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Miss Lorillard’s Wedding in 1827: Did the Bride Wear White?

Posted on March 17, 2021 by mansionmusings

Maria Rosina Lorillard (1800–1880) was a wealthy twenty-six-year-old when she married Robert Bartow (1792–1868) in New York City on March 20, 1827. Did the bride wear white? This might seem like a silly question today, but as fashion historians know, … Continue reading →

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Pretty and Cool: A White Summer Dress, ca. 1895

Posted on August 12, 2020 by mansionmusings

Pretty white summer dresses were everywhere in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were lightweight and cool, and everyone looked fabulous in them, whatever the occasion. No wonder these gowns were so popular. In August 1897, a fashion … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: White dresses in fashion history

Miss Lorillard’s Wedding in 1827: Did the Bride Wear White?

Pretty and Cool: A White Summer Dress, ca. 1895

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