choreographic work : Massine)

Actress wearing military helmet, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Stars of the Stage, Second Series" (N130), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing military helmet, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Original lithograph by Hyneman & Schmidt, New York. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

A young flapper girl in typical 1920s fashion. 1926

Le peignoir plisie (autre). Artist: Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822-1913). Date: 1860s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Dance mask "She" by Lavinia Schulz. .

Albumin visite-format portrait by Julius Leth showing a young lady in a striped silk skirt, holding a checkered sash and a spring hat, full figure and attire captured in studio setting.

Model wearing a dress by the designer Paul Poiret, the model's day, Paris, France, photograph by Cautin and Berger, from Le Figaro-Modes, No 14, February, 1904.

Unidentified woman wearing an elegant outfit, complete with fur muff, standing. L.T. Sparhawk (American, active West Randolph, Vermont 1860s - 1900s)

Portrait of Mira Heller (1866 or 1868, or 1869-after 1920), singer, in stage costume as Carmen (from the waist up). unknown, photographer

Photo collection Government information service. Mrs. Zieenenis-Wattier such as Meropé. (Aquatint by E. Maaskamp, Kalverstraat and Dam No. 1 Amsterdam). undated

Portrait of young woman in swimwear

Girl in bridesmaid dress, circa 1910-1915, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Issoire, France , 1916-1917 - Auvergne - Stéphane Passet - (September 1916 - February 1917) (French - Issoire , France). Woman, costume, embroidery, portrait, accessory, textile work, hairstyle , headgear, Human beings, clothing, France, near Issoire, Auvergne costume of 1750, region of Issoire, Mme Chardon (seat)

Portrait of a woman in the traditional costume of Noord -Holland, Andries Jager, 1878 - 1890 photograph Part of travel album European cities, presumably Swedish. Amsterdam photographic support albumen print folk costume, regional costume. anonymous historical person portrayed - BB - woman. head-gear: cap. necklace Amsterdam

Portrait, from the Women's Portraits series (N198) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Women's Portraits" series (N198), issued in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to promote Straight Cut Cigarettes.. Portrait, from the Women's Portraits series (N198) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Original etching by William Wellstood (American (born Scotland), Edinburgh 1819-1900 New York). 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

V Jones PC, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Portrait of a ballerina in a stage costume (the whole character in the atelier); Martin, ch. (Fl. Ca 1910); around 1910 (1900-00-00-1910-00-00);Rajchman, Aleksander (1855-1915) - collection, ballet, portraits, women's portraits, dancers, theater (artist)

A technical collotype portrait of Eleonore Comte Kaunitz by Heinrich Jindrich Eckert, showing the subject in formal attire with detailed facial features and hairstyle.

Woman in Oriental costume. A. Louis Mojonier, photographer (American, 1869 - 1944) n.d.

Woman (Ethel Reed) in nymph costume as Chloe with leopard skin, berry branches in hair, and shepherd's crook | Library of Congress

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