1908 Edwardian Fashion
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1908 Edwardian Fashion
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Kathy Pinna
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AncientFaces
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03/20/2018
Happy first day of Spring! This 1908 Edwardian fashion says "Spring".
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Elegant, but imagine trying to stay clean with that beautiful lace hem dragging along the street, trying to avoid puddles & horse poo?
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Their petticoats had dust ruffles and drag trains to help keep the skirts clean. They also lifted the backs of the skirts. A woman dressed in this way would not have spent a lot of time walking in the streets; house to carriage to another indoor establishment.
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Before the automobile the streets were full of dust & residue from horse droppings. There weren't many dry cleaning fluids that weren't flammable. I would imagine a dress like that could only be worn once.
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I agree with Lois , Ladies that could afford to dress like this did little walking in dirty streets. I think they were escorted into their carriage , and taken to the door of their destination and helped down and around puddles etc.
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Sherry Richmond Gowns like this were worn only on special occasions and very likely made for those occasions. It would have been far too frivolous to only wear once. I used to make my living buying and selling these gowns, but this one is far and above most.
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The more I see these photos, the more I'm convinced I was born in the wrong century! I adore these styles!!
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I prefer comfort any day, some leggings & a cute t-shirt please with a warm hoodie & some comfortable flat shoes.
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Linda Eaton
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03/20/2018
Lovely. Doubtful too many dresses, gowns, and parasols have survived from that particular era ~ but at least some of the photographs have. One of my beloved grandmothers was born at the end of 1909 ~ I imagine her mother wore similar dresses.
James Dignan
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03/21/2018
It's been autumn here since the beginning of the month, but thanks anyway :) Keep up the good work!
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