Fashion

·                     1851: Invention of sewing machine -> mass production

·                     Still a lot of customization

WOMEN

·                     Very elegant

·                     Dresses etc. often trimmed with lace, braid and fringes

·                     Influenced by French fashion

·                     Corsets

·                     Arms and legs covered

·                     Skirts supported by a frame: crinoline

·                     Fur muffs and felt hats in winter

·                     Parasols and bonnets in summer

·                     Often: gloves and fan

·                     Human hair in jewellery

·                     High-top laced shoes (soft leather)

MEN:

·                     Black dress coat or waistcoats

·                     White vest

·                     Black trousers (doeskin)

·                     Younger men: blue coat, white vest, lavender pants

·                     Always matching handkerchiefs and gloves

·                     pocket hat (theatre or travelling) or silk top hat

·                     walking stick

·                     high buttoned shoes