A young girl in a fancy dress at the bottom of a set of stairs.

Girl at the Bottom of the Stairs

A young girl in a fancy dress at the bottom of a set of stairs.

An illustration of a man in German dress.

German Man

An illustration of a man in German dress.

Chief Osceola of the Florida Seminole Indians stands proudly at his tribe's village.

Osceola, Chief of the Seminoles

Chief Osceola of the Florida Seminole Indians stands proudly at his tribe's village.

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

16th Century Flat Cap

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

16th Century Flat Cap

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

"A device for making flutes in a fabric or article of dress, as a ruffle." -Whitney, 1911

Fluting Iron

"A device for making flutes in a fabric or article of dress, as a ruffle." -Whitney, 1911

"A scissors-shaped implement for fluting or crimping linen, etc. It has small cylindrical fingers, one of which is hollow to hold a heated iron. When the scissors are closed, this heated finger forces the cloth between the two other fingers, thus forming a flute." -Whitney, 1911

Fluting Scissors

"A scissors-shaped implement for fluting or crimping linen, etc. It has small cylindrical fingers, one…

An illustration of a woman in an ornate dress.

Woman in Ornate Dress

An illustration of a woman in an ornate dress.

An illustration of an elderly woman in a ornate Victorian era dress.

Elderly Woman

An illustration of an elderly woman in a ornate Victorian era dress.

An illustration of a girl sitting in a chair and putting on her shoes.

Girl Sitting in Chair and Putting on Shoes

An illustration of a girl sitting in a chair and putting on her shoes.

The Cormorant "P. carbo, but has a tuft of long narrow recurved plumes on each side f the crown in the nuptial dress, which are black, white, or particoloured according to the locality. The bare loral region and gular sac are orange, and no white is visible on the throat or flanks." A. H. Evans, 1900

Cormorant

The Cormorant "P. carbo, but has a tuft of long narrow recurved plumes on each side f the crown in the…

It is four o'clock in the afternoon when a messenger rides up to the house of Captain Knott V. Martin. The captain has killed a pig and is ready to dress it, when the messenger hands him a slip of paper. With knife in hand he reads it: "You are ordered to appear with your company on Boston Common at the earliest possible moment." He throws down his knife to put on the uniform. Mrs. Martin asks what he will do with the pig and Captain Martin says the pig isn't important anymore. Not an instant does he wait; the members of his company must be summoned, his knapsack packed.

Captain Knott V. Martin's Pig

It is four o'clock in the afternoon when a messenger rides up to the house of Captain Knott V. Martin.…

An illustration of army sleeve insignia placement.

Sleeve Insignia Placement

An illustration of army sleeve insignia placement.

An illustration of an adult male in Army dress uniform.

Man in Army Dress Uniform

An illustration of an adult male in Army dress uniform.

"Gules, an angel erect with wings expanded or, dress closegirt. CLOSEGIRT. A figure whose dress is fastened round the waist." -Hall, 1862

Closegirt

"Gules, an angel erect with wings expanded or, dress closegirt. CLOSEGIRT. A figure whose dress is fastened…

An illustration of a cat and dog dressed in clothes and walking with an umbrella.

Dog & Cat Dressed with Umbrella

An illustration of a cat and dog dressed in clothes and walking with an umbrella.

An illustration of a woman walking along a path with a cane.

Woman Walking with Cane

An illustration of a woman walking along a path with a cane.

An illustration of a young girl wearing a frilly bonnet and holding an umbrella.

Girl Wearing Bonnet & Holding Umbrella

An illustration of a young girl wearing a frilly bonnet and holding an umbrella.

This late 19th Century floral dress has two layers, one layer is in a floral pattern held up by two flowers on each side and the bottom layer is in a stripe design.

Late 19th Century Floral Dress

This late 19th Century floral dress has two layers, one layer is in a floral pattern held up by two…

This late 19th century design dress has a vest like top. It includes a hat that is in a ribbon shape with three flowers at the very top.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century design dress has a vest like top. It includes a hat that is in a ribbon shape…

This Late 19th Century boy girl dress is designed with a large ruffled collar and ruffles at the bottom.

Late 19th Century Girl's Dress

This Late 19th Century boy girl dress is designed with a large ruffled collar and ruffles at the bottom.

This late 19th century dress is shown in front and back.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is shown in front and back.

This woman is shown wearing a late 19th century decorative dress that is designed with a scrolling leaf pattern all over.

Late 19th Century Decorative Dress

This woman is shown wearing a late 19th century decorative dress that is designed with a scrolling leaf…

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dotted dress.

Late 19th Century Dotted Dress

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dotted dress.

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dress.

Late 19th Century Dress

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dress.

This is a Late 19th century winter dress. It includes a hat with a ribbon in the center.

Late 19th Century Winter Dress

This is a Late 19th century winter dress. It includes a hat with a ribbon in the center.

This lady is wearing a late 19th century winter dress. She is also wearing a hat that includes a feather and a ribbon.

Late 19th Century Winter Dress

This lady is wearing a late 19th century winter dress. She is also wearing a hat that includes a feather…

The fancy york is a 19th century design. It is typically worn over a dress.

Fancy York

The fancy york is a 19th century design. It is typically worn over a dress.

The fancy york is a 19th century design. It is typically worn over a dress.

Fancy York

The fancy york is a 19th century design. It is typically worn over a dress.

