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History of 19th Century Womens Costume

Professor X

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Some Background information

The 19th century was from the years 1801- 1900, often referred to as Victorian Era (rule of Queen Victoria in

United Kingdom)

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Womens Place in society

A woman’s career =

Marriage

Men vs. Women

Women belong at home?

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Begin with the Basics... Bell sleeves

V Waist

Crinolines

Layering of Trims

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...Continuing with Basics

The 19th century men, of whom were usually the head of the households– dressed their women so lavishly to show off the family wealth

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Getting Dressed

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Evolution of dress...

Present