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ornamentedbeing:
I love these photos so I’m going to have to post them again since they go with tomorrows House of Worth theme.
“Putting on the finishing touches at the atelier of the great Parisian designer Worth, in Paris, 1907”
This a great photograph documenting the work of the team of artisans that would work on a couture collection. So many times we think of the fashion designer as a stand-alone creator, arbiter, etc. Photographs such as this bring to light the embroiderers, patternmakers, and seamtresses that move a vision into actuality.
Also, be sure to check out Ornamented Being for great posts of historic costume!
Dressing gown by Mmes. Desbuissons et Hudelist. Paris, France. Circa 1900.
Posted 1 year ago
Pussywillow print on silk. Bourdon, Legendre, and Co. Paris, France. January 15, 1901.
Cherry print on cotton. France. 1901.
Another perfect print for summer! Happy 4th!
Cotton
Manchester, England
Feb. 1901
Leaf print on cotton. Besselievere of Rouen. English furniture print. 1901.
Floral print on silk. Manchester, England. 1901.
Floral print on cotton. Manchester, England. February, 1901.
Floral print on cotton. Europe. 1906.
Paisley print on cotton. Europe. 1906.
Paisley print on cotton. Europe. 1906.
Print on cotton. Europe. 1906.
Print on striped cotton. Europe. 1906.
Faux ikat print on cotton. Europe. 1906.
Another favorite from today’s scans.
Silk print. Manchester. 1901.
I think this would be great fabric for a romper!
