Victorian crinoline

by Susan Jarrett The Victorian Era began in England in 1837 when William IV died without an heir to the throne- thus leaving his 18-year-old niece, Victoria, to become Queen. However, scholars…

Of all the devices aimed at the retraint of womanhood the cage crinoline is the most elaborate. The huge crinoline served to extentuate the constrained waist, keep men at arm's length and give shelter from the elements to children and pets.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "From Queen To Empress: Victorian Dress 1837–1877," December 15, 1988–April 16, 1989.New York. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Costume and Character in the Age of Ingres," September 9–November 21, 1999

Crinoline (hoop skirt) of 1850s-1870 | earlydance.org

One of the costumes that has been on my list for the past year has been a mid-19th century ball gown. I have an "Alice in Wonderland" Ball coming up, and - since Lewis Carroll published this novel in the year 1865 - it seemed a perfect event to make it for. Throughout the 1840s and…

Cage crinoline of spring-steel hoops covered in linen, England, 1871

Undergarments and supports were the foundation underpinning female fashion up until the early twentieth century. Foundation garments formed the rigid basis that moulded the contours of the wearers body into fashionable silhouettes, further enhanced by the drape and shape of the garment worn on top. One of the earliest examples of a foundation garment in…

The combination of court dress and 1860s crinoline makes for a splendid garment. Dresses worn to court were the most elaborate and expensive ensemble in a lady’s wardrobe. Although presentations at court took place during the day, the arms and shoulders were bare as in evening dress. In addition to a skirt worn over a very large crinoline, a train extending for several metres was an essential feature of court dress.

A crinoline is a stiffened or structured petticoat designed to hold out a woman's skirt, popular at various times since the mid-19th century...

A gathered tiered petticoat featuring double-layer hem, pintuck detail, and antique eyelet lace trim. Inspired by eyelet petticoats from the mid 19th Century. Worn with Victorian Cage Crinoline, Chemise, and corset mock-up. Materials: Cotton, Antique Eyelet lace

A time lapse of making a circa 1865 elliptical crinoline - 7 hours of work in 5 minutes!CREDITSwork - Izabela Pitcher from Prior Attire www.priorattire.co.u...

Item specificsConditionUsedAn item that has been previously worn. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tabSeller notes“see description”OccasionEverydayWaist Size30DecadePre 1890Main ColourWhiteStylePetticoatOriginal/ReproductionOriginalMaterial100% CottonLookVictorian/Edwardian

Women Double Hoop Skirt Pannier Crinoline Gown Underskirt Dress Cage Bustle~ The Pannier crinoline is constructed of polyester with hoop steel bones inserted into the horizontal channels. -The waist is made of elastic rubber so you can wear it easier. It was very convenient to fold it compactly! -This goods is the perfect addition to your Dress-Up parties costume or special event outfit. Suitable for Daily wearing, Halloween parties, Role playing, Victorian events, Theatrical parties…

The crinoline, also known as the hoop skirt, was a bell-shaped device that pushed the volume of skirts to an extreme degree. Worn in the 1800s by Victorian women, crinolines were originally petticoats made of linen stiffened with horsehair. #History #Crinolines #Victorian

Early Victorian ball gown - in green-silver color (Monarchia Costume Center: Rent and Tailor Shop) - Photo: Ildiko Neer

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This hoop is made to your measures. Please, check the personalization section or message me directly An exellent reproduction of 1860s undergarnment that is in a need for every lady who reenacts Civil War dress. The surfase of this cage crinoline is covered of light polyester taffeta and a spring steel balleen is inside. This undergarment acts particularly well under amounts of petticoats: it keeps its shape and does not change its form. Also it has elliptical form that keeps its position…

Just as we chuckle today at the absurd dimensions reached by Victorian crinolines, so too did Victorians themselves. Shown here is an early inflatable (air tube) version of the crinoline by George Cruikshank, from The Comic Almanack,