Head Dresses – Summer 1872

Mid-Victorian Hair Ornaments in The Queen 1872 Fashion Supplement

This original hand-colored fashion plate from June 22, 1872, published for the British periodical The Queen, The Lady’s Newspaper and Court Chronicle, offers a comprehensive visual study of late 19th-century Parisian hair ornaments. Titled “Latest Paris Fashions,” the collection sheet features seven elegant profile and rear-view portraits of upper-class women showcasing formal evening and daytime hairstyles. The illustrated hair decorations display a refined selection of period accessories, including delicate white lace lappets, cascading silk ribbons in emerald green and gold, intricate tortoiseshell tiara combs, and fresh rosebud crowns, capturing the height of Victorian grooming and millinery etiquette.

Antique 1870s Evening Coiffures and Lace Bonnet Veils

An exceptional archival document for historical beauty culture and garment construction, this 1870s engraving highlights the complex hairdressing methods popular during the early bustle era. The portraits capture voluminous hairstyles structured with thick braided chignons, heavy crimped rolls, and cascading loose plaits or sausage curls. The figures also model beautifully coordinated bodices adorned with multi-layered black lace collars, ruffled tulle necklines, and elaborate gold drop necklaces with matching pendant earrings. This detailed antique print serves as a high-value targeted resource for theatrical hair design, historic lace researchers, and collectors of Victorian lifestyle publications.