Elegant Ladies: High Society Fashion in Photographs 1903-1909

Between 1903 and 1909, The Burr McIntosh Monthly featured stunning full-page photographs of socialites, opera singers, and leading actresses. These were the movie stars of their day, women who had the means and motivation to keep up with changing fashions. Their portraits provide an invaluable resource for costume historians, as well as re-creationists, historical writers, and artists.The 170 photographs in this book showcase a wide variety of garments, including evening gowns, day dresses, sportswear, riding habits, and furs, often with fine details of lacework, beading, and embroidery. The subjects are a veritable society register of the time, with family names such as Kennedy, Vanderbilt, and Roosevelt, and legendary stage names such as Lily Langtry, Ethel Barrymore, and Anna Held. Whether you are interested in the fashions of a more elegant age, or seeking information on the women who influenced it, Elegant Ladies offers a wealth of primary source material that is sure to please.