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Costume February 1864
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Costume February 1864
Mother with child, woman wearing light brown silk dress trimmed with ornamental fringe, which was sewn on in a wave above the fringe. High bodice pointed at the waist; the sleeves are cut with a seam down the outside of the arm and are trimmed to correspond with the skirt. Girl wearing silk grey dress, ornamented with a band of blue silk around the edge of skirt. Bodies is composed of a waistcoat with pockets and a jacket rounded at the front.
1864
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This evocative photograph, taken in February 1864, captures a tender moment between a mother and her young child. The mother wears a stunning light brown silk dress, adorned with ornamental fringe sewn on in a wave above the hem. The high-waisted bodice of the dress is pointed and the sleeves are cut with a seam down the outside of the arm, trimmed to correspond with the skirt. The mother's headdress, made of delicate fabric and adorned with flowers, completes the elegant Victorian ensemble. In the foreground, a young girl in a grey silk dress with a blue silk band around the edge of the skirt, plays with a doll or toy. Her waistcoat with pockets and rounded jacket adds a playful touch to her outfit, reflecting the fashionable trends of the 1860s. The intricate details of their costumes, from the embroidered fabrics to the delicate trims, showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating Victorian-era clothing. The soft lighting and natural poses of the subjects add to the warmth and intimacy of the image, making it a beautiful and timeless depiction of family life during this era.
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