1850 womens fashion

by Susan Jarrett The Romantic period derives its name from Romanticism- a term used to describe a movement in art, literature, and music that valued freedom of expression. Romanticism began in…

1850. lace dresses, Journal des Demoiselles, September

1850. Evening Dresses, Godeys, May

It has surprised me a lot everything quite well except the headband that is seen with glues and weighs a lot for the headband that it will wear I don't think it will last long. The very beautiful dress and bag

Back in the days before the camera was king, fashions were portrayed to the masses through artfully illustrated drawings. Somebody has collected a series of these beautiful sketches, documenting the changes in western fashion all the way from 1784 to 1970, when the artform finally became obsolete.

Fashion Plate - La Mode Illustree - 1869

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