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I collect antique & vintage costume & lecture in fashion history. I love to share my passion! Many of the costumes featured here are from the History Wardrobe collection - some are just pictures of coveted garments!
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1940s Rayon Crepe Illusion Cocktail Dress | From a collection of rare vintage evening dresses at https://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/clothing/evening-dresses/ 1940s Cocktail Dress, Fashion 1940s, Look Retro, 40s Fashion, 1940s Dresses, Vestidos Vintage, Vintage Gowns, 1940s Fashion, Mode Vintage
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1940s Rayon Crepe Illusion Cocktail Dress | From a collection of rare vintage evening dresses at https://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/clothing/evening-dresses/
an old woman holding up a shirt with the words women's rights written on it
Dorothy Day
Dorothy Day with her prison dress. On November 1917 Day went to prison for being one of forty women in front of the White House protesting women's exclusion from the electorate.
1930s Large Dress Coat Wrap Jacket Robe Bed Nightgown Retro Patchwork Dress For Fall, Patchwork Clothes Coats & Jackets, 70s Patchwork Dress, Bohemian Multicolor Patchwork Robe, Patchwork Dressing Gown, Fab Frocks, Clothing Upcycle, Patchwork Fashion, Altering Clothes
1930s Large Dress Coat Wrap Jacket Robe Bed Nightgown
A siren suit was a practical garment which came into vogue during the early years of the Second World War. The idea was that it could be pulled on over other clothes to keep the wearer warm (and unencumbered by long skirts) if she had to leave her houses - or any other place where she was - during the night because of air raids. 1940-1943 Siren Suit 1940s, 1940s Boiler Suit, 1940s Trench Coat Women, 1910s Trench Coat, 1940s Straight Jacket, Fashion 1940s Style, 40s Outfits, Museum Fashion, Make Do And Mend
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A siren suit was a practical garment which came into vogue during the early years of the Second World War. The idea was that it could be pulled on over other clothes to keep the wearer warm (and unencumbered by long skirts) if she had to leave her houses - or any other place where she was - during the night because of air raids. 1940-1943
A “Pachucha” (Mexican-American women in zoot suits) Rosie From Boyle Heights In The 1940s 1930s Mexican Fashion, Mexico 1960s Fashion, Mexican Fashion 1900s, 1910 Mexican, Zoot Suits, Mexico City 1930s, Chicana Style, Teddy Girl, Zoot Suit
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A “Pachucha” (Mexican-American women in zoot suits) Rosie From Boyle Heights In The 1940s
1781, The Sailor's Pleasure (detail) at The British Museum Wm Booth Draper | Print Polonaise, dotted fichu/wrap, check apron, quilted petticoat, black silk hat, cap tied under chine 19th Century Irish Clothing, French Revolution Peasant Fashion, 18th Century Apron, 19th Century Shawl, 1780s Fashion, Victorian Shawl 19th Century, 1860s Shawl, 18th Century Womens Fashion, 18th Century Hats
1781, The Sailor's Pleasure (detail) at The British Museum Wm Booth Draper | Print Polonaise, dotted fichu/wrap, check apron, quilted petticoat, black silk hat, cap tied under chine
The Broke Costumer: 1960s Paper Dresses News Paper Dress, Patti Hansen, Fantasy Party, Lauren Hutton, Swinging Sixties, Paper Dress, Retro Ads, Hallmark Cards, 1960s Fashion
1960s Paper Dresses
The Broke Costumer: 1960s Paper Dresses
Hackney Rose: Fashion On The Ration at The Imperial War Museum. Christian Dior Ww2, Womens Institute, Patchwork Clothes, 30s Fashion, Make Do And Mend, 1940s Fashion, Contemporary Outfits, Book Clothes, Gorgeous Gowns
Hackney Rose: Fashion On The Ration at The Imperial War Museum.
Marshall and Snelgrove Ltd (1895-1900) Purple velvet coat with Medieval-style collar. Entirely covered with dramatic sprays of an English wildflower called Sweet Cicely that are hand-embroidered in yellow and green silk, with petals of white felt. Ornate Cloak, Luxury Vintage Baroque Victorian Dress, Vintage Blue Baroque Dress, Ornate Antique Gold Locket Necklace Collectible, Victorian Gold Brooch With Locket, 파티 드레스, Period Outfit, Viria, Velvet Coat
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Marshall and Snelgrove Ltd (1895-1900) Purple velvet coat with Medieval-style collar. Entirely covered with dramatic sprays of an English wildflower called Sweet Cicely that are hand-embroidered in yellow and green silk, with petals of white felt.
Cycling Outfit  1895-1900 Vintage Clothing, Cycling Suit, 1890s Fashion, Steampunk Costume, Edwardian Fashion, Historical Costume, Historical Dresses, Moda Vintage, Historical Clothing
Manchester Art Gallery
Cycling Outfit 1895-1900
vintage everyday: Women’s “trousers”, c.1910's 1890s Fashion Women Pants, 1800s Womens Pants, Victorian Women Pants, Victorian Pants Female, Victorian Women In Pants, Fashion 1910, 1910s Fashion, 20th Century Fashion, 파티 드레스
Women’s “trousers”, c.1910's
vintage everyday: Women’s “trousers”, c.1910's
1940s *RARE* vintage sewing pattern bikini bra shorts beach swim bathing suit waist 26 w26 bust 32 b32 Vogue 5392 1940 Swimwear Modern, 1950 Bathing Suit, 1940 Swimsuit, 1950s Swimsuit Pattern, Vintage 60s Swimsuit, Vintage Beachwear, Retro Sewing Patterns, Vintage Vogue Sewing Patterns, Patron Vintage
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1940s *RARE* vintage sewing pattern bikini bra shorts beach swim bathing suit waist 26 w26 bust 32 b32 Vogue 5392
an assortment of dolls sitting on top of a wooden box next to other doll's
What a delight! Regency doll and trousseau set. I wonder if this range of clothing reflects a real woman's wardrobe - it contains evening dress, mourning dress, smart silk dress, simple cotton print and a couple of pink afternoon-type dresses. Sold by http://www.carmeldollshop.com/category/doll/early.htm