Old Rags

Dress, 1913 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Adorable hat!

Dress and amazing hat, 1912 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Walking dress, 1912 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Day dress, 1916 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Fancy dress, 1912 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Looks like (left to right) a flock of birds*, Dionysus or a grapevine and one of those newfangled flying contraptions.

* Possibly with real stuffed birds if the era is any indication.  The outfit was cute at first but now it looks like a massacre.

Evening dresses, 1911 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

I mentioned a while ago that late Edwardian dress got inspiration from the kimono.  One of its other biggest influences was also the neoclassical styles of the early 1800’s.  You can see that influence clearly on this plate.

Crazy suit with a crazier hat, 1913 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Ensemble, 1912 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Ensembles, 1913 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Day and walking dresses (including two variations on one top) and a hat, 1912 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse

Suits and hats, 1910 the Netherlands, De Gracieuse