Photographs of English Fashions from 1893

6 Responses to Photographs of English Fashions from 1893

1. Abigail Carlton says:

   May 30, 2012 at 1:10 pm

   I love how even the most “gamine” of these women had a real “don’t f*ck with me” look. That’s how one rules an empire.
2. Susanna says:

   May 30, 2012 at 1:46 pm

   @Abigail – They’re packing under the petticoat.
3. Ella Quinn says:

   May 30, 2012 at 5:30 pm

   Very nice. But why is it that none of the people look happy.
4. Susanna says:

   May 30, 2012 at 5:47 pm

   @Ella – I think their clothes look kinda painful (and they’re British)
5. Mae says:

   October 27, 2012 at 9:44 am

   This website is a goldmine for my costume design class. Thank you!

   Furthermore, these women look a mite cranky only because with the photography at the time, you had to hold still for upwards of 20 minutes or more. If you can hold your face in a non-relaxed position for that long, what mom says holds true– you’ve probably frozen that way ^_~!
6. Susanna says:

   October 29, 2012 at 10:22 am

   Hi, @Mae! I’m so glad you enjoy the site! Those poor women who had to pose for 20 minutes…what we do for fashion