https://237.fashion.blog/2019/05/10/journal-14-a-prompt/ This American silk dress from 1860–65 depicts a common style of dress where the bustle was made from the trimmings and supported with steel hoops that projected backwards from the bodice. Big dresses were common then and waistlines were still at the natural waist. Howevere the bodice curved to form a spoon busk.https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/46.25.1a-d/ This French silk dress from 1872 show a good example of a bouffant look. The low cut neckline is a characteristic of a evening dress. The skirts at the time as were characterized by ruffles, flounces, and lace fringe.https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1890-1899/ The print from 1891 shows common styles of men in the late 19th century. The three-piece lounge suit was very popular during the time and it is depicted with collars turned down and with the long knotted tie style instead of with a bowtie. Moustaches were very common at the time.
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