Old Rags

Summer by John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1875, private collection

It feels like summer (or spring, I guess) here in Charlotte…It was 73 today but it was in the 20’s on Friday so people are feeling lousy due to the dramatic change in the weather.

(Source: the-athenaeum.org)

Promenade dress, ca 1875

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July dinner (?) dress, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

August fashion, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

July fashion, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

I’m not sure what I think about the color/print combination and the pompom tassels, but I love the cut of the bodice and the way the bustle is draped.

July fashions, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

July fashion, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

June afternoon (?) dress, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

May fashion, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

April fashion, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne

March fashion, 1875 France, L’Élégance Parisienne