Lovely things from the turn of the 20th century--the Edwardian age, art nouveau, la Belle Epoque.

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Detail of gold embroidered taro leaves and fern on court uniform, c. 1878.

Detail of gold embroidered taro leaves and fern on court uniform, c. 1878.

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Wool court uniform, c. 1878

Wool court uniform, c. 1878

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Wool court uniform, c. 1878.

Wool court uniform, c. 1878.

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“This satin dress, made in Paris, was worn by Emily Cutts Judd to the coronation ball for King David Kalakaua on Feb. 12, 1883.”

This satin dress, made in Paris, was worn by Emily Cutts Judd to the coronation ball for King David Kalakaua on Feb. 12, 1883.”

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“This satin dress, made in Paris, was worn by Emily Cutts Judd to the coronation ball for King David Kalakaua on Feb. 12, 1883.”

This satin dress, made in Paris, was worn by Emily Cutts Judd to the coronation ball for King David Kalakaua on Feb. 12, 1883.”

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Evening dress by Stern Bros, 1894

Evening dress by Stern Bros, 1894

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Bodice and skirt by Madame Cridon, 1885

Bodice and skirt by Madame Cridon, 1885

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Velvet shoulder cape designed by Mrs. Ball, 1893-1895

Velvet shoulder cape designed by Mrs. Ball, 1893-1895

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Wedding dress by Madame Meynier, 1908

Wedding dress by Madame Meynier, 1908

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Wedding dress by Liberty & Co., ca. 1905

Wedding dress by Liberty & Co., ca. 1905

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