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!
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!
Nightgown and Bed Jacket, Met Museum, 1955
Silk Lingerie (American), Met Museum, 1952
Charles James Dressing Gown, Met Museum, 1944
Nina Fay Foundations, 1941-42 (top two)
Nina Fay Foundations, 1942 (bottom)
(both at the Met Museum)
Nightgown, Met Museum, 1940s
Peignoir (American), Met Museum, 1940s
Silk Lingerie (French), Met Museum, ca. 1935
Silk Underpants (French), Met Museum, ca. 1930
Silk Lingerie (French), Met Museum, ca. 1930
Bed Jacket (American), Met Museum, ca. 1930
