Sites in this category cover costumes from approximately 1790-1907. Major recognized periods include:
- Regency [costume] (1790-1825)
- "Romantic" revival, Dickens (1825-1840s)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Old West (1849-1915)
- American Civil War (1861-1865)
- Bustle-era (1870s-1880s)
- Gibson girl, La Belle Epoque, Edwardian (1890s-1907)
This category contains sites which provide information on or images of garments (either reproduction or authentic) from the 19th century. Sites whose intent is to sell or rent costumes should (and will) be placed in the equivalent Shopping category.