Striped Dress 1861
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Striped Dress 1861
Women: short cape & dress in vertical striped fabric & pleated border; high buttoning bodice, pagoda sleeves, purple vandyke & tassel trim. Girl: habit shirt, ankle boots
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Media ID 4362926
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10118889
Ankle Bishop Bodice Buttoning Cape Fabric Habit Pagoda Pinafore Pleated Plumes Purple Shirt Sleeves Straw Striped Tassel Trim Van Dyke Short
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image from the annals of Victorian fashion history showcases a strikingly elegant woman wearing a short cape and dress in vertical striped fabric, adorned with a pleated border. The high-buttoning bodice of the dress features a pagoda sleeve design, adding a touch of exotic flair. The ensemble is further embellished with purple Vandyke and tassel trim, adding a pop of color and texture. Accompanying the woman is a young girl, dressed in a habit shirt and ankle boots. She wears a straw hat with a bishop's mitre-like crown and plumes, adding a playful touch to her outfit. The girl's pinafore dress, also in a striped fabric, complements the adult's attire, highlighting the fashionable trends of the time. The vertical stripes in the fabric of the woman's dress and the girl's pinafore were a popular choice during the Victorian era, as they elongated the silhouette and gave the illusion of height. The pleated border and pagoda sleeves were also common design elements in women's fashion of the time, adding a feminine and elegant touch to the outfit. This photograph is a rare glimpse into the fashionable world of the Victorian era, providing a window into the past and offering a glimpse into the styles and trends that defined this iconic period in history. The combination of the woman's sophisticated attire and the young girl's playful outfit adds a delightful contrast, making this image a true treasure for fashion historians and enthusiasts alike.
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