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Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4

"… short gray-green basque dress also features a flat front skirt, with an overdress creating a heavy double layered skirt at the back, which could be…"

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Full crinoline dress with fringe, ca. 1859

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"Fashion’s skirt styling direction is made clear in the June 1867, Peterson’s Magazine which marks the beginning of the bustle era with descriptions…"

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Hannah P. Adams' embroidered dress, Belfast, ca. 1875

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"… it’s below knee length basque fits closely over a flat front skirt edged with a wide band of pleating."