1883 - What they Wore to the Vanderbilt (Costume?) Ball: Inside the Photo Album

[amandainvermont]

THIS blog was quite interesting - amazing get-ups. High Society at play.

The album is at the Museum of the City of New York and more photos HERE.

Does this man have a raccoon on his head?

 

[cmpollack]

A six million dollar bash will certainly put one on the social register!

Probably is a (real) raccoon on his head; one attendee nicknamed "Puss" apparently went with a dead stuffed cat on hers. Taxidermy + fancy balls = Ugh...

I got a kick out of this bumble bee costume:

Thanks for posting, Amanda!

 

[Midge]

Crazy costumes - thanks for sharing!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Fabulous!

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

Awesome!

 

[Lady Scarletts]