autochromes

I'm in love with these early 19th century color photos. No, you heard correctly-- color! They're autochomes, a very early color process, and they kind of put me in mind of a 1912 Anthropologie catalogue.



See what I mean? I would wear every single thing she has on. I particularly love the gold-embroidered white skirt with the coral blouse. I wish I was better at making Polyvore collages!



These two remind me of Waterhouse paintings.



Okay, time to put on our sheer white cotton blouses and make flower crowns. Who's with me?



Can giant hats be in style again, please?