Civilization.ca - Dressing Up Canada - Late Victorian Fancy Dress Balls

Introduction - The Fancy Dress Phenomenon

Sources of Inspiration for Costumes

The Aberdeens

The Historical Fancy Dress Ball, Ottawa,
February 17, 1896

The Victorian Era Ball, Toronto,
December 28, 1897

The Historical Fancy Dress Ball, Montreal,
January 18, 1898

The Ballroom Costumes

Exhibition Photos

Credits and Links

A richly illustrated book, Magnificent Entertainments: Fancy Dress Balls of Canada's Governors General 1876-1898 is available for purchase from the Cyberboutique.