




2020.26
Walking Dress
Date: c. 1890
Navy wool two piece walking dress. Jacket is tailored and buttons up the front. Hem of skirt is lined with a black velvet. Jacket is lined with an emerald green, which has completely shattered. Jacket also has a combination of three welt style pockets - one at left proper breast, and two at peplum style waist. Dress is very reminiscent of 1890 riding habits with button up bodice, but skirt isn't asymmetrical, nor does it have the additional signs of being used for sidesaddle riding.
Materials: wool, silk lining, velvet hem
Label: none
Measurements:
Jacket
Bust: 33 inches
Waist: 24 inches
Nape to waist: 13 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: 11 inches
Armpit to waist: 6 inches
Skirt
Waist: 24.5 inches
Waist to front bottom hem: 40.5 inches
Waist to side bottom hem: 41.5 inches
Waist to back bottom hem: 41 inches