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House of Worth silk ball gown, Ca 1899
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June 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
House of Worth silk ball gown, Ca 1899
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June 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
June 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Afternoon dress by House of Worth, Ca. 1905-8
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June 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Afternoon dress by House of Worth, Ca. 1905-8
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Evening dress belong to Queen Maud of Norway, Ca. 1908-13
©️ National Museum Norway
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©️ National Museum Norway
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June 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Evening dress belong to Queen Maud of Norway, Ca. 1908-13
©️ National Museum Norway
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©️ National Museum Norway
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Promenade dress in wool and silk, Ca. 1903.
© The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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© The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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June 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Promenade dress in wool and silk, Ca. 1903.
© The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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#1900sdress #edwardianfashion
© The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Silk and fur dance dress by Lucile, Ca. 1939
Lucile was the professional name of Lady Duff-Gordon. She was the first British. Asked designer to achieve international acclaim! She is also remembered for being a survivor of the Titanic sinking.
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Lucile was the professional name of Lady Duff-Gordon. She was the first British. Asked designer to achieve international acclaim! She is also remembered for being a survivor of the Titanic sinking.
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June 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Silk and fur dance dress by Lucile, Ca. 1939
Lucile was the professional name of Lady Duff-Gordon. She was the first British. Asked designer to achieve international acclaim! She is also remembered for being a survivor of the Titanic sinking.
#fashionhistory #vintagefashion #1930sfashion
Lucile was the professional name of Lady Duff-Gordon. She was the first British. Asked designer to achieve international acclaim! She is also remembered for being a survivor of the Titanic sinking.
#fashionhistory #vintagefashion #1930sfashion
Silk afternoon dress by Terhune (New York), Ca. 1905
© The Met
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© The Met
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June 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Silk afternoon dress by Terhune (New York), Ca. 1905
© The Met
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© The Met
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House of Worth wedding gown, Ca. 1896
Silk with pearls - and the most fabulous gigot sleeves!!
©️The Met
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Silk with pearls - and the most fabulous gigot sleeves!!
©️The Met
#fashionhistory #houseofworth
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June 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
House of Worth wedding gown, Ca. 1896
Silk with pearls - and the most fabulous gigot sleeves!!
©️The Met
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#dresshistory #vintageweddingdress
Silk with pearls - and the most fabulous gigot sleeves!!
©️The Met
#fashionhistory #houseofworth
#dresshistory #vintageweddingdress
Silk evening dress by Callot Soeurs, Ca. 1925-26
©️Met Costume Institute
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©️Met Costume Institute
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June 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Silk evening dress by Callot Soeurs, Ca. 1925-26
©️Met Costume Institute
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©️Met Costume Institute
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Red silk Moiré dress, with gigot sleeves, Ca. 1837.
©️The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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©️The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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June 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Red silk Moiré dress, with gigot sleeves, Ca. 1837.
©️The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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©️The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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French silk gown, Ca. 1900-03
This dress is in the Met Costume Institute. It was donated in 1953 by Cornelius Vanderbilt & his sister & I believe the dress belonged to their mother who died that year. She was Grace Vanderbilt - formerly Wilson, one of the famous 'Marrying Wilsons'
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This dress is in the Met Costume Institute. It was donated in 1953 by Cornelius Vanderbilt & his sister & I believe the dress belonged to their mother who died that year. She was Grace Vanderbilt - formerly Wilson, one of the famous 'Marrying Wilsons'
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June 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
French silk gown, Ca. 1900-03
This dress is in the Met Costume Institute. It was donated in 1953 by Cornelius Vanderbilt & his sister & I believe the dress belonged to their mother who died that year. She was Grace Vanderbilt - formerly Wilson, one of the famous 'Marrying Wilsons'
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This dress is in the Met Costume Institute. It was donated in 1953 by Cornelius Vanderbilt & his sister & I believe the dress belonged to their mother who died that year. She was Grace Vanderbilt - formerly Wilson, one of the famous 'Marrying Wilsons'
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Ca. 1902~Evening gown belonging to Queen Alexandra. Silk & tulle embellished with sequins in shades of gold & mauve.
Following the death of her eldest son, Albert Victor, in 1892, Alexandra wore the colours of half mourning for the rest of her life.
