Velvet and Lace Gown, 1895
Worn by Wilhelmina von Hallwyl to her daughter’s wedding
Designed by Augusta Lundin, sold by Au Bon Marche. Portrait by Julius Kronberg.
Via Hallwyl Museum
Court Presentation Ensemble, 1896
Worn by Emily Warren Roebling for her formal presentation to Queen Victoria in 1896, at the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna that same year, and in her portrait by Charles-Émile-Auguste Carolus-Duran.
Gown via Met Musuem
Portrait via Brooklyn Musuem
Lace Trimmed Day Dress, ca. 1890
House of Worth
Worn by Mary Chamberlain in her portrait by John Everett Millais.
Portrait via Birmingham Museums. Dress via Fashion Museum Bath
Two Piece Evening Dress, ca. 1893-95
Atelier Mrs. C. Donovan, New York
Palazzo Pitti via Europeana Fashion
Afternoon Dress, ca. 1890s
Owned by Empress Elisabeth of Austria
via Sissi Museum
Embroidered and Spangled Visiting Dress, ca. 1890s
Owned by Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna
via Hermitage Museum
Grounded Velvet Afternoon Dress with Painted Enamel Buttons, ca. 1892
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Velvet and Net Tea Gown, ca. 1891-93
David Kemp & Son, Glasgow
...and yes, that’s me a few years ago getting way too excited when seeing this dress for the first time :)