During the late 1820’s, the hourglass Victorian styles gradually became more popular.
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The fashionable shade was often white to denote a high social status (especially in its earlier years); only women solidly belonging to what in England was known as the "genteel" classes could afford to wear the pale, easily soiled garments of the era.
French Fashion Doll mid to late 19th century
The Poke Bonnet is modeled by one of my poured wax dolls.
Exquisite French Fashion Doll mid to late 19th century
Fashion of this time gradually changed to lowered waistlines with wide sleeves such as leg-o-mutton sleeves, ruffled or wide collars covering the upper arms.
As the waistline descended, the corset reappeared. Skirts were gathered at the natural waistline and supported with petticoats or crinolines. Pantaloons were worn and often showed beneath little girls dresses, and the classic Poke Bonnet made its appearance
As the waistline descended, the corset reappeared. Skirts were gathered at the natural waistline and supported with petticoats or crinolines. Pantaloons were worn and often showed beneath little girls dresses, and the classic Poke Bonnet made its appearance
Poke Bonnet description...
Hood-shaped hat tied under the chin, with a small crown at the back and a wide projecting front brim that shaded the face. It became fashionable at the beginning of the 19th century and was worn by women and children of all ages. The size of the poke bonnet increased until, in 1830, a woman’s face could not be seen except from directly in front. The fashion for small hats, which began in the 1860s, brought the era of the poke bonnet to an end.
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