1. The Crinoline Period
1850 – 1869
An overview

2. Historical Happenings
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

3. 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

4. Victorian Ladies’ Garments
More than meets the eye

5. Garments for health Turkish trousers:
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 1890s.
Turkish trousers:
Long, full pants that close at the ankle

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

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

8. Garibaldi blouse – women’s red wool blouse inspired by the Italian patriot Guiseppe Garibaldi
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

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

10. Victorian Men’s Attire
The model of decorum

11. 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

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

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

14. Children’s clothing
More than just tiny adults

16. The Victorian Family

17. Useful resources http://www.maggiemayfashions.com/belle epoque.html
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Useful resources