The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute, Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century. China: Taschen GmbH, 2012. Print.

Blum, Stella. Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book. New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1985. Print.

Darnell, Paula Jean. Victorian Millinery: Ladies' Hats 1850-1900. Reno, Nevada: Fabric Fancies, 1995. Print.

Extremely useful for describing bonnets / hats/ gloves, and for dating outfits

Worrell, Estelle Ansley. American Costume: 1840-1920. Harrisburg PA: Stackpole Books, 1979. Print.

EXTREMELY USEFUL for conclusively dating period clothing, comes with small explanations of each costume, and history

Olian, JoAnne. Full-Color Victorian Fashions 1870-1893. New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1999. Print.

Stamper, Anita, and Jill Condra. Clothing Through American History: the Civil War through the Gilded Age, 1861-1899. Oxford: Greenwood, 2011. Print.