Happy Halloween!! 🎃🎃🎃Did you know that in the 19th century costume balls, called “Fancy dress” parties, were thrown throughout the year? Here we have a peasant girl and Swiss guard fancy dress. The guard costume was actually made in Switzerland! Check out our Fashion Archives blog to learn more about these extravagant parties and see more costumes! #fashionhistory #fashionarchives #fashionarchive #19thcentury #19thcenturyfashion #fancydress #costumes #marylandhistory #fashionhistoryblog #vintagehalloween #vintagecostume #textiletuesday