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1856-1879 Mid Victorian

Collection
  • 7th March 2025  An Officers’ tunic in red wool with rifle green collar and cuffs which are embroidered.  The curved wire shoulder Epaulette has two gold stars signifying his rank as Lieutenant.&nbs...
  • 7th March 2025 This bronze silk taffeta bustle gown trimmed with black velvet and black lace.  The bodice, is accentuated with black velvet ribbon in large scallops and black braid.  Bands of black vel...
  • 7th March 2025 This gown is coppery brown and black check taffeta crinolette.  The bodice has a high neck with buttons to the waist. It is trimmed with copper ribbon, embroidered with black circles, forming a...
  • 7th March 2025 This brown and bronze striped taffeta silk day gown consists of a bodice, bustle skirt and belt with a peplum.   The bodice has a high crew collar and bow fastenings down the centre of t...
  • 16th September 2022 c1880 Smoking cap in black velvet with bold red and gold floral embroidery          A smoking cap or lounging cap was popular as...
  • 16th September 2022 Leonie c1860 Royal blue taffeta with a fine black stripe, child’s party dress              &nb...