Designer: Henriette Favre
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Following the death of her eldest son, Albert Victor, in 1892, Alexandra wore the colours of half mourning for the rest of her life.
Designer: Henriette Favre
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June 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Ca. 1902~Evening gown belonging to Queen Alexandra. Silk & tulle embellished with sequins in shades of gold & mauve.
Following the death of her eldest son, Albert Victor, in 1892, Alexandra wore the colours of half mourning for the rest of her life.
Designer: Henriette Favre
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Following the death of her eldest son, Albert Victor, in 1892, Alexandra wore the colours of half mourning for the rest of her life.
Designer: Henriette Favre
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Gilded age bustle dress made of dark blue wool and linen, with silk ribbon trims and mother of pearl buttons.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1881⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1881⠀
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June 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Gilded age bustle dress made of dark blue wool and linen, with silk ribbon trims and mother of pearl buttons.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1881⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1881⠀
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imperial fashion 👑 Silk and chiffon evening dress belonging to Princess Alix of Hesse (the future Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna).⠀
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The dress was made in Frankfurt, Germany in 1894, the year of her marriage to Nicky.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1894⠀
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The dress was made in Frankfurt, Germany in 1894, the year of her marriage to Nicky.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1894⠀
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June 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
imperial fashion 👑 Silk and chiffon evening dress belonging to Princess Alix of Hesse (the future Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna).⠀
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The dress was made in Frankfurt, Germany in 1894, the year of her marriage to Nicky.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1894⠀
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The dress was made in Frankfurt, Germany in 1894, the year of her marriage to Nicky.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1894⠀
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Gilded Age day dress of wool and silk.⠀
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Designer: Fox department store⠀
Ca. 1896-99⠀
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© The Metropolitan Museum of Art⠀
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Designer: Fox department store⠀
Ca. 1896-99⠀
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© The Metropolitan Museum of Art⠀
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June 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Gilded Age day dress of wool and silk.⠀
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Designer: Fox department store⠀
Ca. 1896-99⠀
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© The Metropolitan Museum of Art⠀
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Designer: Fox department store⠀
Ca. 1896-99⠀
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© The Metropolitan Museum of Art⠀
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White silk summer dress belonging to Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
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Bodice of gauzy silk chiffon, embroidered with a floral pattern. Lapel and color of floral bobbin lace. The skirt has a train of embroidered white silk chiffon.
Ca. 1860-70⠀
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Bodice of gauzy silk chiffon, embroidered with a floral pattern. Lapel and color of floral bobbin lace. The skirt has a train of embroidered white silk chiffon.
Ca. 1860-70⠀
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May 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
White silk summer dress belonging to Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
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Bodice of gauzy silk chiffon, embroidered with a floral pattern. Lapel and color of floral bobbin lace. The skirt has a train of embroidered white silk chiffon.
Ca. 1860-70⠀
#fashionhistory #royalfashion #empresssisi
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Bodice of gauzy silk chiffon, embroidered with a floral pattern. Lapel and color of floral bobbin lace. The skirt has a train of embroidered white silk chiffon.
Ca. 1860-70⠀
#fashionhistory #royalfashion #empresssisi
Recently I was lucky enough to see the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace. This Ivory & black silk gown by Reville was worn by Lady Annie Holcroft in 1928 for her court presentation.
Reville were one of London’s most prominent dressmakers, specialising in court dresses
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Reville were one of London’s most prominent dressmakers, specialising in court dresses
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May 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Recently I was lucky enough to see the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace. This Ivory & black silk gown by Reville was worn by Lady Annie Holcroft in 1928 for her court presentation.
