The Crinoline Period 1850 1869 An overview Victoria

The Crinoline Period 1850 – 1869 An overview

�Victoria reigns in England. She and her husband Albert create an atmosphere of civility gentility, & conformity. �The Age is marked by great progress & optimism in all areas of industry & life. �Charles Worth make Paris the center of couture fashion. �Though the United States is expanding ever westward, the young nation is devastated by Civil War from 1861 – 1864. Historical Happenings

� In 1856, the English chemist William Perkin discovered a way to mass produce color, revolutionizing the fabric dyeing process. And in 1858, he invented a new color known s mauve which the Queen wore to her daughter's wedding. � Sometimes that dye was toxic � In 1836, Louis Daguerre introduced a way to capture images by exposing copper and silver to a series of chemicals and salts. The type of photography is referred to as a daguerreotype. By 1850, a variety of photographic methods were available and the average citizen could now have a portrait of their loved ones. Key developments

Victorian Ladies’ Garments More than meets the eye

Garments for health The Bloomer Costume was an attempt to preserve a Victorian woman’s modesty while providing freedom of movement in household activities. The name of “bloomers” gradually became popularly attached to any divided skirt or knickerbocker dress for women because of Amelia Bloomer’s strong advocacy. It was especially popular among the women’s rights movement. The name “bloomers” survived in women’s fashion as a generic term for Turkish-style pantaloons, divided skirts, and for the knickerbockers worn by women when riding bicycles in the 1890 s. Turkish trousers: Long, full pants that close at the ankle

Many layers of a Victorian Lady 1. Chemise & drawers 6. Camisole & over petticoat 7. Dress & bonnet 3. corset 4. Under petticoat 5. crinoline

Day dresses & Ball gowns New brighter colors made possible by development of chemical dyes basques

Jacket with pagoda (sleeves with a wide opening at the wrist) sleeves & engageants (detachable undersleeves) Zouave – military inspired style characterized by short loose, highly embroidered jacket Garibaldi blouse – women’s red wool blouse inspired by the Italian patriot Guiseppe Garibaldi

Accessories Shoes Fichu – triangular shawl, worn around neck & shoulders Bertha – a wide, round lacy collar designed to accent woman’s shoulders, worn with ballgowns Bonnets & Hats Snood – crocheted or knit hair covering worn to hold hair back Jewelry

Victorian Men’s Attire The model of decorum

Bowler hat – a short, round domed hat with a curly brim Sack jacket – a suit jacket that is cut loosely, like a sack Knickerbockers (knickers) – short pants that fasten at the knee Day & Evening wear More useful info

Some Photos Learn about Levis See which articles of clothing you can identify How to Dress like a Victorian man

Specialized clothing develops for both genders �Mourning clothes �Swimsuits �Riding Habits �Sports clothing

Children’s clothing More than just tiny adults

The Victorian Family

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