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Victorian Dress
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These books are the top of our list for Historical Dress research, all are reprints of original sources and images of the era…now you can buy them here from Lily Absinthe. Stock is constantly changing so check back often!! â€
English Womenâs Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A | Etsy
Originally published in 1937, English Womens Clothing in the Nineteenth Century A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations by C. Willet Cunnington is probably one of the oldest formal costume reference books out there. This edition is a facsimile reprint that was issued by Dover Publications in
Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey Dover | Etsy
Need a quick visual introduction to Victorian and Edwardian fashions? Look in further! This book was our first introduction to the wonderful world of Victorian and Edwardian fashion history and its stood the test of time. This is a new paperback copy of the the Dover 1982 reprint of Victorian and
The keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: an 1895 | Etsy
Originally published in 1895, the The Keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: An 1895 Guide to Womens Tailoring by Charles Hecklinger was one of many tailoring manuals on the market during the 1890s. This edition is a Dover Publications edition that was released in 2006 and these copies are new. We have
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Ladyâs | Etsy
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Ladys Wardrobe by Kristina Harris was originally published by Dover Publications in 1999 and is a collection of womens clothing patterns compiled and edited from various 1890s issues of The Voice of Fashion which was a fashion magazine of the time.
And For Some More 1890s Outerwear
I‘s been especially cold lately in Southern California and once again, thoughts turn to outerwear…đ
Even in Southern California (and Southern Arizona, for that matter), December can get cold and when it does, our thoughts rapidly turn to outerwear. đ Today we turn to the December 1890 issue of Demorest’s Family Magazine:
Decidedly the most popular outdoor garment this season is the jacket, which is worn by ladies of all ages, whether of petite or portly figure. All styles agree in having the fitted back, differing only in the use or omission of plaits or lap at the side-form and back seams, and the majority have tight-fitting fronts, either single or double-breasted, the loose fronted âReefer,” and the open, rolling fronts displaying a vest, being the exceptions.
Here’s some examples of styles pictured in Demorest’s:
One of the more interesting and eminently practical is the “Reefer” Jacket:
Here’s another view of the jacket style as part of a complete outfit from the December issue of Peterson’s Magazine:
Finally, just to round things off here are some pictures of extant originals:
Jacket, c. 1891; Auction in AntiqueDress.com
Skirt Suit Jacket, c. 1895; Victoria & Albert Museum (T.173&A-1969)
Afternoon Jacket, Emile Pingat, c. 1885 – 1890; Metropolitan Museum of Art (2009.300.76)
Jackets were an integral part of any wardrobe of the period, ranging from the purely functional to the extremely fashionable, and there’s a wide range of possibilities for those recreating historical fashions.
And For Something More At Atelier Lily Absinthe!
These books are the top of our list for Historical Dress research, all are reprints of original sources and images of the era…now you can buy them here from Lily Absinthe. â€
Victorian Fashions and Costumes From Harperâs Bazar | Etsy
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harpers Bazar, 1867-1898 by Stella Blum was first published in 1974 by Dover Publications and its an incredible reference for mid to late 19th Century fashions and was one of our first reference sources. This book consists of reprints of various illustrations and
English Womenâs Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A | Etsy
Originally published in 1937, English Womens Clothing in the Nineteenth Century A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations by C. Willet Cunnington is probably one of the oldest formal costume reference books out there. This edition is a facsimile reprint that was issued by Dover Publications in
Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey Dover | Etsy
Need a quick visual introduction to Victorian and Edwardian fashions? Look in further! This book was our first introduction to the wonderful world of Victorian and Edwardian fashion history and its stood the test of time. This is a new paperback copy of the the Dover 1982 reprint of Victorian and
The keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: an 1895 | Etsy
Originally published in 1895, the The Keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: An 1895 Guide to Womens Tailoring by Charles Hecklinger was one of many tailoring manuals on the market during the 1890s. This edition is a Dover Publications edition that was released in 2006 and these copies are new. We have
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Ladyâs | Etsy
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Ladys Wardrobe by Kristina Harris was originally published by Dover Publications in 1999 and is a collection of womens clothing patterns compiled and edited from various 1890s issues of The Voice of Fashion which was a fashion magazine of the time.
And For A Little 1890s Outerwear
Brrr…it’s a bit cold here in Southern California with a hint of rain to come and we can’t help but think of jackets and especially 1890s jackets. đ Here’s a nice circa 1895 example from the FIDM Museum:
Jacket, c. 1895; FIDM Museum
Constructed of a black (at least from what we can tell in the photos), this jacket definitely reads mid-1890s with it’s Medici collar, gigot sleeves, nipped waist and flaring peplum. The silhouette is simple with an emphasis on function but it’s immaculately tailored with understated trim in the form of black soutache.
The black soutache work is amazing:
This is an amazing example- both functional and elegant. We’re definitely feeling inspired now! đ