1860s fashion day dresses

Dress consisting of a bodice, skirt and belt made of silk, Great Britain, ca. 1862

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Shown here is a dress with a crinoline. Found from the Met Museum.

Description Today is the 169th anniversary of the birth of Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, formerly Princess Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar of Denmark (1847-1928), a tragic but fascinating, beautiful lady who is so dear to my heart. May she have a happy birthday in Heaven!