Aran Islanders This photograph shows a fine example of the dress commonly worn by the rural people of the Aran Islands, Co. Galway. The woman is ...
Heavy overcoat In winter those who could afford one wore a heavy frieze overcoat. This man is also wearing a top hat and rough corduroy trousers.
Old Lady This dark coloured dress was typical of the clothing worn by older women in this period. Many of these dresses were made at home out of ...
Long Dress This lady was photographed on her way to church. There is much more detail on this dress and the cloth is finer. It is gathered at the ...
Woman in Mourning This elderly lady is in mourning following the death of her husband. It was common for woman in late Victorian times to wear black ...
Bridal Party The photograph of this bridal party was taken early in the 20th century. Both ladies are wearing large hats, tailored suits and ...
Wedding Dress The photograph shows an Ulster bride preparing for her wedding day in 1912. Dresses like this were hand crafted by local dressmakers ...
Country Wedding Couple This a photograph of a wedding couple in 1903. The woman’s hair is coiled and she is wearing a high necked blouse with a dark brooch. ...
Communion Dress This photograph dating from before the 1st world war shows a girl preparing for her Confirmation while the boy is taking his first ...
School Photo This school photograph taken in 1912 shows a group of children, some of whom are wearing their Holy Communion dresses. While most of ...
