historicalfashion
A blog posting historical fashion garments, portraits, or drawings from the Middle Ages to the 1950s, and some special exceptions for later dates. This includes photographs, explanation of the garment, and historical details. Long live the past!
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Find your favorite eras by navigating the tags here!
Ask me anything and tell me what you'd like to see!
You can follow my personal tumblr here.
Find your favorite eras by navigating the tags here!
Ask me anything and tell me what you'd like to see!
Anne Rodbard, Mrs. Blackburne by Romney, c. 1787-88
Sarah Tickell by Romney, 1785
Mrs. Francis Russell by Romney, c. 1785-87
Lavinia, Countess Spencer, and John Charles Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later Earl Spencer by Reynolds, c. 1783-84
Miniature of Mrs. Oakeley by John Smart, 1780s
Miniature of Princesse Lamballe by Joseph Boze, 1780s
Miss Moody by Romney, 1780s
This deep pink is beautiful - and look at her precious little dog!
A very teeny engraving of a woman in what looks like a chemise a la reine, and a spectacular hat! The red accenting is perfect, as well (and rare!).
Miss Elizabeth Murray by George Romney, 1780s
Since I’ve come across a large amount of chemise a la reines in portraits lately, I’m going to post them!
