19th Century Fashion LOUIS FATTA Around the turn of the century, fashion became a kind of language, one that spoke of status, taste, and the quiet art of being seen. These women, likely photographed between 1898 and Around the turn of the century, fashion became a kind of language, one that spoke of status, taste, and the quiet art of being seen. These women, likely photographed between 1898 and The 19th Century Dresses Come Out for their Close ups Today's DAR Mid 19th century Work Woman Dresses Maggie May Clothing Fine Historical Fashion