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Victorian gowns were works of art - but accessories provided the finishing touches! One could hardly be truly fashionable without the right hat, for instance. Many occasions called for the use of a fan, and in cold weather a lady always carried a muff to keep her hands warm. Here's a look at some of the odds and ends that make a Victorian costume truly complete! |
- Hats and Bonnets of the 19th Century, by Sophia F.A. Caulfeild (Girl's Own Paper, 1880)
- "The extraordinary freaks of fashion in olden times scarcely exceed the absurdities into which we have been led since the first development of a bonnet out of the hat..."
- Caps, by B.C. Saward (Girl's Own Paper, 1892)
- An illustrated look at fashionable headwear for old and young, upstairs and downstairs.
- Hats and Bonnets Worn by the Princess of Wales, by Ardern Holt
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1895)
- The Early Spring Bonnets/The New Summer Millinery, by Isabel A. Mallon (Ladies Home Journal, 1896)
- Home-Millinery Up to Date, by Dora de Blaquière
(Girl's Own Paper, 1896)
- How to design and decorate one's own hats.
- Hats of Today
(Girl's Own Paper, 1897)
- Some Pretty Hats (picture)
(Girl's Own Paper, 1900)
- Flowing or Short Hair for Ladies? (Godey's, 1860)
- An editorial on whether women should cut their hair according to the latest fashion, or wear it long and flowing (rather than long and bound up).
- Hairdressing Extraordinary (Girl's Own Paper, 1880)
- A look at some of the more unusual hairstyles of the 19th century.
- Some Suggestions About the Hair, by Isabel A. Mallon (Ladies' Home Journal, 1892)
- The Magic of Hairdressing, by Florence Burnley and Kathleen Schlesinger
(The Strand, 1900A)
- This is more about "bizarre oddities" of hairdressing than magic!
- The Watch, and How to Use It
(Leisure Hour, 1860)
- It's hard to imagine that, when this article was written, watches had only been available for about 200 years!
- When to Wear Diamonds, by Florence Marryat (Ladies' Home Journal, 1892)
- Heavy Shoes for the Ladies
(Godey's, 1867)
- A Propos de Bottes
(Girl's Own Paper, 1892)
- The proper care of boots and shoes.
- Japanese Fans, by James Mason (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1877)
- In 1875, Japan exported new fewer than 3 million fans around the world; here's a look at their design and manufacture.
- The Fans of Past and Present, by Dora de Blaquière
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1878)
- A look at fans from around the world, including tips on how to paint fans.
- About Fans, by Major L. Hamel (Demorest, 1879)
- A brief but charming summary of the lore and legend of the fan.
- The Japanese Fan, by Nancy Gleeson White
(Girl's Own Paper, 1894)
- Hoops and Crinolines (Cassell's Family Paper, 1860)
- Aprons
(Girl's Own Paper, 1881)
- A bit of the history of the apron, along with a lovely page of contemporary fashions.
- About Gloves and Their Significance, by Henry Frith
(Girl's Own Paper, 1883)
- From dainty hand-warmers to lethal gauntlets, gloves have a fascinating history.
- The Aprons of Today (Girl's Own Paper, 1892)
- The aprons of 1892 borrow lavishly from the fashions of earlier times!
- The Small Belongings of Dress, by Isabel A. Mallon (Ladies' Home Journal, 1892)
- A monthly column covering fashion accessories.
- All About Gloves, by Emma Brewer
(Girl's Own Paper, 1892)
- Dainty Underwear in Vogue, by Isabel A. Mallon
(Ladies' Home Journal, 1892)
- The Accessories of Dress, by Emma M. Hooper (Ladies Home Journal, 1896)
- Some Dainty Lingerie, by Isabel A. Mallon (Ladies Home Journal, 1896)
- On the Origin and History of Muffs, by Frank Hird (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)
- The Apotheosis of the Pocket Handkerchief, by Dora de Blaquière (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)
- It was an "article of fashion, an ornament to be worn, and carried in the hand and used on state occasions" - this article describes the evolution of the lady's handkerchief from the 15th century.
- Concerning Some Small Bags, by Mrs. Jerome Mercier
(Girl's Own Paper, 1900)
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