“The Dress Diary” is an intimate record of one wardrobe — and its era. Anne Sykes’s collection of fabric remnants, lovingly preserved in an album, documents not merely her life but the Victorian era.

Victoria-era details are having a 2022 moment. Cinched waists, pettiskirt-inspired ruffles, and voluminous puff sleeves–all with a 21st-century twist–are among the trends that graced this season’s ...

Joyce Hanz Thursday, April 4, 2024 2:01 p.m. | Thursday, April 4, 2024 2:01 p.m. Explore the elegant fashions of the late 1800s with an ongoing Victorian-themed exhibit at The Kerr Memorial Museum.

In this video, Anne explores the world of sewing by learning to create a Victorian era dress with the help of her friend Ellen, who travels from Germany for the project. Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:44 ...

NEWMARKET — Throughout history, women's fashions have often been called torture devices. But costumer Astrida Schaeffer is confident that corsets, at least, were not intended to cause pain. “If it ...

Starting from the Victorian era through the 20th century, feminist movements played a large role in American History by advocating for equal rights. During this time, many women were oppressed by men ...

Machine generated contents note: pt. I General Topics -- ch. 1 Underclothes -- ch. 2 Leisure Wear -- ch. 3 Children's vs. Women's Clothing -- pt. II Women's and Children's Street Apparel -- ch. 4 1860 ...