Posted by katmax1 to the lamodeillustrée blog on Live Journal; spots in background and one spot on skirt removed with Photoshop by gogm.
The dress in this photo has a bustle dropping from a waist band of satiny material contrasting with the matte texture of the rest of her dress.
Keywords: 1879, Countess Daisy Greville, Countess, British, mistress, Edward VII, curly coiffure, scoop neckline, bertha, elbow length tight sleeves, enageantes, waist band, natural waistline, bustle, full skirt, necklace, earrings