L&T Archive 1998-2003

1813 Morning Walking Dress

Here's a very chic velvet pelisse, trimmed with wide bands of ermine down the front edges.

There is a strong preference for vertical skirt trimmings at the center front, which is echoed in the trimming of the pelisses at this time.

Louisa
Mistress of the Garderobe

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What an interesting article. Thanks! nfm
Thank you, it was fascinating :-) nfm
1813, according to the costume designer
Recycling gowns?
Would have, could have....
Recycling was a way of life
1813 Opera Gown
1813 Morning Walking Dress
Miss Bingley looks more like c. 1805
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Well, what do you think, Frank ? (nfm)
Thanks for asking...