Evening Dress in late 1800s early 1900s. COVE The Evolution of the 19th Century Gown: A Visual Guide Mimi Matthews feeling monumental the early 1800s British court gowns were probably one of the most ridiculous fashion silhouettes that ever existed, so of course I needed to give it a go. while 15,500+ 1800s Dresses Stock Illustrations, Royalty Free Vector Graphics & Clip Art iStock Victorian Era epochs of fashion: Costume and Dress throughout History