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Fashions for November - Dress of Green and Grey Striped Silk, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Fashions for November - Dress of Green and Grey Striped Silk, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for November - Dress of Green and Grey Striped Silk, 1858. The stripes are exceedingly broad, and are edged at each side with a row of very narrow black lace, set on plain. The dress has two skirts, the upper one having side trimmings formed of rows of black lace, disposed. The corsage is high, and fits closely to the figure. It has five points at the waist, and from each point a green silk tassel is suspended. The sleeves are wide, shaped square, and slit open in front of the arm. At the shoulder there is a small puff, covered with crossings of black lace, and ornamented with green silk tassels. Round the throat is worn a small collar of white lace, with a green ribbon passed under it. Head-dress, lappets of black lace, fixed at each side by gold Italian pins. Under-sleeves formed of bouillones of white tulle'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This image showcases a fashionable Victorian woman wearing a stunning green and grey striped silk dress from the year 1858. The broad stripes are elegantly framed with narrow black lace, adding an intricate and refined touch to the design. The dress features two skirts, with the upper one adorned with black lace side trimmings. The high-waisted corsage fits snugly against the figure, accentuated by five points at the waist, each adorned with a green silk tassel. The wide, square-shaped sleeves are slit open in front, revealing a peek of skin. The shoulder boasts a small puff, embellished with black lace crossings and green silk tassels. A delicate white lace collar encircles the throat, fastened with a green ribbon. The woman's head is adorned with lappets of black lace, secured with gold Italian pins. Underneath the dress, she wears under-sleeves made of white tulle bouillones. This exquisite fashion plate was originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, offering a captivating glimpse into the elegant and intricate world of Victorian women's fashion.
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