Lady Dressing Circa 1860
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Lady Dressing Circa 1860
A well dressed young lady, in evening dress, assists another lady to dress. Her camisole or possibly chemise is clearly visible & her gown is obviously in two parts. Date: circa 1860
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1860 Assists Camisole Chemise Dressed Dressing Flounces Gown Parts Possibly Shift Underwear Visible Voyeur 1860s
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This image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the late 1850s or early 1860s, where we find a young, elegant lady assisting another in the intricate process of dressing for an evening engagement. The scene exudes an air of refinement and intimacy, as the women engage in a shared moment of preparation. The foreground figure wears an evening gown that is distinctly of the era, with its voluminous skirt and fitted bodice. However, it is the details of her undergarments that reveal the true historical significance of this photograph. Beneath her gown, we can clearly see the outline of a camisole or possibly a chemise, two essential components of Victorian women's underwear. The camisole, a short-sleeved, close-fitting garment, would have provided support and coverage for the wearer, while the chemise, a long, loose-fitting shift, served as a protective layer between the skin and outer clothing. The fact that the camisole is visible in this photograph may suggest that it was intended to be worn as an inner layer of the evening dress itself, or perhaps the woman is in the process of removing her outer gown for the night. The flounces and ruffles of the women's gowns add to the opulence of the scene, while the subtle hint of voyeuristic intrigue is tempered by the tender and supportive interaction between the two ladies. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of Victorian-era dress and the intimate moments of daily life that have been largely forgotten in the annals of history.
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