19th c. Clothing: 1840-1859
This page has photos of actual 19th century garments, which I find useful for inspiration.
Most of these photos were found on eBay and antique garment dealers, like: Maire McLeod Elegant Vintage; Karen Augusta Antique Lace & Fashion; Antique & Vintage Dress Gallery; FiddyBee; Time Travelers; 1860-1890; Rupert & Toby's Collectables; HeartNSoul1; Old Threads Antique Textiles.
Another site with lots of excellent images is Démodé: Extant women's clothing 1750-1919.
1840 - 1859
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A cloak c.1840. Yum!!
A Brussels lace mantelet, 1840s
Boy's blue silk jacket, 1840s
Blue silk taffeta quilted petticoat, 1840s
Brown silk brocade gown, 1840s
Gold silk dress, 1840s
Man's silk brocade vest, 1840s
Printed cotton gown c.1845. Love the wild fabric!
Shot silk dress c.1845
Blue & gold wool challis gown, 1845
Ecru cotton poke bonnet, 1845
Silk & lace ballgown, 1845
Blue silk striped dress, c.1845
Wool challis day dress, 1848
Pink silk moire ballgown c.1848
Girl's calico dress, c. 1850
Silk dress, c.1855
