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!
Godey’s artificial flower and pearl headdress, October 1861
Coral tiara (English), V&A, c. 1860-70
American headdress (coronet), Met, 1860s
American velvet headdress, Met, 1860s
“Marie-Stuart” diadem, 1860s
Jet hair accessory (American), Met, 1860s
Godey’s coiffure and headdress, July 1860
Engraved hair comb (Spanish), V&A, c. 1859
Headdress, Met, 1859-60
Hunt & Roskell of London convertible jewellery (brooch and hair pieces), c. 1855
Diamond tiara, V&A, c. 1850
Velvet headdress, MFA Boston, mid-1800s
