ornamentedbeing:

c.1890

KCI: This velvet jacket and pleated tartan skirt ensemble is associated with Scotland’s traditional garb. Tartan is a check cloth deriving from approximately the tenth century in Scotland, where the designs were used in the manner of a crest or emblem, to show clan and family affiliations. Even Queen Victoria, a leader in fashion at the time, loved tartan. It is said that the fad of tartan in women’s clothing was due to her influence.

fripperiesandfobs:

Shawl ca. 1855

From the Wadsworth Atheneum

fripperiesandfobs:

Chez L’Artiste (Les Gravures)

Albert Edelfelt

1881

OMG velvet black dots!

fripperiesandfobs:

Evening hat ca. 1888

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art

fripperiesandfobs:

Evening dress ca. 1894

From the Museum at FIT

inspiringdresses:

ornamentedbeing:

Dress, Dinner

Mon. Vignon  

c.1875–78Met 

thisisntvictorian:

IS THAT HOGWARTS?

For goodness’ sake, why does no one ever read Hogwarts, a History!? The castle is Medieval, not Victorian or Edwardian (I mean, seriously?)

fripperiesandfobs:

Ensemble, 1900

From the Chicago History Museum

Now THAT is a pop of color.

ornamentedbeing:

Wine and Ivory Jacket

Jacket made of heavy wool in wine and cream. Tight fitting, hip-length jacket with stand-up collar. Front attached vest is ornately trimmed with maroon machine embroidery. The same trim is found on the shoulder, bottom of sleeve and on the back. Skirt of the jacket is shaped to fit over a bustle. c. 1890s.

The jacket was worn by Jessie Webb Corwin’s mother, Jessie Mason Webb.

c. 1890s

Dress

Date: 1890; Culture: American; Medium: silk, linen

ornamentedbeing:

Albert Lynch , A Young Beauty with Flowers in her Hair

I feel as if I am drowning in her gaze. It’s so timeless. 

The details on this gown are excellent.