This 1879 print shows the new Duchess Louise wearing a day dress with cuirasse bodice. The use of diagonal lines can also be seen here. Both her bodice and over-skirt have parts that are folded back, especially the skirt.
Keywords: 1879, Duchess Louise of Connaught, Princess, Duchess, Hohenzollern family, Welf family, straight coiffure, high neckline, ruff, bow tie, jabot, lapels, long close sleeves, cuffs, cuirasse bodice, bustle, over-skirt, ruffles, parasol