Reform dress

New York. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Small Illusions: Children's Costume 1710–1920," June 20–September 9, 1990.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Curios and Treasures," August 15, 2000–April 29, 2001

Posts about Jane Morris written by Robert Wilkes

Artistic Dress was a fashion movement circa 1850-1900 that rejected highly structured and heavily trimmed Victorian trends in favour of beautiful materials and simplicity of design.

Well, I appear to be on a theme roll, because once again I’ve picked a dress with front view vs back view. This one is quite intentional though: it’s a tea gown with a specific over-robe effect. Last Week: an early 1860s dress in blue floral silk Last week’s dress was the opposite of the week before’s. A fortnight ago you liked the back view but not the front, last week you loved the front, but if you had any quibbles it was that you thought the additional back tails were awkward and…

Front cover of music sheet for Mrs. Bloomer's Own, composed by Edmond Reyloff, published ca. 19th century - early 20th century.

This gown would have been worn as a 'tea gown', as an informal 'at home' dress for the late afternoon, or even as a simple dinner dress. In 1884 Liberty's had opened a dress department under the guidance of the designer E. W. Godwin. He was a member of the Aesthetic Movement, which favoured 'artistic' dress for women based on classical, medieval, Pre-Raphaelite and Renaissance clothing. The gown is close to Walter Crane's designs for Aesthetic dress in Aglaeia, the journal of the Healthy and…

Emilie Floge photographed wearing a dress designed by herself, late 19th/early 20th century.

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This Garment Would Be A*Final Sale* To Protect The Delicate Nature Of The Fabric And The Intricate Stitching Of The Sheer Top Sheeth. The Dress Is In Pristine Condition. Alberta Ferretti Philosophy Limited Pre Collection Dress 1999 2000 Runwaypre Collection Nylon Organza Sheer Fabric. Niche Textile Fabric. 2000 33 Inches Length From Center Front Top/Chest 31 Inches Length From Underarm To Bottom Hem 14 Inches Front Side To Side Bust 28 Inches Bust. Two Pieces Undergarment Slight Flare. This…