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Inspiration for GLASSMERE, an Edwardian period magical realism novel. Shiny things, antique things, all welcome. (Before 1910 is fine)
If there ever was a Julia dress. Half this blog is clothes for her, since she's the fashion plate. But wow... Worth, Paris. (Julia is a bit inspired by my sister, who loves sunflowers--so the colors on the embroidery just... yeah...)
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I just adore the flower embroidery detail on this one. ca. 1905
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House of Paquin (Distant relatives of mine, most likely...) 1905. Love the play of lavender here.
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Ideal for Ellen, when she is taken to London for some acceptable clothes by Aunt Lucy. Austrian, 1905.
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File under "dresses I might be convinced to take up historical costuming in order to make in my size." 1900. Worth again.
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More House of Worth. Worn by the wife of J.P. Morgan, ca 1900.
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While I try to inform people of how colorful our ancestors were, sometimes black and white can do amazing things. Reminds me of something out of The Night Circus.
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Drinks in style. How I wish I could have a nip of bourbon...
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Gardens are at the heart of Glassmere. Quite literally. But where do they take you?
This happens to be here in my own state. I can't get to Europe, but we've got the whole eccentric mansion thing down pat! (I want to go to there again...)
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I've been very female biased so far. But I've always loved this portrait of George Vanderbilt. By Whistler, no less!
This shade gets a bad rep, but I really like it.
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Love the muted colors and the sheer piece over the top.
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A little later on than in the novel, but pretty enough to share.
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Inspiration for the portrait scene. This is pretty much how I imagine it.
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Her name is Evelyn Farquhar. Your argument is invalid.
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Charles Boom. I love their faces; they look like people you might encounter at the grocery store today.
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Emil Fuchs. The Lady in Black is doubtful as to your present worth.
A self portrait of Elin Danielson-Gambogi. Does she not look haunted?
Heavens. The fabric pattern plus place plus actual flowers!? So beautiful. By Frederick Worth.
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This... is not attractive. Expensive. But not attractive. (Kind of looks like he just dropped that diamond, and not in a good way.)
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Love some Egyptian revival. Scarabs AND snakes? Sign me up!
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Amazing how "modern" old stuff can look. Technically Victorian.
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This. In my hair. Now.
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Kristen Rutherford Can we please bring Downton Abbey & Boardwalk Empire styles back into vogue?
Natania Barron Yes, yes, we can. Funny thing: wore my hair in a Gibson girl tuck today. Took it out and I look like a hobbit. FRIZZ!
I'm not normally a tiara kind of gal, but I'd take this in a heartbeat.
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Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Silver, ebony, amethyst, carnelian -- this must have seemed so insane. Ca. 1911
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One more of Lily Elsie.
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Brigid Ashwood Swoon! She looks kind of similar to a new painting of mine. I've never seen her before. Lovely!
Natania Barron I was thinking that, too! She's so purty...
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Gloria Bath Would love the opportunity to wear just one...