This is a 19th century fancy plastron that is made out of lace material and includes a tied ribbon. A plastron is worn over a dress for decorative purposes.

Plastron, Fancy

This is a 19th century fancy plastron that is made out of lace material and includes a tied ribbon.…

This is a late 19th century dress with hat. The hat is designed with a flower on top.

Late 19th Century Dress with Hat

This is a late 19th century dress with hat. The hat is designed with a flower on top.

This is a late 19th century dress with hat. The lady is dressed with a jacket that has puffed sleeves. Her hat is designed with a flower on top.

Late 19th Century Dress with Hat

This is a late 19th century dress with hat. The lady is dressed with a jacket that has puffed sleeves.…

This late 19th century winter dress is designed with a cape that is worn over the dress and a scarf. The lady is also wearing a tied ribbon on her head with feathers in the center.

Late 19th Century Winter Dress

This late 19th century winter dress is designed with a cape that is worn over the dress and a scarf.…

This is a late 19th century dress with hat is worn as a lady's visiting outfit. The lady is dressed with a jacket that has puffed sleeves. Her hat is designed with a tied ribbon and small flowers right behind.

Late 19th Century Dress with Hat

This is a late 19th century dress with hat is worn as a lady's visiting outfit. The lady is dressed…

This late 19th century dress with hat is worn as a lady's visiting outfit. The dress has a plaid pattern on the shoulders, sleeves and bottom of dress. The hat is designed with a tied ribbon and small leaves in the center.

Late 19th Century Dress with Hat

This late 19th century dress with hat is worn as a lady's visiting outfit. The dress has a plaid pattern…

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a fitted jacket with puffed sleeves, and a long dress that has a tied bow on each side. The hat is designed with a lace bow and two stemmed flowers.

Late 19th Century Lady's Outfit

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a fitted jacket with puffed sleeves, and a long dress…

This late 19th century lady's dress is designed with puffed sleeves and a hat that consists of lace, tied ribbon and flowers.

Late 19th Century Lady's Dress

This late 19th century lady's dress is designed with puffed sleeves and a hat that consists of lace,…

This late 19th century dotted dress is designed with a bow around the chest area and a lace bow around the neck area. The hat also includes a bow with flowers.

Late 19th Century Dotted Dress

This late 19th century dotted dress is designed with a bow around the chest area and a lace bow around…

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with flowers.

Late 19th Century Dress

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with flowers.

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with a bow and flowers.

Late 19th Century Dress

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with a bow and flowers.

This late 19th century visiting dress is designed with dots.

Late 19th Century Visiting Dress

This late 19th century visiting dress is designed with dots.

This Late 19th Century Promenade dress is designed for taking walks. It includes a jacket that has puffed sleeves and a hat with small flowers.

Late 19th Century Promenade Dress

This Late 19th Century Promenade dress is designed for taking walks. It includes a jacket that has puffed…

This late 19th century dress is designed with a small floral print and puffed sleeves.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is designed with a small floral print and puffed sleeves.

This lady's afternoon dress has a top that is designed with a floral print. It it includes a hat that is designed with flowers and a bow tied in the back.

Lady's Afternoon Dress

This lady's afternoon dress has a top that is designed with a floral print. It it includes a hat that…

This late 19th century dress is designed with bows.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is designed with bows.

This late 19th century dress is designed with a cape and large bow in the center.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is designed with a cape and large bow in the center.

The late 19th Century Dress is designed with puffed sleeves.

Late 19th Century Dress

The late 19th Century Dress is designed with puffed sleeves.

This late 19th Century Dress is shown front and back. It is designed with puffed sleeves and a bow on the chest. The skirt part of the dress has a slit on the side tied with three bows.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th Century Dress is shown front and back. It is designed with puffed sleeves and a bow on…

This late 19th century dress is made with puffed sleeves and an apron like drape over the front.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is made with puffed sleeves and an apron like drape over the front.

This late 19th century dress is in a floral pattern with an apron like design in the front.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is in a floral pattern with an apron like design in the front.

This late 19th Century dress is in a floral pattern with an apron design that drapes in the front.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th Century dress is in a floral pattern with an apron design that drapes in the front.

This late 19th century dress is fitted with puffed sleeves.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is fitted with puffed sleeves.

This late 19th century dress is fitted with puffed sleeves. It is shown front and back.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is fitted with puffed sleeves. It is shown front and back.

This cape wrap is a late 19th century dress with a bow in the front and back.

Cape Wrap

This cape wrap is a late 19th century dress with a bow in the front and back.

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has puffed sleeves, fitted at the waist with three flowers.

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has puffed sleeves, fitted at the…

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and two flowers at the neck area.

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and two flowers at the…

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has a large collar, buttons in the front, and has puffed sleeves

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has a large collar, buttons in the…

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and a fitted waist.

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and a fitted waist.

This late 19th century misses dress is designed with lace trim. It has puffed sleeves, and a fitted waist.

Late 19th Century Misses Dress

This late 19th century misses dress is designed with lace trim. It has puffed sleeves, and a fitted…

This misses wrapper dress is a late 19th century design. It buttons from top to bottom, has puffed sleeves and a bow that ties at the neck.

Misses Wrapper Dress

This misses wrapper dress is a late 19th century design. It buttons from top to bottom, has puffed sleeves…