Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Three Muses - Victorian Elegance


Whilst searching for appropriate images, I came across the magazine page - 'Unknown Wives of Well-Known Men' and I knew I just had to use it but stopped short of featuring the 'Men!'   
Thanks to
page - The Vintage Moth
corset ad. - Clearly Vintage
shoes - Graphics Fairy
ladies & frame - Google
textures - Difference maker & GP2 from SHC
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  1. PatApril 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love your ladies and their "corsets", a superb creation Judy.
    Pat

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  2. "MOI" FreubelApril 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I always wonder how those ladies went to the bathroom Judy :)
    I'm pretty visual person but when I
    imagine that I had to wear those dresses !! LOL
    ******
    Glad to be back and missed you !
    Rian

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  3. Dolly DaydreamsApril 6, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Lovely elegant ladies , but those corsets look painful, beautiful piece.

    Marie

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  4. KayleneApril 6, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Well done, my waist is beginning to hurt.

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  5. Lori SaulApril 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Beautifully depicts the style and era Judy- wonderful color and authenticity. Truly elegant!

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  6. indybevApril 6, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Can you imagine getting about in those bustles? .. or sitting down in those bustles? lol This is a charming addition to this week's collection of Victoriana, JudY!

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  7. Chris ArlingtonApril 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Judy, thank you for visiting my blog. I am so glad I could see your blog. I love your style. Fabulous!
    As for the card I was thinking of saving it for my hubby next year. He never notices anything.

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  8. DeannApril 6, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    This is wonderful Judy...don't you wonder how in the world they could stand to wear all that googaw. Great picture of Victorian life.

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  9. RPLancasterApril 6, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Judy, this is really colorful and beautiful.
    Did you ever wonder how they managed to sit down with those bustles? Could that be why they were always sitting on the edge of their seats?

    Paulett

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  10. peggy gattoApril 6, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Does this make my butt look too big!!!
    I love this!!!!

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  11. YvonneApril 6, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Fantastic, Judy! Love the rich colours you have chosen too!

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  12. Gayle Page-RobakApril 6, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Excellent, Judy....great art piece.

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  13. JunibearsApril 6, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    A wonderful collage Judy. That piece of ephemera is priceless! Gorgeous women. I love it. Tres elegante! xx

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  14. Gaby Bee April 6, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Gorgeous Judy! The ladies in her corsets are divine!

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  15. Folk HeartApril 7, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Oh, this is so rich in color and very compelling. I just love it!

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  16. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Elegant ladies. What they had to do to achieve that elegance...just doesn't bear thinking about!

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  17. TaluulaApril 7, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Fabulous bustles going on there, Judy, I wonder how they ever sat down and no wonder they were always getting the vapours! Brilliant.

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  18. ChristineApril 7, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I absolutely love this. And aren't these big puff butts victorian dresses adorable?

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  19. FayeApril 7, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Styles change so drastically (thank goodness!). This is beautiful, Judy, and elegant. I love the colors. I hate the dresses! That style makes the women look like centaurs. Not your fault, dear. It's just my opinion. Clever of you to leave off the men.

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  20. Silvia(Barnie)April 7, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Wow, your ladies are perfect. A wonderful card.

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  21. sarahApril 8, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    that's perfect!

    sarah
    http://mixedmediajournal.wordpress.com

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  22. JoséApril 8, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Love this entry! Imaging having to walk and sit in a dress like that....

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