Reville were one of London’s most prominent dressmakers, specialising in court dresses
#fashionhistory
Reville were one of London’s most prominent dressmakers, specialising in court dresses
#fashionhistory
Gilded age evening dress. Boned bodice with short puffed sleeves and skirt in floral patterned silk. Embellished with beads and sequins, and trimmed with metallic braid.⠀
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Designer: Margaret Kavaney ⠀
Ca. 1897⠀
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© Cincinnati Art Museum⠀
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Designer: Margaret Kavaney ⠀
Ca. 1897⠀
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© Cincinnati Art Museum⠀
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May 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Gilded age evening dress. Boned bodice with short puffed sleeves and skirt in floral patterned silk. Embellished with beads and sequins, and trimmed with metallic braid.⠀
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Designer: Margaret Kavaney ⠀
Ca. 1897⠀
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© Cincinnati Art Museum⠀
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Designer: Margaret Kavaney ⠀
Ca. 1897⠀
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© Cincinnati Art Museum⠀
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Queen Alexandra's coronation dress - currently on display in the Kings Gallery as part of the new exhibition: The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
Designer: Morin Blossier
Ca. 1902
Coronation portrait by Luke Fildes
© The Royal Collection
Designer: Morin Blossier
Ca. 1902
Coronation portrait by Luke Fildes
© The Royal Collection
May 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Queen Alexandra's coronation dress - currently on display in the Kings Gallery as part of the new exhibition: The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
Designer: Morin Blossier
Ca. 1902
Coronation portrait by Luke Fildes
© The Royal Collection
Designer: Morin Blossier
Ca. 1902
Coronation portrait by Luke Fildes
© The Royal Collection
Pink silk gala dress belonging to Queen Maud of Norway.⠀
Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk & metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine & hand-sewn
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Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
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Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk & metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine & hand-sewn
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Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
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May 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Pink silk gala dress belonging to Queen Maud of Norway.⠀
Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk & metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine & hand-sewn
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Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
#fashionhistory
Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk & metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine & hand-sewn
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Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
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Two piece black & white silk gingham day dress, with black silk velvet trim to collar, waist, and cuffs. China silk with black lace bib, black lace around hem flounce, and black crinoline lining to skirt.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1893⠀
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© Augusta Auctions⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1893⠀
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© Augusta Auctions⠀
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May 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Two piece black & white silk gingham day dress, with black silk velvet trim to collar, waist, and cuffs. China silk with black lace bib, black lace around hem flounce, and black crinoline lining to skirt.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1893⠀
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© Augusta Auctions⠀
#fashionhistory #vintagefashion
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca. 1893⠀
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© Augusta Auctions⠀
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Pink silk gala dress belonging to Queen Maud of Norway.
Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk and metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine and hand-sewn
Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
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#royalfashion
Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk and metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine and hand-sewn
Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
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#royalfashion
May 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Pink silk gala dress belonging to Queen Maud of Norway.
Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk and metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine and hand-sewn
Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
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#royalfashion
Machine-woven silk fabric in a double-stranded, ribbed weave, silk tulle embroidered with silk and metal thread, glass beads, appliquéd silk rosettes, machine and hand-sewn
Designer: Unknown
Ca. 1907
© National Museum, Norway
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#royalfashion
Linen day dress with a silk organza collar and cuffs and silk twill bow. Simple sea-side frock has as its focal point a large spotted silk twill cravat which is loosely tied in a bow to fasten the bodice front.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca.1915⠀
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© V&A Museum⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca.1915⠀
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© V&A Museum⠀
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#fashionhistory #dresshistory
May 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Linen day dress with a silk organza collar and cuffs and silk twill bow. Simple sea-side frock has as its focal point a large spotted silk twill cravat which is loosely tied in a bow to fasten the bodice front.⠀
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca.1915⠀
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© V&A Museum⠀
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#fashionhistory #dresshistory
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Designer: Unknown⠀
Ca.1915⠀
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© V&A Museum⠀
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#fashionhistory #dresshistory
Ball gown of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna.
Two piece dress of bodice and skirt, in silk satin, embroidered with metallic thread and embellished with glass beads, sequins, rhinestones and imitation pearls.
Designer: August Brisac
Ca. 1897-1898
© The Hermitage
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Two piece dress of bodice and skirt, in silk satin, embroidered with metallic thread and embellished with glass beads, sequins, rhinestones and imitation pearls.
Designer: August Brisac
Ca. 1897-1898
© The Hermitage
#fashionhistory #royalfashion
May 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ball gown of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna.
Two piece dress of bodice and skirt, in silk satin, embroidered with metallic thread and embellished with glass beads, sequins, rhinestones and imitation pearls.
Designer: August Brisac
Ca. 1897-1898
© The Hermitage
#fashionhistory #royalfashion
Two piece dress of bodice and skirt, in silk satin, embroidered with metallic thread and embellished with glass beads, sequins, rhinestones and imitation pearls.
Designer: August Brisac
Ca. 1897-1898
© The Hermitage
#fashionhistory #royalfashion