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Ice Skating Fashions of the Nineteenth Century
For a stylish nineteenth century lady, the cut and fabric of her skating ensemble was as important as that of any other fine gown—perhaps even more so....
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Flattering by Gaslight: Fashion Advice for Nineteenth Century Ladies
Gaslight wasn't as flattering to some colors as it was to others. As a result, ladies often selected ballgowns and evening dresses in gaslight-friendly colors....
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On Elbows, Etiquette, and Evening Gloves
The Victorians prized a delicately rounded female elbow—and abhorred one that was too sharp and pointy. Even gentlemen fell in for their share of elbow shaming. ...
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An Informal Afternoon Tea: Etiquette, Fashion, and Excess in the Late 19th Century
During the late nineteenth century, an afternoon tea was one of the most informal entertainments to which a fashionable lady could invite her friends and acquaintances....
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Feline Dress Improvers: The Victorian Fashion in Bustle Baskets for Cats
For fashionable Victorian ladies with cats, bustles provided a convenient ledge on which to strap a satin-lined cat basket....
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A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Cleaning Dresses of Muslin, Silk, Velvet, and Lace
A good lady’s maid knew how to sponge and press a fashionable gown, as well as how to spot clean stains in fine fabrics....
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