Last Updated on December 15, 2021
If you took the time machine to any period in our history, you'd discover a wealth of exquisite accessories. Moschino McDonald's handbags, you got nothing on these beauties:
1. Happy pantaloons
Women's silk damask pantaloons, China, late 19th century (source)
2. Cherry stockings
Cotton stockings, France, 1870 (source)
3. Think pink corset
Silk pink corset, France, 1904-05 (source)
4. The Bustle
Cotton and horsehair bustle, Austria, 1873 (source)
Note: women wore bustles to expand the fullness of the skirt.
5. Fantastic feather fan
Feather and quill fan, China, first half of 19th century (source)
6. Thumbelina wedding slippers
Wedding slippers, France, 1857 (source)
7. Greyhound parasol
Parasol, Italy, 1915–29 (source)
8. Baby pastel hat
Straw hat with feathers, USA, 1942 (source)
9. Haute couture slippers
Silk slippers, UK, ca. 1790 (source)
10. St Patrick's Day socks
Silk knit socks, India, late 19th or early 20th century (source)
11. Very serious boots
Brocaded silk satin boots, USA, ca. 1889 (source)
12. Mighty mitts
Women's mitts, Italy, 18th century (source)
13. Embroidered handkerchief
Silk handkerchief, Turkey, early 18th century (source)
14. Fancy-schmancy apron
Silk and cotton apron, USA, 1850–60 (source)
15. All grown-up cap
Wool knit cap, Bolivia, late 19th to early 20th century (source)