History
of the Fashionable Bathing Suit
It was
in the early 1800s that people began to flock to the beaches
for seaside amusement; along with this new outdoor pastime came the
need for a stylish garment for the privileged lady of
fashion.
Make Spring Hats
Create the perfect Spring hat for your period dress. Provided are directions and images from an 1899 magazine to create a straw braid or shirred hat.
Sports
Clothing 1860-1910:
See what
women wore for sports over 100 years ago from museums around the
world.
Online Images of Bridal Gowns:
Where would you find the most beautiful wedding dresses
ever created... where else but in a museum. See online
images of actual wedding dresses found in the
collections of museums around the world.
Wedding Photographs, c.1900-1920:
"Smile! ... see wedding photographs of early 20th century brides and grooms from The Library of Congress.