When rummaging through some of my paper ephemera I came across this beautiful pamphlet I had completely forgotten about! It’s undated, but it’s probably from the 19-teens (I’m guessing 1915-1918ish). Here’s a few images, and I’ll follow up with more later. It’s really cleverly designed. It opens up to the two dresses here, then opens again to another layout, then to a very large layout. Kind of like unfolding a map, but with pretty dresses inside!
Click on the image above for a larger version to read the descriptions.
Hope you had a great weekend!
Evangeline
July 18, 2011 at 10:44 pm (13 years ago)The clothes look a. 1916–the height of the bizarre “war crinoline.” I do, however, adore those traveling requisites!
wearinghistory
July 18, 2011 at 10:46 pm (13 years ago)Thank you so much for the date, Evangeline!
I love your blog :)
Jennifer Rosbrugh
July 19, 2011 at 3:56 am (13 years ago)I love mid-Teens fashions. Thanks for sharing!
The Dreamstress
August 5, 2011 at 12:18 am (13 years ago)I say 1916 too! It’s such a funny period – so many quirky details on the odd silhouette. The feathered pinwheel hat is the funniest of all. It looks more like a costume than real dress!
thevintagetraveler
August 15, 2011 at 3:14 pm (13 years ago)I’m crazy about this! I especially love the “Traveling Requisites”!
Sarah Elizabeth Gallery Antiques
August 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm (13 years ago)And the fabulousness of those SHOES! Almost 18th-century shapes, with shoe clips instead of latchets or buckles. I do wish Stern Brothers had sold those too!