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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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!

Silver gilt and topaz hair accessory (French), Met, c. 1830
Afternoon dress ca. 1835
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dress ca. 1832
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait de l’actrice Rachel, par Henri Grévedon, 1838. BnF.
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