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Title: Every-day dresses, garments, etc.
Image ID: 815688
Image ID 815688
Physical Description: 1 print : b&w ; 21 x 13 cm. (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)
Material Type: Prints
Subjects: Clothing & Dress -- United States -- 1890-1899
Coats -- 1890-1899
Periodical Illustrations
Buckles -- 1890-1899
Dresses -- United States -- 1890-1899
Hats -- 1890-1899
Women -- Clothing & Dress -- United States -- 1890-1899
Notes: Figures numbered 1 and 2. Written on border: "Nov. 1890" "2: Promenade gown of brown cheviot thread with macleod tartan." Printed on border: "By Emily H. May" "467" "No. 1--Is a handsome street or traveling gown. It is made of gray cashmere or camel's-hair. The petticoat, or two tints of gray in stripes, is kilt-plaited on the left side, up to the waist. The overdress is the newest style of redingote polonaise, the front of which has a few plaits near the waist to give a slight fullness. The back of the skirt is very full. The trimming for this gown is of gray plush or fur, as the individual tast may decide. A waistband of velvet, with buckle in oxydized silver, completes the costume. Hat of gray felt, with a band of plush around the inside…"
Alternate Title: Everyday dresses, garments, et cetera.
Date Published: 1890
Barcode Number: 33333159230487
Struc ID: 581081
Source: The Peterson magazine.   View All images from Source
In Folder: Costume -- 1890s -- American   View All images from Folder

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