Swimwear
Swimwear has an interesting history. The swimming costume, or bathing suit, was first used in the mid 1800's. Prior to that ladies would have worn long gowns which billowed out…
Posted inAccessories Bags and Purses Pre 1920
17th Century Bags
Many decorative early 17th century bags survive, but it is not entirely certain how they were used and worn. They are too delicate and elaborate to serve as receptacles for…
Posted in1920s Fashion Through the Years Shoes
Ladies Shoes 1920s
Ladies Shoes 1920s. The T-strap was the most popular shoe style of the roaring twenties, but other shoe styles were also available. Having been hidden in boots and under long…
Dresses 1920s
Dresses 1920s. During the 1920s day dresses had a drop waist, which was a belt around the low waist or hip and a skirt that hung anywhere from the ankle…
Posted in1920s Fashion Through the Years Hats
Ladies Hats 1920s
Ladies Hats 1920s. The most renown hat of the 1920's was the Cloche hat. The short hairstyle suited this type of hat, which was bell shaped. It was invented by…
Skirts 1900 to 1920
Skirts 1900 to 1920. Skirts fitted over the hip and fluted towards the hem were popular during the early 1900s and continued in popularity during the 1910's. In addition, during…
18th Century Suits
18th Century Suits. Gentlemen's suits in the 18th century consisted of a full-skirted knee-length coat, knee breeches and a vest or long waistcoat which could have sleeves (Reference: Victoria and…
19th Century Trousers
19th Century Trousers. Trousers became increasingly fashionable in the first quarter of the 19th century. At first they were only worn for day and informal dress but by the 1820s…
17th Century Bracelets
17th Century Bracelets. Below are some examples of 17th century bracelets including a lace band made of human hair and a Spanish gold bracelet. [geolocator_show for="GB"][ebayfeedsforwordpress feed="http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=17th+century+bracelet&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=15&campaignid=5338620288&toolid=10039&customid=pastimefashions-rss-uk-17th-century-bracelets&minPrice=100.0&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1" items="20"][/geolocator_show] [geolocator_hide…
Bronze Age Bracelets
Bronze Age bracelets tended to take a solid bangle form. They could be bronze, copper gold and metals. Below are some examples of bracelets / bangles from the Bronze Age.…
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Necklaces 1940s
Necklaces 1940s. Below are some examples of necklaces from the 1940s including a necklace by Alexander Calder and a jadeite necklace by Enos Richardson & Co. [geolocator_show for="GB"][ebayfeedsforwordpress feed="http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=necklace+1940s&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=15&campaignid=5338620288&toolid=10039&customid=pastimefashions-rss-uk-necklaces-1940s&minPrice=100.0&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1"…
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Ladies Hats 1950s
Ladies Hats 1950s. Hats, were a necessity for the well dressed woman. The choice of hat style, color and material was almost limitless. Designers kept getting more avant-garde but traditional…