Vintage Fashions and Historical Clothing Styles Archives 1880s - 1930s
Men's and Women's Clothing Styles on Board the Steamships
The Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives contains a large number of photographs, articles and period advertisements for fashion and related topics. The student of fashion may gain a greater understanding of the styles provided for both the affluent and the common under-classes.
Vintage Fashion Articles
Mrs. Eliza Aria wrote annual articles for the Cunard Steamship Line which appeared in The Cunard Daily Bulletin, Fashion & Pleasure Resort Supplement printed once a year.
- 1887-11 November Fashions for Women by Mrs. Johnstone
- 1887-11 Exquisite Women's Winter Fashions from Paris
- 1888-08 Summer Fashions in London by Mrs. Johnstone
- 1900 Dress Fashions and Gossip in Paris by Mrs. John Van Vorst
- 1900 The Fashions of London by Mrs. Eliza Aria
- 1902-09 Fashion of Today: The Du Barry Coat
- 1902-09 Fashions of London: Autumn Dresses
- 1902-09 Dress And Gossip of Paris by Mrs. John Van Vorst
- 1903-06 Women's Fashions of Today
- 1903-06 The Fashions of London
- 1903-07 Women's Fashions of Today - Summer Styles
- 1903-07 The Fashions of London: The Indispensable Blouse by Mrs. Aria
- 1903-07 Dress and Gossip of Paris - by Mrs. John Van Vorst
- 1904-01 Women's Holiday Fashions by A. J. Ashmore
- 1904-01 Street Gowns and Wraps for Women
- 1906 In the Path of the Purchaser by Mrs. Eliza Aria - Tours London's Fashion Shops and Boutiques
- 1906 The World of Dress by Mrs. Eliza Aria - Latest Women's Fashions for 1906
- 1907 In the Path of the Purchaser by Mrs. Eliza Aria - Tours London's Fashion Shops and Boutiques
- 1907 The Remarkable Irish Linen Industry
- 1907 The World of Dress by Mrs. Eliza Aria - Latest Women's Fashions for 1907
- 1908 In the Path of the Purchaser by Mrs. Eliza Aria - Tours London's Fashion Shops and Boutiques
- 1908 The World of Dress by Mrs. Eliza Aria - Latest Women's Fashions for 1908
- 1921-07 Fine Women's Fashions for Ocean Liner Travel
- 1921-12 Women's Fashion on Board the Steamships - Wraps to Welcome the Atlantic Breezes
- 1922-11 Women's Fashions For The Crisp Brisk Days at Sea
1900 Women's Fashions of Today - Large selection of women's fashions at the turn-of-the century. Over 30 pages of vintage clothing and accessories including: Evening wear, Women's Suits, Toilettes, Costumes, Negligee Garments, Bride and Bridesmaid Dresses, and Hats.
Bunads
- A Trip To Dalecarlia - Folk Costumes From Sweden
- Liebig's Extract Norwegian Folk Costumes Advertising Trading Cards - 1900s
- The Peasant Costumes of Europe circa 1900
Advertisements
- 1906 Day and Night Fashions for Men and Women Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Wollen System Co.
- 1906 Fine Fur Fashions on Regent Street - International Fur Store, London
- 1906 Fine Women's Fashions - Jays' Ltd. of London
- 1906 Irish Lace Gowns - Exclusive Design - Royal Irish Industries Association, Dublin
- 1906 Parisian Women's Hats for All Occasions - The Parisian Hat Company, London
- 1906 Women's Fashions, Linen, Accessories - John Wilsons' Successors, Ltd. - London
- 1906-06-07 Women's Fashions from Fenwick of London
- 1906-06-07 Macy's at Herald Square in New York City - The Beginning of a Miracle on 34th Street
- 1907 Fine Women's Fashions from Jays' Ltd. London
- 1907 "JAEGER" Special Pure Wool Underwear for Fall and Winter
- 1907 Real Irish Lace Goods (Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, Flouncings) - John Wilson & Son - Belfast
- 1907 Real Lace, Women's Fashions, Heirloom Sheetings and Linens - John Wilsons' Successors, Ltd. - London
- 1907 Fashionable Evening Blouses- Fine Women's Fashions - Peter Robinson's of London
- 1907 Irish Crochet Robe - Hand Embroiders, Real Irish Lace - Royal Irish Industries Association - Dublin
- 1907 Women's Hats for Every Occasion - The Parisian Hat Company
- 1908 Sixty Years A Lace Store - Irish Industries
- 1908 Marvels of American Merchandising - R. H. Macy - Macy's of New York
- 1908 Experts in the World of Fashion for Women - Fine Evening Gowns - Peter Robertsons - Oxford Street
- 1908 The Best and Smartest Garments for All Sports - Pure Jaeger Golfers - For Steamer, River, Seaside, and Country Wear.
- 1908 "FROM THE LAND OF LACE AND LINEN." - Robinson & Cleaver, Linen Manufactures, Belfast
- 1908 Distinctive Suits, Trousers and Outerwear for Men - The West End Clothiers Co., Ltd - London
- 1911 Intricate Lace Blouse - Fine Women's Wear - Irish Industries, Dublin
The majority of these article and print advertisements were published in magazines available on board steamships and ocean liners on transatlantic voyages.
