vicfangirlguide:

A mid Victorian earthenware boot warmer. The piece is hollow with a hole in the top into which warm water can be poured before the device is inserted into a boot.

Hats (!) from Peterson’s Magazine, August 1887

Walking Dress, Girl’s Jacket and Plastron; accessories from the August 1887 issue of Peterson’s Magazine

House dress, Lawn Tennis dress, New style sleeve; Peterson’s Magazine, September 1887

Embroidered nightgown case, from Peterson’s Magazine, November 1887

Walking dress, Bonnet and Cape, Peterson’s Magazine, November 1887

Crochet pattern for child’s beret in afghan stitch, Baby shoe design and pattern for a traveling bag for shoes; Peterson’s Magazine, November 1887.

texarkanamuseums:

Studio Portrait, circa 1895.

This image of an unknown African-American lady is only three inches square. Hairstyle, necktie and jewelry indicate this was taken in the 1890s. 

Hat, Jacket, Pelerine, Sleeve design from Peterson’s magazine, December 1887

Mantle, Toque, Collarette and Bodice designs, Peterson’s Magazine, December 1887

Everyday Dresses, Garments, etc, By Emily Hay from Peterson’s Magazine, July 1888

Walking Dress, Mantelet, Sailor Hat from Peterson’s July 1888.

Walking Dress, Lace Capote, Plastron from Peterson’s July 1888.

Clothing, accessories and crafts, Harper’s Bazar, September 20, 1890

Baptiste Costume and Two New Style Sleeves, Peterson’s Magazine, 1885