Link: Burlesque beauties of the 1890s

Check out these curvy babes:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114487/Photos-reveal-scandalous-burlesque-dancers-1890s.html

The "Hairbow"

In my previous post I linked to a bunch of hairstyles from the New York Public Library's Digital Galleries. I decided to do a separate post on the one below because it reminded me of a style I've seen recently in a photo of Lady Gaga. Behold, the "hairbow": 

New style for dressing the hair, with details. (1870)

New York Public Library

NYPL Digital Scans on Hairstyles

Another awesome source for hairstyles.

Some of my favorites:

Hairstyles for teenage girls

Classic coiffure ; Bridal coif

Bride’s veil, new coiffure

Evening coiffure -- back and front

Head-dresses in the latest styles

Coiffures de mariées

Out of the Past

(Click on these images to open the large versions.) 

Source: American Hairdresser, February 1939

Check out these amazing recreations of 18th and 19th century hairstyles.