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Victorian Fashion-
Dressing the Victorian Lady
from the 1850s

by
Atelier Polonaise
Men's, Women's and Children's 18th to 20th Century clothing.
Illustrations By Holly Hess

The first garments put on by the lady of the l850's are the Chemise, an unshaped undergarment which reaches just below the knees and has a drawstring neckline and the drawers with back button closure, open legged for convenience and calf length with scalloped, embroidered hems.

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Victorian Fashion- Dressing the Victorian Lady from the 1850s

Victorian Fashion-
Dressing the Victorian Lady
from the 1850s