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Image depicting two women of the Ancient Order of Foresters wearing elaborate headdresses at a parade in 1929. About the Ancient Order of Foresters: The Ancient Order of Foresters originated in England in the mid-eighteenth century, with the first…

In these pages, the latest fashion advice from London regarding bridal headgear is relayed. The article begins by informing readers that wealthy English brides were wearing diamond tiaras on their wedding days. However, it surmises, it was unlikely…

Included on this page from the Western Mail in 1935 is a photograph of three women, identified as the Petter sisters, dressed as ‘medieval angels’ at a Halloween Ball in London.

Heiress marries Prince_Western Mail_29 June 1933_p24.pdf
In this article from the Western Mail, news from Paris informs readers about a cheering crowd of 3000 people, mostly women, who mobbed Miss Barbara Hutton, the American Woolworths’ heiress, and Russian Prince Alexis Mdivani as they left the…

Tudor Dress Vogue_Western Mail_15 Feb 1934_p29.pdf
This article from the Western Mail in 1934 recognises a Tudor influence on current fashions and describes some of the Tudor styles being adopted by leading dress-makers. In particular, it suggests that ‘princesse’ cuts were common for…

In Fashion's realm_Western Mail_26 April 1928_p21.pdf
In this column describing the latest fashion trends in 1928, the author suggests that alongside coat frocks, hats and fur pelts, the medieval style was making a comeback. Popular materials such as ring and chiffon velvets, brocades, satins and rich…

Fringes and Tassels_West Australian_5 October 1934_p10.pdf
This newspaper article suggests that a renewed interest in Renaissance fashions and medieval handicrafts can be seen in the elaborate cord trimmings, satin embroidery, coloured fringes and tassels that were being incorporated into home decoration…

Medieval Headdress_The Argus_22 September 1949_p10.pdf
A photograph on page 10 of the Melbourne newspaper The Argus. Pictured is a newlywed couple under the title 'Medieval Headdress'. The title refers to the headdress, which incorporates a veil and perhaps a small crown, worn by the bride. The headdress…
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