This late 19th century misses dress has a simple design of puffed sleeves and a fitted waist.

Late 19th Century Misses Dress

This late 19th century misses dress has a simple design of puffed sleeves and a fitted waist.

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in gold on rich silk.

Vest

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in gold…

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in gold on rich silk.

Vest

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in gold…

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in silk on black cloth.

Vest

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in silk…

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in silk on black cloth.

Vest

The vest is a sleeveless upper body garment worn over a dress shirt. This vest is embroidered in silk…

The sabre is type of sword that has a single blade. This sabre is a cavalry dress sword that is curved and made out of steel. It is engraved with scenes of cavalry men with their horses.

Sabre

The sabre is type of sword that has a single blade. This sabre is a cavalry dress sword that is curved…

This cashmere fabric is taken from a dress. It is made out of wool in a design that consists of large leaves, and small flowers.

Cashmere Fabric

This cashmere fabric is taken from a dress. It is made out of wool in a design that consists of large…

This dress is made out of muslin a finely woven cotton fabric, richly embroidered in flowers and leaves.

Dress

This dress is made out of muslin a finely woven cotton fabric, richly embroidered in flowers and leaves.

This tiara is a head-dress made with sapphires and diamonds. It is part of the jewels of the Queen of Spain.

Tiara

This tiara is a head-dress made with sapphires and diamonds. It is part of the jewels of the Queen of…

"A Frate della Misericordia. MISERICORDIA, the name of a society (of laymen) in Florence, founded in the 13th century, who tend the poor sick, carry victims of accident or disease to the hospitals, and the dead to their burial. Members of all classes of the community, including the highest, are enrolled in this charitable association; and their somber and forbidding costume-- a dark monastic dress, with the cowl pulled down over the face so that the eyes merely peep through little holes." -Hazeltine, 1894

Frate della Misericordia

"A Frate della Misericordia. MISERICORDIA, the name of a society (of laymen) in Florence, founded in…

An illustration of a woman in a long dress and hat standing behind a camera.

Woman Standing Behind Camera

An illustration of a woman in a long dress and hat standing behind a camera.

"Dolichonyx oryzivorus. Bobolink. Meadow-wink. Skunk Blackbird (Northern States), Reed-bird (Middle States), Rice-bird (Southern States). Male, in breeding plumage: Black; cervix buff; scapulars, rump and upper tail-coverts ashy-white; interscapulars streaked with black, buff, and ashy; outer quills edged with yellowish; bill blackish-horn; feet brown. The faultless full dress of black, white, and buff is worn only for a brief period; and even in spring and summer, most males are found to have yellowish touches in the black, especially of the under parts. The "delirious song" is only heard while the males re trooping their way to their breeding-grounds, and before the midsummer change of feather." Elliot Coues, 1884

Bobolink

"Dolichonyx oryzivorus. Bobolink. Meadow-wink. Skunk Blackbird (Northern States), Reed-bird (Middle…

This is an illustration of "Beauty and the Beast" a fairy tale by artist Robert Anning Bell in 1894. It seems to depict three ladies sewing a dress.

Beauty and the Beast

This is an illustration of "Beauty and the Beast" a fairy tale by artist Robert Anning Bell in 1894.…

This is a woman modeling a long dress, cape and hat. .

Woman Modeling

This is a woman modeling a long dress, cape and hat. .

This is an early 20th century winter jacket. It has a high neck collar and long wide sleeves that are similar to oriental dress.

Early 20th Century Winter Jacket

This is an early 20th century winter jacket. It has a high neck collar and long wide sleeves that are…

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long with layers of ruffles. It is fitted at the waist with flowers at the center.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long with layers of ruffles. It is fitted at the…

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. The lady on the left is wearing a long baggy dress with a long belt tied at the waist, and a hat. The lady on the right is wearing a long dress with an apron like style material added to the front. She is also wearing a hat with a fan like design material on top.

Early 20th Century Dresses

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. The lady on the left is wearing a long baggy…

These two women are dressed in early 20th century lady's outfits. The lady in the front is wearing a two piece striped suit with a belt at the hip. The lady behind her is wearing a long floral dress with a belt at the waist. They are both standing in front of a large mirror. The lady behind is styling the other lady's hair.

Early 20th Century Lady's Outfit

These two women are dressed in early 20th century lady's outfits. The lady in the front is wearing a…

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. Both ladies are dressed in long striped dresses with a belt at the waist. They are both also wearing hats.

Early 20th Century Dresses

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. Both ladies are dressed in long striped…

This is an early 20th century lady's undergarment. It is designed as a long sleeveless dress. It has lace trimming at the top and bottom edges, and a small belt at the waist.

Early 20th Century Lady's Undergarment

This is an early 20th century lady's undergarment. It is designed as a long sleeveless dress. It has…

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long and has a long material hanging on the bottom of the dress and top. The dress is fitted at the waist with a triangular pattern all around the waist.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long and has a long material hanging on the bottom…

This is an early 20th century lady's outfit. It consists of a long top and a long skirt that is split at the side.

Early 20th Century Lady's Outfit

This is an early 20th century lady's outfit. It consists of a long top and a long skirt that is split…

This is an early 20th century dress. It is a long dress that drapes in the back and long pants.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It is a long dress that drapes in the back and long pants.

This is a lady's gorget. It covers the head and wraps around the neck.

Lady's Gorget

This is a lady's gorget. It covers the head and wraps around the neck.

This is a 12th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 12th century dress.

12th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 12th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 12th century…

This is a 13th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 13th century dress.

13th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 13th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 13th century…

This is a 14th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 14th century dress.

