Flower Maidens Vintage Ephemera
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I wish I could pinpoint a more precise date for when the vintage photos on these free printable ephemera sheets were taken, but I couldn’t find one. If I had to guess, I would say it was in the early part of the 20th century - maybe the 1910s or 1920s. I say that because the style of the dresses they are wearing is so different from the Victorian styles that preceded that time period. One of the vertical photos has a caption that reads, “A Flower Maiden,” and a second that reads, “A Flowery Maiden.”
For the record, I did not add the color to the images. That was done in another era. If you like the look of old colorized photos, you should also take a look at these Stars of the Stage collage sheets.
Scroll down, and you’ll find a sheet of mixed-sized journal cards measuring 3.25” x 2” and 2” x 3”, and a second sheet of 2.5” x 4.25” journal cards.
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The fashion styles of the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, were very different from those of the 1910s and 1920s. Victorian clothing was known for being restrictive and structured, with corsets and tight-fitting bodices that emphasized an hourglass figure. Skirts were long, typically falling to the floor, and made from elaborate fabrics such as silk, velvet, and lace. Women wore a variety of accessories, including gloves, hats, and parasols, and favored darker, richer colors like black, navy, and burgundy.
In contrast, the 1910s and 1920s saw a shift towards looser, more comfortable clothing styles that were practical and simple. The rise of the "flapper" dress in the 1920s exemplified this shift, with dresses being straight and shapeless, instead of tight-fitting. Skirts were shorter, with hemlines ending at or above the ankle in the 1910s and rising to mid-calf or knee-length in the 1920s. Fabrics became more practical, with cotton and wool being popular choices. Accessories were less common, with hats remaining popular, but gloves and parasols were less frequently worn. Colors became brighter and lighter, with pastels and bold patterns like stripes and geometric shapes gaining popularity. In general, the fashions of the 1910s and 1920s were a stark departure from the structured and elaborate styles of the Victorian era.
2.5” x 4.25”
Here is an example of a mixed-media art journal page I made using one of the photos of these lovely ladies. I created the background using acrylic paint scraped on in color blocks with an old gift card. I added a little splatter with watered-down paint and some lines drawn with a Posca paint marker. I also used collage images from these free printables: Colorful Butterfly Ephemera & Botanical Picture Atlas Collage Sheets.
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