Costume Past and Present

Attachment 13709When you have found out what your ancestors did and where they lived, it is interesting to see what they looked like.

If you are not lucky enough to have photographs, these resources will give you some idea of the fashions of the time.

Examples of fashion can also be seen on Victorian and Edwardian Photographers.

FTF Costume Gallery

One of the most interesting features of Family Tree Forum is the threads which include old photographs of members' ancestors. Photographs are often posted in an attempt to work out when they were taken in order to identify the subject. Several members are experts in this field, from military uniform and badges to women's necklines and hairstyles.

In August 2008, the Family Tree Forum Costume Gallery was launched following its suggestion by a member. Members are able to upload photographs which are in their possession.

Many contributors add biographical details of the subject of the photograph, others point out details of the fashion of the time. It is fascinating to browse through the pages which are constantly being updated, so it is well worth visiting regularly.

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For medals, military and naval uniforms see .... Military and Maritime History

• The Victorian Era Fashion History

• The Costume Page - Costume History

• Corsets and Crinolines

• English, French and American Fashion in WW2

• Fashion-Era, Fashion/Costume History,

• The Costume Gallery

• Fashion: Clothes Past & Present

• The Crinoline

• Highlights of the Collection - The Cornell Costume Collection

• Costume History (European/Western)

• Notes and Illustrations on Regency Clothing / Clothes Styles

• Fashions Through The Ages 1800s - 2000

• The Victoria and Albert Museum: Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories

• Gallery of Costume Photographic Portrait Archive

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Children

• The Virtual Pram Museum's Carriage Gallery

• The Antique Baby Carriage

• Dressing Baby - 1850s Style

• A History of Boys Clothing From The 1500s

• A Pictorial Survey of Uniforms Worn by British Schoolboys Over The Years

• Girl's C18th, C19th & Early C20th Costume History General Information

• Centuries of Childhood Kent State University

• Scottish Girl Guide History

• Scout Uniform Through The Years

• History of Brownie Uniforms

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Accessories

• The Periods of Jewellery History

• Victorian and Edwardian Hats

• 19th Century Fans

• Hats and Hair Fashion History of Hairstyles

• History - Hairstyles

• The Hair Archives

• Period Corsets and Historic Underwear

• In The Swim

• Victorian and Edwardian Seaside Fashion

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Boots and Shoes

• History of Footwear

• The Bata Shoe Museum

• Shoemaking Links

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Legal

• A History of Court Dress

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Others

• British Tramway Buttons and Badges

• Religious Dress

• St John Ambulance Association Uniforms

• Salvation Army Uniform

• Uniforms and fund-raising: Material Practices in the Salvation Army

• 20th Century Sports Dress Fashion History

• Side Saddle Museum- A History of Riding Habits

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Other Countries/Islands

• The Handbook of German Dress

• Celtic Dress of the 16th Century

• 17th and 18th Century Scottish Costume

• Scottish Tartans-Scotland Clans Heritage From Scotland On Line

• Welsh National Dress

• The Isle of Man With its Unique Mixture of Gael, Norse and Later English

• American Mens Collars

• American Turn of The Century Detachable Collars

• Uniforms, Medals & Flags of the U.S. Coast Guard

• Trooper Hats

• Uniforms of the NSW Police

• La Couturière Parisienne

• Brazilian Uniforms in the 1st World War

• USA Army Uniforms

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