Illustrated short story, “A Lawn-Tennis Tournament,” from Peterson’s Magazine, August 1887.
Re-posting two costume plates- The Hornet and The Incroyable -from the book, Fancy Dresses Described by Ardern Holt, 1887. This book gives advice on what to wear to fancy dress balls or masquerade balls and includes many illustrations. Have some Halloween costume inspiration from the Victorian Era!
Walking Dress, Girl’s Jacket and Plastron; accessories from the August 1887 issue of Peterson’s Magazine
Color Fashion Plate, August 1887, Peterson’s Magazine
color fashion plate from 1887 edition of Peterson’s Magazine
Color Fashion Place, Peterson’s Magazine, 1887
“A Peep at the Party,” steel plate engraving, Peterson’s Magazine, September 1887
Children’s Fashions for Fall, Peterson’s Magazine, September 1887
House dress, Lawn Tennis dress, New style sleeve; Peterson’s Magazine, September 1887
Bustle ensemble and two bonnets from Peterson’s Magazine, September 1887
