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!
Feather evening cape | Met Museum | 1920s
I just love the idea of a flapper with this draped around her shoulders.
EXTREME beaded cape | Met Museum | c. 1887
Caroline Reboux Evening Cape | Met Museum | c. 1899
Liberty & Co. Cape | Met Museum | c. 1924-25
Ombre!
Wool cape | Met Museum | 1850-69
Love the color and design of this one!
French evening cape | MFA Boston | c. 1900
Wool and silk cape | Met Museum | 1850s
H. Jaeckal & Sons Evening Cape | Met Museum | c. 1927
Emile Pingat Cape | Met Museum | c. 1895
How steampunk is this?
Emile Pingat Cape | Met Museum | c. 1891
