Antique Victorian Walking Dress, ca. 1897 - Three-Piece English Ensemble #antiquedressingset Sample or pattern shoes of

Sample or pattern shoes of this type were produced for traveling merchants

This bonnet is said to have belonged to a lady‑in‑waiting of Empress Augusta of Saxe‑Weimar‑Eisenach

a few torn crochet threads

this gown captures the elegance of the Edwardian era while anticipating the glamour of the Roaring Twenties

concealing slender gloves or perhaps a discreet calling card

Antique Victorian Walking Dress, ca. 1897 - Three-Piece English Ensemble #antiquedressingset Sample or pattern shoes ofThis exquisite antique Victorian walking dress, dating to circa 1897, is a rare and beautifully preserved example of late 19th century English fashion. The ensemble consists of three coordinated pieces: a bonnet, a bodice, and a skirt, each crafted with attention to detail and period elegance. The skirt is modestly styled, made from solid silk fabric without embellishments, and extends into a small train that adds grace without hindering movementideal