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Ice Skating Women 1899
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Ice Skating Women 1899
Grey & white fur trim with wrap over jacket bodice, gored skirt decorated just below knee level. Blue costume with brown fur trim, red blouse, jacket with striped revers. Date: 1899
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1899 Blouse Bodice Fashions Gored Knee Lesbianism Level Muff Promenade Revers Skating Skirt Striped Toque Trim Wrap
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This photograph, dated 1899, showcases a group of elegant women gracefully gliding across the ice in Victorian-era attire. The women's fashionable outfits, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, reflect the transition from the Victorian to the Edwardian era. In the foreground, a woman wears a striking grey and white fur-trimmed ensemble. The bodice of her jacket is wrapped over, creating an intriguing contrast against the gored skirt that is decorated just below the knee level. The grey and white color palette is accentuated by the addition of a muff and a toque, both adorned with fur trimmings. Another woman, dressed in a blue costume with brown fur trim, dons a red blouse and a jacket with striped revers. The combination of these bold colors adds a playful touch to her outfit. The blue costume is further accessorized with a muff and a toque, both featuring brown fur trimmings. The women's ice skating attire not only reflects the fashion trends of the time but also hints at the emergence of new social norms. The wrap-over jacket bodice and the gored skirt, for instance, were considered modern and daring, while the muffs and toques were essential for keeping warm in the cold winter weather. The presence of multiple women in the photograph also raises intriguing questions about the social and cultural context of the time. While there is no evidence of lesbianism in this image, the close proximity and interaction between the women suggest a degree of camaraderie and independence that was not typical of the Victorian era. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of fashion, sport, and social norms during the late 19th century. The women's ice skating outfits, with their combination of practicality and style, continue to inspire and captivate us even today.
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