Tuesday, February 5, 2019

A Study in Pink: Two Silk Victorian Dresses, c. 1870





A 1871 pink silk dress with day and evening bodices, maker unknown; French.

A lovely way to study design - both dresses are made of silk, with varying use of fringe (passementerie), self-fabric trim and lace -- with very different results.




A pink silk evening ensemble, with button boots, c. 1870, maker unknown; American.









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