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!

Silk embroidered cape | Met Museum | 1795-1800

Dress || Met Museum || 1805
The sleeves look convertible! I also think the Regency bustle is a little too large here.. beware the dreaded hump!

Queen Louise of Prussia by Nikolaus Lauer, 1798
That’s quite a unique and lovely bodice!

Chapeau et Brodequins de satin, pardessus de satin garni de Loutre, 1816 (Hat and boots of satin, overcoat of satin trimmed with otter)
A favorite of mine because I think that is a HOOD!

Dolley Madison’s Embroidered Gown, late 1810s
Silk satin open robe hand-embroidered with flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, and phoenixes.

Evening Dress (French) | IMA | ca. 1815

French ensemble | Napoleon and the Empire of Fashion | 1804

Cotton Bust Bodice | V&A | 1800-1830

Countess of Chinchon by Francisco Goya, 1797-1800
