1865 Evening Dress

Academic Project (2018)

Draping by Emily Webb

1860s evening ensemble constructed using historical patterns and techniques. Corset is fully boned using spiral steel boning.

Skirt is cartridge pleated and worn over customized hoop skirt, trimmed with a bias cut lace ruffle. The four hoop skirt was altered to achieve the period bell silhouette.

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