Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 33
showed abovethe over gown at the shoulders. The ladies whowore thelong gowngenerallyhad it linedwith somefine fur,and to pre-vent thisdragging inthe mud, asalso to show the elegance of their furs, they fastened the trainto a button or brooch placed at the back of thewaistband. This, in time,… … 18 ENGLISH COSTUME to it. This border went sometimes round theshoulders and down the front of the dress to belowthe knees. Above the bodice was nearly alwaysseen the V-shaped opening of the under petticoatbodice, and across and above that, the whiteembroidered or crimped chemise. The sleeves were…
Costume -- Great Britain
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