14th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 14th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 14th century…

This is a 15th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 15th century dress with a pointed hat.

15th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 15th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 15th century…

This is a 16th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 16th century dress.

16th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 16th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 16th century…

This is a 17th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 17th century dress with a tall hat.

17th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 17th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 17th century…

This is a 18th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 18th century dress.

18th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 18th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 18th century…

This is a 19th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 19th century dress with a hat.

19th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 19th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 19th century…

This is a 19th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 19th century dress with a bonnet hat.

19th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 19th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 19th century…

This is a 1812 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress with a bonnet, and carrying an umbrella.

1812 Fashion Silhouette

This is a 1812 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress with a bonnet,…

This is a 1864 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress with a bustle in the back to created fullness, and a bonnet.

1864 Fashion Silhouette

This is a 1864 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress with a bustle…

This is a 1874 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black,wearing a long dress with a bustle in the back to create fullness, a tall hat, and carrying an umbrella.

1874 Fashion Silhouette

This is a 1874 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black,wearing a long dress with a bustle…

This is a 1882 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black,wearing a long dress with a bustle in the back, a hat , and carrying an umbrella.

1882 Fashion Silhouette

This is a 1882 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black,wearing a long dress with a bustle…

This is a 1905 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress, a hat, and carrying a cane.

1905 Fashion Silhouette

This is a 1905 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress, a hat,…

This is a 1911 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress, and a large round hat.

1911 Fashion Silhouette

This is a 1911 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black, wearing a long dress, and a large…

This is a 1912 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black,wearing a long dress, and a hat with a feather in the front. She is has a little dog on a leash.

1912 Fashion Silhouette

This is a 1912 fashion silhouette. It shows a women outlined in black,wearing a long dress, and a hat…

This is an early 20th century dress. It consists of a long dress with a floral print, and a cylinder hat with a long ribbon.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It consists of a long dress with a floral print, and a cylinder…

This is a drawing of two ladies wearing 14th century parti-colored dresses, which are dresses with a different pattern on each side. The lady in the front is wearing a dress with a fleur-de-lis pattern on the left side and two large fish pattern on the right side. The lady behind carrying the tale of the dress is wearing a dark material dress with one stripe across the chest area on the left side, and a bird pattern design on the other right side.

14th Century Parti-Colored Dresses

This is a drawing of two ladies wearing 14th century parti-colored dresses, which are dresses with a…

This is a Man and Woman dressed in 18th Century Costumes. The woman is dressed in a full dress that is wide, a cape, and a large feather hat. The man is dressed in a waist coat, breeches and a wig typically worn in those times by men.

Man and Woman 18th Century Costumes

This is a Man and Woman dressed in 18th Century Costumes. The woman is dressed in a full dress that…

This is a woman with a dog. She is walking with her dog on a leash, wearing a long dress and long scarf.

Woman with Dog

This is a woman with a dog. She is walking with her dog on a leash, wearing a long dress and long scarf.

A waist shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. At first it was an undergarment worn exclusively by men. This shirt features a waist having a belt secured to and button holed tabs free from the best at the lower ends.

Waist Shirt

A waist shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. At first it was an undergarment worn exclusively…

In clothing, a collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat or blouse that fastens around or frames the neck. A collar may also be a separate or detachable accessory worn around the neck.

Clothing Collar

In clothing, a collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat or blouse that fastens around or frames the…

The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different materials.

Wooden Soles for Shoes

The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual…

This is a primitive clothes holder that fits around either male or female torso. The primary purpose of clothing is functional, as a protection from the elements. Clothes also enhance safety during hazardous activities such as hiking and cooking, by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment.

Garment Supporter

This is a primitive clothes holder that fits around either male or female torso. The primary purpose…

A church monument of a woman in Wantage during the fourteenth century. She is wearing a dress, cape, and a hair dress common during the period.

Wantage Church Monument

A church monument of a woman in Wantage during the fourteenth century. She is wearing a dress, cape,…

The illustration of a lady from the Burgess family. This shows how women of nobility would dress during the fourteenth century. The Lady Burgess is wearing a crown like head piece with cloth covering the head.

Lady of Burgess Family

The illustration of a lady from the Burgess family. This shows how women of nobility would dress during…

An illustration of fourteenth century architecture, dress, and musical instruments at Nursted Court, Kent. The nobles and the rich ore on the left talking, while the musicians and the juggler on the right are entertaining the nobles. The musicians are playing kettle drum, shawm, Portative (hand organ), vielle, and a harp.

Musician and Nobles in Nursted Court

An illustration of fourteenth century architecture, dress, and musical instruments at Nursted Court,…

A life-size full or partial representation of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes; a dummy.

Dress Form

A life-size full or partial representation of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of…

A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle.

Dress Shoe

A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel,…

A garment for the upper part of the body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and a front opening.

Garment Shirt

A garment for the upper part of the body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and a front opening.

A covering for the head, especially one with a shaped crown and brim.

Dress Cap

A covering for the head, especially one with a shaped crown and brim.

A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle.

Dress Shoe

A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel,…

This is a clothes hook, a stationary mechanical implement were clothes are hung from.

Clothes Hook

This is a clothes hook, a stationary mechanical implement were clothes are hung from.

A weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers.

Diving Suit

A weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers.

The part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over.

Shirt Collar

The part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is…

A shoe is an item of footwear evolved at first to protect the human foot and later, additionally, as an item of decoration in itself.

Dress Shoe

A shoe is an item of footwear evolved at first to protect the human foot and later, additionally, as…