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Stamford, CT 06903
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1508 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06903 |
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LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
Layer by Layer How Women Dressed in the 1860s
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A Victorian Tea
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| A hidden system of metal
stays plus numerous hooks and eyes hold
the tea bodice in place.
Many times, ornamental buttons were just for looks. |
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| The dress bodice is hooked to the skirt's waist band to make it appear to be one piece. | The large bow
sash was worn in front instead of the back. |
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| A lace day cap was proper
indoor head gear worn by married women and stayed on for the entire day. |
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| A lace breakfast cap with long lace sides called lappets. | The back view of a lace neck curtain called a bavolet, which covered the nape of the neck on a straw bonnet. | A small new fashion bonnet of the 1870s called a fancheon. | A proper full bonnet with lace and flowers inside the brim, and ostrich feathers on the outside, styled as of the 1860s. | Gloves were stretched first, using glove stretchers, and were worn on top of lace mitts when leaving home. |
© Stamford
Historical Society
Photos © Nancy
Louth, Stamford Historical Society (1)
| The Scene is set / a few basics Layers Dressing up Ready to go to the tea |
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