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The Modern Delineator

@moderndelineator.bsky.social

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#Fashion and #WomensHistory from the 1860s-1960s, shared here everyday. All images from my collection. Full scans at www.themoderndelineator.com

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Magazine page showing a photograph of two women. The one on the left is standing in a blue dress that buttons in front with gently puffed sleeves, a skirt with godets reaching mid-calf, and low two-tone heels. She holds a straw hat in her hand. The woman on the right wears a white dress with burgundy polka dots with a large collar and half sleeves. Her skirt also reaches mid-calf and she wears two-tone heels.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Illustration depicted three dresses. The dress on the left has a v-neck and pronounced collar with short sleeves and a swiss waist. It reaches just below the knee. The middle dress features a rounded neckline, 3/4 length sleeves, a button-down front, and a knee length skirt. The right dress has a sweetheart neckline, swiss waist, short sleeves, and a skirt that appears to reach the floor.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Sepia illustration of a woman wearing a large, wide brimmed hat with a feather on top. Her dress has half-length sleeves and a collar trimmed with fringe. A blouse with a peter pan collar is visible underneath. The skirt is cut with a side overlap, has a gather at mid-calf, and reaches the floor.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Magazine page depicting illustrations of five women's blouses along the top. All five blouses feature elaborate pleating, but each is a different color and style. The bottom depicts instructions for creating pleats, written in French.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Scanned page depicting children's wear from the directoire period, illustrated in black and white. On the upper left, there is a two-piece striped skirt suit. In the middle are two girls in white dresses with embroidered details. One girl is seated and the other points off into the distance. On the upper right is a dark colored long-sleeved dress. On the bottom left, a small illustration depicts a young woman in a sheer dark overdress with a lighter colored underdress. The bottom middle depicts three girls -- the leftmost girl wears a light color dress with a large collar and asymmetrical button close, the middle wears an overdress with a large yoke, and the rightmost wears a two piece ensemble with a white sailor collar.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Illustration depicting three women. On the left, the woman wears a purple dress with a high waist and large collar. She carries a handbag and wears a purple hat. She is seated in a high back chair next to a table. The middle woman is standing with her hand on the chair. She wears a two piece burnt orange dress with a large white collar and cuffs. The woman on the right wears a large blue hat with wings and a blue dress that buttons down the side front. Her collar and cuffs are trimmed in lace.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Illustrated cover of El Hogar y La Moda depticing a woman in two piece suit against a blue wreath, black pedestal, and red vase with a red plant. The suit features highly padded shoulders, a jacket nipped at the waist, and a skirt reaching mid-calf.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Magazine page depicting variety of illustrated skirts. Top left is a three-panel A-line skirt with a slight flare. Top right is a pleated 3/4 circle skirt. Middle left is a yellow A-line with gentle flare. Middle right is a green pencil skirt reaching mid-calf. Bottom right is a brown demi-circle skirt without pleats.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Illustration of a woman in a tangerine coat with fur trim worn over a cream overdress that is wrapped and secured at the waist over a white underdress reaching the floor. She wears evening shoes and a cloche-style hat with large feathers. She stands in front of a red curtain with a pot of flowers on her left.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Illustrated cover of Modes de Paris depicting a blonde woman in a pink blouse and brown skirt against a blue and white wall with molding. The shirt features gathers and pleats and buttons down the center.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Illustration depicting four women wearing "housewarmers." These are loose comfortably fitting garments. One looks like a dress with long sleeves and a tie belt. One is a long jacket tied at the waist over trouser. A third is a long dress with short sleeves and square neckline. The fourth is a blouse and wrap skirt combination.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Image depicting an illustration of a blonde woman. She wears a structured blue shirt dress with prominent shoulders. The dress reaches her knees and is belted at the waist.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Illustrated cover of Modes et Travaux depicting a woman wearing a blue dress, carrying a white fur stole, and wearing a black hat with black gloves. The dress features a yoke that meets in the middle, a belt at the wait, and a long form fitting skirt with long tiered gathers at the bottom.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Illustrated cover of Advance Patterns Fashion News from January 1944 depicts a woman in a red shirt dress with short black gloves, a red cap, and a black fur muff, seated on a loosely sketched ottoman or bench.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

A black and white image of a woman wearing a two piece walking suit. The woman is shown in 3/4 view from behind. Her suit jacket is belted in the back and her skirt reaches her ankle. She wears a large black hat.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Magazine page with three columns. On the left column, a woman wears a tied high-waisted dress with a square collar and embroidery. Her hair is worn up. Her dress reaches below her ankles. The center column depicts text. The right column shows a woman in a long, comparatively unstructured gown with embellishment at the bottom and along the train. Her hair is worn up and she has a feather tucked into a headband.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Sepia illustration of a woman wearing a dress with a bodice of draped lace and a skirt with a long train reaching to the ground. Her hair is worn up and she faces away from the camera.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

An illustration of a woman in a western "Japonisme" inspired dress. The dress features a wrapped skirt gathered at the waist, a cross-front bodice, and traditional kimono sleeve, as well as the appearance of a large obi. The woman carries a parasol and her hair is worn up.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Image of a black and white magazine page. In the center is a woman wearing a day dress that reaches her ankle. The dress features a short row of buttons near the bottom, large lapels, and a hat with a large feather.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Cover of La Mode Illustree depicting a woman in a dark blue dress with a lace overlay and white silk underdress. The dress has a short blue train and a high white collar.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Scanned magazine page with text and center illustration depicting woman in a two-piece walking suit. Her top is belted and her skirt reaches her ankle. She has a fur stole with head draped over her shoulders and she wears a hat with a folded brim.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Scanned magazine page. The top right features a black and white illustration of a woman wearing a bodice with oversized balloon sleeves. She has a fur scarf with heads attached around her neck and a fur muff. Her hat is decorated with taxidermy birds.

The bottom illustration depicts a woman in a wedding dress with an oversized collar, balloon sleeves, and an extended train.

The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Scan of a magazine page. The left side depicts a women in a white dress wearing an elaborate shawl and a wide brim black hat with a white feather poking up.

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The Modern Delineator @moderndelineator.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Sepia-toned illustration of a woman in dress. Dress is cut low on the decolletage and appears to gather at the center waist before draping down.