Here are more photos from the archives of photographer Martin Schweig showing fashion from the early 20th century. I mentioned in the last post from the archives that Martin's father and grandfather were commissioned to do photography for St. Louis department stores. That's what Martin thinks these beautiful fashion photographs were for.
If you are curious about what kind of camera was used then, Martin said it was probably an 8 x 10 view camera. To see the first two posts from the archives, look here and here. And there are more wonderful photographs to come….
I love the shoes and stockings, especially the one with the larger heel area…so French!
Do I have to post this comment? How embarrassing! Thank you…
beautiful photos and dresses. interestingly, you are the only person I know who could actually wear one of these dresses now, but still look completely modern and gorgeous! xo