Godey's January 1855.
Walking Dress, Evening Dress,
Empress Pardessus (Pattern),
Sleeves, Caps, Girl's Dress, Mourning,
and misc.
LINKS TO FASHION PLATES
AND FASHION
INFORMATION
With so many of us studying and sewing historic costume, I think that these resources need to
be made available free of charge for study and inspiration.  Only by studying the original
garments, photos and primary documents can we separate what is truly historical from myth.