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Fashionable Mantle
Image, instructions and pattern diagram for a fashionable mantle of 1857.
Hoop crinoline
Illustration and description of an expandable and retractable set of hoops from 1859 Godey's Ladies' Book
Day Dress with pattern diagram
Image, description and pattern diagram for a day dress from the January 1857 issue of Godey's Ladies' Book
Color Fashion Plate, 1887
Hand-colored plate from the March 1887 issue of Peterson's Magazine. This plate folds out from the bound copy of Petersons, so it shows fold creases.
Walking Ensembles, 1883
Two walking ensembles for women from a winter 1883 Peterson's Magazine. Images include hats, wraps and dresses.
Dinner dresses, 1883
Peterson's Magazine, winter 1883. Black and white illustration of two dinner dresses.
Baby Shoe Pattern, 1864
Pattern diagram and braid detail layout for a pair of cloth baby shoes.
Walking Dress, circa 1889
Two views, front and back, of a circa 1889 walking ensemble including bustled skirt, basque bodice and hat.
Lady's Fashion and Accessories, circa 1889
Fashion page from 1880s edition of Peterson's Magazine. Illustrations include: afternoon gown, boudoir/lingerie jacket, morning cap, brooch in the shape of a spider