1819-1901 Victorian Era

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was the first English monarch to see her name given to the period of her reign whilst still living.
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ball gown
Ball gown, Austrian, c.1900. Delicate miniature roses adorn the fabric of this dress, while single poppies are present on the lace portions. This expensive fabric was produced in Lyon, France. The elaborate surface decoration was achieved by a combination of printed warps (chiné), woven bows and swags, and then the fabric was finished with a watered silk (moiré) effect. This gown was worn by India Harris, wife of Addison C. Harris, Ambassador to Austria from 1899 to 1901.
House of Paquin | Wedding ensemble | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Design House: House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956) Designer: Mme. Jeanne Paquin (French, 1869–1936) Date: 1910 Culture: French Medium: silk, cotton, beads
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Historical Dress
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