1896 Hatfield House County Dance Marchioness Salisbury
From www.cqout.com/item.asp?id=10112811; image size doubled by gogm. Originally published in the Illustrated London News.
The 90s were noted for huge sleeves as seen here. The era could be equally noted for hourglass figures. Most dresses have natural waistlines, but one, right center, has a waistband and shallow vee waistline - a preview of things to come. The two Ladies to the right wear chignons while most wear curly coiffure. What appears to be an older Lady who is leaning over wears a straight coiffure. Most dresses have square or deep bateau necklines.
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