Accoutrements
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Antique Dance Cards
Some Dance Cards were worn on the wrist Some were worn as necklaces.
Antique Ladies Fan
A necessary accoutrement for every woman
Especially a debutante
A fan signaled if a woman was single, interested, or married by which hand she held it in, and how she held it.
Queen Antoinette's Fan
Balmora Boots
Dancing Slippers
Ladies Shoes
Antique
House of Worth
Charles Frederick Worth
Exquisite Parisian Dress designer
This dress was owned by Carrie Astor
1825–1895
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/wrth/hd_wrth.htm
Please visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art or their website to view more of these amazing dresses.
The Parasol
A practical fashion statement that afforded protection from the sun.
House of Worth
Beaded Cape
Charles Frederick Worth
Ladies Hair
Intricate Fancy Styles
Beautiful hair jewelry and combs
Ladies Hats
Very Fashionable in the 1880's