Period Dress Collection

Laure and Marguerite (chromolitho)
734692 Laure and Marguerite (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laure and Marguerite)

The Boulevard (colour litho)
CHT182421 The Boulevard (colour litho) by Wostry, Carlo (1865-1943); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Carmen and Desdemona (chromolitho)
734689 Carmen and Desdemona (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen and Desdemona)

Members of high society at the Waldorf Hotel, 1896
3780185 Members of high society at the Waldorf Hotel, 1896 by Smedley, William Thomas (1858-1920); (add.info.: Members of high society at the Waldorf Hotel, 1896. New York)

Members of high society at the Waldorf Hotel, 1896
3787898 Members of high society at the Waldorf Hotel, 1896 by Smedley, William Thomas (1858-1920); (add.info.: Members of high society at the Waldorf Hotel, 1896)

Elsa and Fatma (chromolitho)
734693 Elsa and Fatma (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elsa and Fatma. Liebig card)

Rosa and Selika (chromolitho)
734687 Rosa and Selika (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosa and Selika. Liebig card)

The Improving Arts, 1867 (colour litho)
CHT171886 The Improving Arts, 1867 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Members of the New York Yacht Club, 1890s
3779892 Members of the New York Yacht Club, 1890s by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); (add.info.: Members of the New York Yacht Club, 1890s. At the foot of Twenty-sixth Street, East River, New York)

Gabrielle and Hedwige (chromolitho)
734690 Gabrielle and Hedwige (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabrielle and Hedwige)

Vittorina and Xyinia (chromolitho)
734688 Vittorina and Xyinia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vittorina and Xyinia)

Norma and Ophelia (chromolitho)
734685 Norma and Ophelia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norma and Ophelia)

Ida and Kem (chromolitho)
734694 Ida and Kem (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ida and Kem. Liebig card)

Pia and Quintia (chromolitho)
734683 Pia and Quintia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pia and Quintia. Liebig card)

Amneris and Beatrix (chromolitho)
734691 Amneris and Beatrix (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amneris and Beatrix)

Yola and Zita (chromolitho)
734686 Yola and Zita (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yola and Zita. Liebig card)

Empress Theodora and Ulrica (chromolitho)
734684 Empress Theodora and Ulrica (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress Theodora and Ulrica)

Guards in period dress at Petra, Jordan

Portrait of Madame Bishoffsheim, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR168145 Portrait of Madame Bishoffsheim, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

The Parisian (oil on canvas)
XIR162938 The Parisian (oil on canvas) by Giron, Charles (1850-1914); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Portrait of Louise-Elisabeth de France (1727-59) Duchess of Parma and her son Ferdinand (1751-1802)
XIR162638 Portrait of Louise-Elisabeth de France (1727-59) Duchess of Parma and her son Ferdinand (1751-1802), 1786 (oil on canvas) by Labille-Guiard

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) with his Nephews and Nieces on the Terrace
XIR161373 Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) with his Nephews and Nieces on the Terrace at Saint-Cloud, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Ducis, Louis (1775-1847); 105x143 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Ball at the Court of Valois (oil on canvas)
XIR156835 Ball at the Court of Valois (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); 163x193 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: bal a la cour des valois; ); French

Portrait of Anne Savary (1774-1833) Duke of Rovigo, 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR169159 Portrait of Anne Savary (1774-1833) Duke of Rovigo, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Lefevre, Robert (1755-1830); 215x145 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Girls in period dresses at Lullingstone Park near Eynsford, Kent. 1938

Actors in period dress at the Zwinger Palace, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

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Step back in time with these stunning period dresses. From the elegant engravings of Charles I to the vibrant chromolithos of Laure and Marguerite, these garments transport us to a bygone era. The Boulevard comes alive through a captivating color litho, showcasing the fashion trends of its time. Carmen and Desdemona grace us with their presence in exquisite chromolithos, reminding us of the allure and drama that surrounded them. Traveling across continents, we encounter members of high society at the iconic Waldorf Hotel in 1896. Their opulent attire reflects their status and sophistication. Elsa and Fatma captivate our attention with their colorful chromolithos, while Rosa and Selika exude elegance from another era. The Improving Arts litho takes us back to 1867, where artistry met fashion on canvas. The Devilish Temptress from Blanco y Negro magazine's front cover entices us with her seductive style. Not forgetting those who enjoyed leisurely pursuits, we catch a glimpse of members from the New York Yacht Club in the 1890s. Their dapper outfits perfectly complemented their nautical adventures. Lastly, Gabrielle and Hedwige enchant us once again with their timeless beauty captured in chromolithos. These period dresses serve as reminders that fashion has always been an expression of individuality and societal norms throughout history. Whether it be royalty or everyday people, each garment tells a unique story woven into fabric – stories that continue to inspire designers today.