[JimSEA]

Quite an article. The look into the past is fascinating. Just how much of their time did upper class women spend dressing. Were they, and the men, trying to make themselves uncomfortable. Hot weather must have been difficult.

[Jack Hydrazine]

I think a number of those photos were taken on Sundays. But, also, people cared more about how they dressed back in the day unlike today. If they could see us today they’d think we look like a bunch of slobs.

[afraidfortherepublic]

How much time did they spend IRONING? Of course, most households had a “hired girl” to do that, but still. Have you ever been to a museum, or an old estate, and visited the laundry to see the old horrid devices used to achieve those starched and pressed fashions?

Even the maids’ uniforms had to be carefully pressed and pleated, including the aprons and the hats. And there was no such thing as ‘wash and wear’ fabric in those days either.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Antique pleating iron used for collars and cuffs.

[rochester_veteran]

Just how much of their time did upper class women spend dressing. Were they, and the men, trying to make themselves uncomfortable. Hot weather must have been difficult.

A lot of the clothes were made out of wool. Couldn't imagine having to wear wool clothes in Summer, before air conditioning was invented and before fans as well. Shorts were only acceptable for young boys. I'm glad I live in the age that I do, I have never longed for living in the past.