Edwardian S 4: separates continued. Because no two whites are the same, we suggest pairing a white with a colour. Pigeon-breast styles should be worn loose about the bust.
In Victorian Britain, when women couldn't inherit property, economic survival meant that a widow had to dress to draw attention to herself, in the hope of re-marrying as soon as society would allow. Young girls, who were expected to dress demurely, sometimes complained of unfair competition!
In Victorian Britain, when women couldn't inherit property, economic survival meant that a widow had to dress to draw attention to herself, in the hope of re-marrying as soon as society would allow. Young girls, who were expected to dress demurely, sometimes complained of unfair competition!
Esh14 S-M Black. B 88 (should be worn loose), W 68, length 43cm, sleeve 44cm, circumference of collar 35cm. Silk. Lined. Winter or mid-season. Said to be 1850s but the excellent condition suggests it is late Victorian (otherwise we wouldn't suggest wearing it). $110.
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Esk11. S. Waist about 60cm, length 106cm. 1890s. Sheer black organdie silk, with inserts of netted tulle embroidered with flowers. Photographed over white petticoat. $120.
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Esk4 Cotton. Waist 64cm. Petticoat-skirt. $50.
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