/r/fashionhistory
A place for historical garments, past patterns, illustrations, demonstrations, perukes, petticoats, hoops, codpieces, houppelandes, hennins, restorations and recreations from long ago.
Fashion historians, costumers and enthusiasts are welcome to celebrate some good-old-fashioned fashion.
A place for historical garments, past patterns, illustrations, demonstrations, perukes, petticoats, hoops, codpieces, houppelandes, hennins, restorations and recreations from long ago.
Fashion historians, costumers and enthusiasts are welcome to celebrate some good-old-fashioned fashion.
Like this? Check out /r/vintagefashion, /r/TheatricalCostuming and /r/HistoricalCostuming !
Interested in history, outside of the clothes? Check out The History Network on Reddit.
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The Girl from Molzbach refers to the richest girl's grave of the Bronze Age in Hesse, Germany. The woman was 21 years old when she died, and her grave dates from the end of the Middle Bronze Age, around 1300 BCE. Now housed at the Hessian State Museum in Kassel, Germany [2511x5183]
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Was there a specific reasoning for why little wealthy boys wore short pants before their transition to manhood and long pants during the times when that tradition was in fashion (pun intended)?
Was it because little wealthy brats skinned their knees often and thus it was more practical?
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Victorian young Lady from the 1870s showing a simple and nice dress, with a double side part on her hair and a flower in her right side.
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What decade is this photo from? Trying to figure out when this was taken.
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Bali kid dancer in his traditional clothes, think there must be at least some gold on his outfit. Circa 1916.
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Young Mexican woman, Appears her last name is Sancha (Or Married last name), Circa 1870s. The dress has very nice details and appears to have silk
21:15 UTC
What time in history are these boucle sets mainly inspired by?
Is it the 1950s that are most known for these kind of looks?
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spring 1940 Woman's dinner jacket, designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, embroidered by Lesage, Paris. (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
19:03 UTC
What is this kind of uniform called?
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Model of a Turkic Khakas Woman From the Late 19th Century [1005x1320]
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A wool sweater, probably American, ca. 1895 CE, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum [4000x3166]
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Lady from Peru, holding a plate with incense, 1868. Dress seem to be cotton fabric, which would make sense. Love the long black shawl.
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Indian noblewoman dressed in her finery, circa 1890s
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Hat Research - "Made Especially for You by Madeline" label
I am researching this hat for a project and would appreciate any suggestions on where to find comparisons and insights about its provenance. The label reads: "Made Especially for You by Madeline," it is either braided straw or raffia, and I would describe it as a compact hat with a spiraled construction. Label: "Made Especially for You by Madeline" suggests mid-20th-century production, possibly custom-made. Its interior is gold lining with a grosgrain ribbon trim. I believe it could have been inspired by "coolie hats" as they called conical shape hats at the time (1950s - 1960s). Thank you!
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1950s outfit.
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What came after the Gibson Girl fashion specifically during the ‘40s and 50’s? In other words, were there any groups of women with a certain fashion style whom received a name like to classify that style and what were those names?
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