Victorian Lady in Hoop-Skirt, 1860s
This photo gallery is about the reproduction of a complete
lady's toilette of the early 1860s.
It was created for a patriotic play to be performed in
Lima, Peru.
Note: the model IS NOT the actual actress.
The typical mid-Victorian bodice and the gored skirt are of purple sateen and the embellishment consists of Burgundy cotton braid, violet beads, peach machine lace, and little satin bows. Unseen, there is a light taffeta underskirt.
The corset is of lavender brocade and it has 24 plastic bones and back lacing.
The gored hoop-skirt is of white cotton muslin and has 7 hoops of covered spring-steel.
The hoop-skirt is correctly balance by a bustle-pad underneath.
The second version of this hoop-skirt is correctly balanced by a hiden weight put in the front.
The sun bonnet is covered by Champagne lace and is lined with raw canvas.
