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Drawn Bonnet, 1845-1855
This fancy silk bonnet was likely worn for formal afternoon occasions.
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Girl's Dress, 1845-1860
This lovely, expensive girl's dress would have been worn for very special occasions and appears to have been seldom used.
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Women's Shoes, about 1840
Delicate slippers such as these were used by ladies in the early Victorian period with fashionable dress. These tied on to the ankle, much as some ballet shoes do today. These types of shoes were notoriously unhealthy-- they quickly became damp and soiled, provided no foot support, and were occasionally purchased a size or two too small so that thewearer's foot appeared dainty. It was all about looking great; women were not expected to be comfortable or accommodated by their dress.