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!
Tiara owned by Her Imperial Majesty Maria Feodorovna
Amethyst, gold, and silver jewellery set; Met; ca. 1825-30
A little early for Victorian, yes, but beautiful nonetheless!

Floral Diamond Tiara c.1860
I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within. ~Titus Maccius Plautus
But I wouldn’t say no to this tiara either.

Diadem of Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna, bequeathed to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953