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!
“Marie-Stuart” diadem, 1860s
Jet hair accessory (American), Met, 1860s
Tiara owned by Her Imperial Majesty Maria Feodorovna
Hunt & Roskell, Tiara with oak leaves and acorns, c.1855 (source).
A convertible piece, the three jeweled portions of this tiara could also be mounted on a brooch frame or tortoiseshell combs which came with the set.
