Victorian era fashion timeline

Back in the days before the camera was king, fashions were portrayed to the masses through artfully illustrated drawings. Somebody has collected a series of these beautiful sketches, documenting the changes in western fashion all the way from 1784 to 1970, when the artform finally became obsolete.

Part of the appeal of watching period shows like Mad Men and Downton Abbey that happen over the course of many years is observin

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Over the years, I have received several requests for how to easily make a ladies' Victorian costume. Usually, the need is for a school play or one-time event such as Halloween, so the budget is very small. The least expensive ready made Victorian dress costumes cost at least $100 or more when you start adding

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1800-1900

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Guide to Women's Fashion, 1785 Edition, sponsored by the Trans-Petticoat Scandaloscope Co. of Boston.

Winter fashion, 1870-1940.

Marjorie and C H B Quenell. The evolution of women's dresses between 1851 and 1934