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Cotton muslin day dress, V&A, c. 1869
Charles Worth
(via historicalfashion)
Ball gown (British), Met, 1855-60
A particular favourite of mine - I’m in love with the shock of the dark detailing!
Lady Godey’s 1860 fashion plate. Gorgeous gowns.
1860s ball gown bodice.
Late 1860s ball gown - I believe this is housed in the Musée Galliera!
Late 1860s ball gown from Nationalmuseet.
1860s evening dresses. Both are so stunning!
I’ve been searching for the origin of the dress in the foreground for the longest time, with no luck. I would be infinitely obliged if anyone knows where this dress lies!
The dress in the background is housed at the Cincinnati Art Museum:
(Source: godeysknitsof1860.blogspot.com)
Charles Frederick Worth Evening Ensemble, Met Museum, c. 1862-65. Isn’t that lovely?
(Source: godeysknitsof1860.blogspot.com)
