Beautiful Inspiration

I recently found a link on another blog to this collection of antique dresses, I think from the Smithsonian (is that right, Rebecca?). Anyway, I had to post some of my favorites!! :-D

Cynthia, anyone? (Sorry, it really reminds me of Cynthia though. :-) )

This is late 1830's, early 1840's. (Could be pulled up on the shoulders...)

Absolute gorgeousness!! This is late 1850's, early 1860's.

There are several ADORABLE Edwardian dresses!!! Lots of inspiriation! :-)

*sighs* What a beautiful color!!! And the style! I love it! :-D

Very pretty!

Not the hat, by the way... ;-)

This may be my absolute favorite; it reminds me of Laura Timmons from Lark Rise to Candleford, and I think I could find a way to make one like it based on Jenny Chancey's Edwardian patterns!

On a side note:

Believe it or not, I have been sewing PEOPLE clothes as well as doll clothes! Got stuck on the zipper on Saturday (first time sewing a zipper) and just haven't picked it up since then, but I might this evening or tomorrow. Will say no more. :-)

Also, check out my Wives and Daughters link; I have edited some of the graphics to make it more interesting. Let me know what you think. :-)