Outfit for walking or visiting government offices
1870-1875 Holland.
Deep blue taffeta. Bell skirt with a small train and bustle. The fitted peplum bodice fastened with hand-knitted buttons. Collar - handmade lace. Wide sleeves, small satin bows on the cuffs. On the head is a bonnet made of straw, with ostrich feathers and a satin ribbon. Under the hat there is a lace bavolet (lace or muslin tattoo attached to the hat inside).












